Assistant Project Manager (Transmission Line)

Valard; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility contractor in Canada is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for a major Transmission Line project. The position involves supporting field teams, managing project schedules, and ensuring compliance with project requirements. Candidates should have relevant post-secondary education and proven experience in linear construction projects. The role offers a growth opportunity and includes a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project coordination experience in Linear Construction projects.
• Previous utility construction experience.
• Familiarity with transmission line scopes.

Responsibilities

• Support field teams with logistics, communication, scheduling.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, reports, and tracking.
• Monitor and control project costs.

Skills

Project coordination experience

Proficiency with project management tools

Safety & environmental compliance

Education

Post-Secondary education in a related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our Transmission group supporting a major Transmission Line project in Northwestern Ontario.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this position will support the construction of 190km of a new double-circuit 230 kilovolt transmission line and 170km of a new single-circuit 230 kilovolt transmission line between Shuniah, Atikokan and Dryden, ON to help meet the current and future energy needs of northwest Ontario while protecting and preserving the environment. The position will focus on core project management office work (commercial tracking, budget, reporting, document management, work with in house engineering contractor and procurement) and systems, process and technical items and less focused on operations. This is a growth opportunity to take on a Project Manager position on our next project.

Please note : this is a site based position in Northwestern Ontario working a 20 days-on / 8 days-off rotation. Travel from any major Canadian airport and site accommodations are provided.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support field teams with logistics, communication, scheduling, and safety & environmental compliance
• Develop and maintain project schedules, reports, and tracking
• Support contracts and change management processes to ensure compliance and alignment with project requirements
• Monitor and control project costs, including budgeting and forecasting
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, ensuring proper version control and accessibility
• Ensure that all project resources are always working safely

Requirements

Post-Secondary education in a related field (Engineering, Construction Management, etc.)

Demonstrated project coordination experience in Linear Construction projects

Previous utility construction experience

Proficiency with project management tools (, Excel, Word, MS Project)

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with transmission line scopes : clearing, access, foundations, towers, wireworks

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of QuantaServices, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.