Substation & BESS Construction Manager

Valard Group of Companies; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% RRSP matching

Job summary

Valard Construction seeks a Construction Manager to lead on-site activities for high voltage substation, transmission, and Battery Energy Storage System projects based in Calgary or Edmonton, AB. The role reports to the Manager, Substation Construction and coordinates site teams, subcontractors and client representatives to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has a Journeyman PSE or Electrician designation, 10+ years of progressive leadership in construction, and

Qualifications

• Journeyman PSE or Electrician designation.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in the construction industry.
• Valid driver's licence with an acceptable driving record.
• Proven ability to manage large work groups of up to 50 people at any one time.
• 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 (e.g. CSA/OESC), utility technical standards, and permit requirements (e.g. UWPC/PC).
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) commissioning activities with engineering and client representatives.
• Manage the change order and RFI process, including cost and schedule impacts and commercial 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, including Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) participation and safety audits.
• Provide input to estimating, proposals, and customer relationship development.

Job description

Valard Construction seeks a Construction Manager to lead on-site activities for high voltage substation, transmission, and Battery Energy Storage System projects based in Calgary or Edmonton, AB. The role reports to the Manager, Substation Construction and coordinates site teams, subcontractors and client representatives to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has a Journeyman PSE or Electrician designation, 10+ years of progressive leadership in construction, and