Lead Substation & BESS Construction Manager

Valard Group; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% RRSP matching

Job summary

Valard Construction is seeking a Construction Manager to lead on-site activities for high voltage substations and Battery Energy Storage System projects in Calgary or Edmonton, AB. You will oversee daily construction, coordinate with Site Supervisors, subcontractors, and clients, and ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires a Journeyman PSE or Electrician with 10+ years of leadership in construction, strong planning and cost-reporting skills, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS

Qualifications

• Journeyman PSE or Electrician designation.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in the construction industry.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Proven ability to manage large work groups of up to 50 people.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, and project scheduling/cost reporting software (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and control all aspects of on-site work for high voltage substation, transmission, and BESS projects, ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Act as the main point of contact between Site Supervisors, subcontractors, and the Client.
• Administer compliance with electrical codes (CSA/OESC), utility standards, and permit requirements (UWPC/PC).
• Coordinate FAT and SAT commissioning activities with engineering and client representatives.
• Manage change orders and RFIs, including cost and schedule impacts and negotiations.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and lead incident investigations through to closure.
• Support union labour relations, and train, mentor, and recruit field supervisory staff.
• Champion site safety culture and participate in JHSC and safety audits.
• Provide input to estimating, proposals, and customer relationship development.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

On-site supervision

Safety culture

Stakeholder communication

Education

Journeyman PSE or Electrician designation

Post-secondary education in a related field

Professional designation in progress (P.Eng., PMP, SCMP)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Valard Construction is seeking a Construction Manager to lead on-site activities for high voltage substations and Battery Energy Storage System projects in Calgary or Edmonton, AB. You will oversee daily construction, coordinate with Site Supervisors, subcontractors, and clients, and ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires a Journeyman PSE or Electrician with 10+ years of leadership in construction, strong planning and cost-reporting skills, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS