Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Transmission)

Valard Construction; Fort St. John; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Valard Construction in Canada is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead large Transmission Line projects in British Columbia. The role reports to the Project Director and demands strong schedule, cost control, and commercial acumen, with accountability for governance and safety, quality, and operational standards.

This office-based position involves up to 50% on-site work on active projects across BC.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business.
• 10 years of progressive experience in utility or linear infrastructure construction.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex projects.
• Advanced understanding of contract management, project controls, and financial performance.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring project staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects, ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations.
• Deliver projects in accordance with Client and Company expectations with site leadership.
• Manage and be accountable to the contract, while issuing and managing subcontracts.
• Mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers / Project Coordinators.
• Oversee project financial performance including forecasting, margin management, and cash flow optimization.
• Govern risk, change management, and contract administration to protect commercial position.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting strategic growth and repeat business.
• Coordinate resources, equipment, and procurement strategies across projects to optimize efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement, lessons learned, and best practice sharing across projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across all work.
• Support bid reviews, constructability input, and alignment between estimating and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Financial management

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Construction Management/Business degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

Our Transmission group is currently looking to add a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to our growing team to support large Transmission Line projects in British Columbia.

Reporting to the Project Director, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong schedule and cost experience, as well as demonstrated commercial acumen. This is a leadership role that will manage large Transmission projects in British Columbia, driving consistency in execution, financial performance, and client delivery. It plays a key role in strengthening project governance and ensuring alignment with Valard's safety, quality, and operational standards.

Please Note: this position will be office based with up to 50% of the time spent on-site at active construction projects across British Columbia.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead projects, ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations
• In partnership with the site Construction leadership team, deliver project in accordance with Client and Company expectations
• Manage and be accountable to the contract, while also issuing and managing subcontracts
• Mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers / Project Coordinators to build leadership capability and bench strength
• Oversee project financial performance including forecasting, margin management, and cash flow optimization
• Govern risk, change management, and contract administration to protect commercial position
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting strategic growth and repeat business
• Coordinate resources, equipment, and procurement strategies across projects to optimize efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement, lessons learned, and best practice sharing across projects
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across all work
• Support bid reviews, constructability input, and alignment between estimating and execution

Requirements

• Post-Secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or a related field
• 10 years of progressive experience in utility or linear infrastructure construction
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex projects
• Advanced understanding of contract management, project controls, and financial performance
• Experience leading teams and mentoring project staff
• PMP designation or equivalent
• Knowledge of commercial strategy, contract design, claims management, and dispute resolution
• Understanding of organizational risk management, insurance, and contractual risk mitigation

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Experience in transmission, distribution, or substation projects
• Strong knowledge of scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and ERP systems

Benefits

This position offers a base salary range of $120,000 - $190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, 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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• 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
• We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy