Assistant Project Manager (Transmission Line)

Valard Group of Companies; Northwestern Ontario; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier utility contractor is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Northwestern Ontario. This role involves supporting a major transmission line project with responsibilities including logistics, schedule management, and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have post-secondary education in a related field and project coordination experience. The position offers a competitive rewards package and a growth opportunity to move into project management.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project coordination experience in linear construction projects.
• Familiarity with transmission line scopes: clearing, access, foundations, towers, wireworks.
• Previous utility construction experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support field teams with logistics and communication.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and reports.
• Monitor and control project costs, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure project resources are always working safely.
• Maintain accurate project documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Environmental compliance

Education

Post-Secondary education in Engineering or Construction Management

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

• 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 (e.g., Excel, Word, MS Project)

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.