Construction Manager

Artelia; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Professional development funding

Telework allowance ($500)

Group insurance starting day one

Health & wellness programs

Training and career development

Social club and corporate discounts

Job summary

Artelia is seeking a Construction & Site Manager to lead day-to-day activities for MV substations, solar PV, and BESS projects in Ontario. You will manage on-site contractors, coordinate civil, structural, electrical, and commissioning work, and enforce robust safety programs while aligning with IFC drawings and approved methods.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant field experience across industrial, commercial, and utility-scale projects, with a proven ability to manage multiple trades and

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical or Construction Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3-5 years of construction experience in MV substations, Solar PV, and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Strong field experience in industrial, commercial, and utility-scale projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple contractors and trades.
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing and site logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction activities for MV substations, solar PV, and BESS projects.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on site.
• Coordinate civil, structural, electrical, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure construction aligns with IFC drawings, specifications, and approved methods.
• Enforce site safety programs, toolbox talks, and HSE compliance.
• Monitor field team from inspectors and site supervisors;
• Perform procurement activities and prepare required permits.
• Develop and manage construction schedules (Primavera P6 or MS Project).
• Track progress, productivity, and milestones.
• Review contractor invoices, change orders, and claims.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation measures.
• Oversee MV equipment installation, grounding, trenching, and foundations.
• Support testing, commissioning, and energization activities.
• Act as primary on-site point of contact with clients, utilities, and authorities.
• Coordinate with utilities such as Hydro One and local distribution companies.
• Lead site meetings and issue clear construction reports.
• Ensure proper documentation for as-built drawings and turnover packages.

Skills

Contractor management

Site coordination

Safety compliance

Project scheduling

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electrical/Construction Engineering

Job description

Work location: Ontario

Job Description

Construction & Site Management key responsibility

• Lead day-to-day construction activities for MV substations, solar PV, and BESS projects;
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on site;
• Coordinate civil, structural, electrical, and commissioning activities;
• Ensure construction aligns with IFC drawings, specifications, and approved methods;
• Enforce site safety programs, toolbox talks, and HSE compliance;
• Monitor field team from inspectors and site supervisors (utility portfolio);
• Perform procurement activities;
• Prepare required permits;

Schedule & Cost Control

• Develop and manage construction schedules (Primavera P6 or MS Project);
• Track progress, productivity, and milestones;
• Review contractor invoices, change orders, and claims;
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation measures;

Technical Oversight

• Oversee MV equipment installation (switchgear, transformers, protection systems);
• Supervise grounding, bonding, trenching, duct banks, and foundations activities;
• Manage solar PV installation (racking, modules, inverters, DC and AC systems);
• Oversee BESS installation (containers, PCS, transformers, fire protection, controls);
• Support testing, commissioning, and energization activities;

Stakeholder & Utility Coordination

• Act as primary on-site point of contact with clients, utilities, and authorities;
• Coordinate with utilities such as Hydro One and local distribution companies;
• Manage ESA inspections, permits, and close-out documentation;
• Lead site meetings and issue clear construction reports;

Quality & Compliance

• Implement project-specific Quality Plans;
• Conduct inspections, deficiency tracking, and punch lists;
• Ensure compliance with: OESC, CSA, IEEE, IEC standards. Utility standards and project specifications;
• Ensure proper documentation for as-built drawings and turnover packages.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical or Construction Engineering (or equivalent);
• Minimum 3-5 years of construction experience in MV substations, Solar PV (rooftop and ground-mount), Battery Energy Storage Systems;
• Strong field experience in industrial, commercial, and utility-scale projects;
• Proven experience managing multiple contractors and trades;
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing and site logistics.

Additional Information

Your benefits

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution;
• Reimbursement of professional contribution fees;
• Telework policy with a $500 allowance;
• Group insurance program starting on day one, including telemedicine;
• Health management account;
• Employee and family assistance program (EFAP);
• Flexible working hours;
• Hourly employees’ time bank;
• Continuing training;
• Career and development opportunities;
• Social club and Corporate discounts;
• Health and wellness initiatives.

Please note that Artelia subscribes to the Employment Equity Program and encourages women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodation measures are available upon request.