Substations Superintendent: Lead HV Projects on Site

Barton Malow; Estevan; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid benefits

RRSP program

Company vehicle package

Annual ICP bonus program

Job summary

Barton Malow Canada is seeking a Substations Superintendent in Estevan, Saskatchewan. The role leads substation construction on-site, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance, and coordinating with Project Manager, engineers, and subcontractors.

You will mentor field teams, manage subcontractor performance, and promote safety and quality culture across all substation activities. Willingness to relocate for future projects is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of electrical construction experience with 5 years of high-voltage and substation experience.
• 5 years experience in a supervisory or superintendent role.
• Experience in energy, renewables, industrial, or utility electrical construction.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes, drawings, standards, and installation practices.
• Previous EPC project experience is an asset.
• Proven experience with substation or transmission line installation and commissioning is an required.
• Willing and able to work on remote project sites for the duration of construction.
• Demonstrated ability to lead crews and subcontractors effectively.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and safety leadership.
• Must be able to work on project site, and open to relocation for future projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to grow and enhance Barton Malow Canada’s substation capabilities.
• Lead daily construction execution and ensure project delivery aligns with safety, quality, schedule, contractual and financial targets.
• Support the development of Installation Work Packages & Inspection Test Plans.
• Participate in the development of construction contracts and defining scopes of work.
• Direct and oversee development of subcontractor’s scope of work, sequencing, coordination, scheduling, installation, and logistics related to projects.
• Monitor self-perform and subcontractor performance including productivity tracking and/or earned value.
• Provide technical guidance to electrical forepersons, journeypersons, and subcontractors.
• Manage substation subcontractors’ performance, ensuring scope alignment, quality, and timely execution.
• Participate in preconstruction planning, including constructability reviews, schedule development, and material planning.
• Assisting the pre-construction team in the budgeting and scheduling process and in closing all major tendered project opportunities to ensure constructability is taken into account, and no scope gaps exist.
• Understand and oversee compliance with EPC contract requirements.
• Act as the main on-site representative, maintaining effective coordination and relationships with clients, business partners, subcontractors, project teams and all other stakeholders.
• Support the project team to complete weekly schedule updates are provided and incorporated in the project schedule, ensuring that completion dates and milestones are met.
• Ensure daily reporting, progress updates, and schedule input are provided to the project team.
• Resolve construction conflicts, technical issues, delays, and in-field issues, promptly.
• Direct electrical crews, manage employee relations and resolve employee issues.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, training and performance management to field personnel including forepersons and lead hands and coordinate the hiring of field manpower.
• Promote and enforce Barton Malow’s Safety and Quality culture across all substation work activities.
• Ensure all electrical installation practices follow regulatory requirements, utility standards, and industry best practices.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems, including MV/HV equipment, substations, inverters, switchgear, and related infrastructure.
• Support development of Electrical Installation Work Packages and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Coordinate substation activities with civil, mechanical, and structural teams to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to project sequencing.
• Work with utilities, AHJs, and permitting authorities to support electrical permit issuance, inspections, and approvals.
• Manage day-to-day onsite substation operations from Notice to Proceed through commissioning and turnover.
• Lead daily Plan of Day discussions for substation work fronts and contribute to overall site coordination meetings.
• Support project closeout including punch lists, testing documentation, and turnover packages.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital field tools

Job description

Barton Malow Canada is seeking a Substations Superintendent in Estevan, Saskatchewan. The role leads substation construction on-site, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance, and coordinating with Project Manager, engineers, and subcontractors.

You will mentor field teams, manage subcontractor performance, and promote safety and quality culture across all substation activities. Willingness to relocate for future projects is required.