Junior Project Manager (Transmission Line)

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

Job summary

A leading utility contractor in Canada seeks a motivated Junior Project Manager to support major transmission line construction in Northwestern Ontario. The role involves coordinating construction operations, project planning, and compliance with safety and budget requirements. Ideal candidates have a background in engineering or construction management and relevant project management experience. This is a growth opportunity for career advancement in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Qualifications

• 3 years of project management experience in Linear Construction projects.
• Proven transmission, distribution, or pipeline infrastructure experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction operations with field teams.
• Manage contracts and oversee change management processes.
• Monitor and control project costs.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Logistics coordination

Education

Post-Secondary education in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior 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 more senior position on our next project.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate Construction operations, including support of field teams with logistics, communication, scheduling, and safety & environmental compliance
• Project planning and scheduling (develop and maintain project schedules, reports, and tracking)
• Manage contracts and oversee 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
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to strengthen relations with client
• Ensure that all project resources are always working safely

Requirements

• Post-Secondary education in a related field (Engineering, Construction Management, etc.)
• 3 years of project management experience in Linear Construction projects
• Proven transmission, distribution or pipeline infrastructure experience (familiarity with transmission line scopes: clearing, access, foundations, towers, wireworks)
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Excel, Word, MS Project)

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated utility construction industry experience (projects $100M or greater)
• Strong preference for previous transmission & distribution experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Experience working with indigenous stakeholder
• Experience working in unionized environment

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 Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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Additional information

• 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