Project Manager; Substation Construction

Position: Project Manager (Substation Construction)
Our Substation group is currently looking to add a  Project Manager  to our team, based in Calgary, AB.

Reporting to the Director, Substations & Renewables, we are seeking an experienced and results‑driven Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle delivery of substation projects. This role owns safety, schedule, cost, quality, and client relationship outcomes from contract handover through commissioning and closeout. The successful candidate is a proven builder with hands‑on EPC or construction‑managed substation and/or renewable experience who is ready to own a project end‑to‑end inside a top‑tier utility contractor.

This position requires a minimum of 50% travel to active project sites across Canada.

Duties and Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Execution

Lead project execution from kickoff through energization and closeout for substation (up to 500 kV) and interconnection scopes

Own the project execution plan including procurement, subcontracting, construction sequencing, commissioning, and turnover

Drive site safety culture in partnership with HSE; enforce Valard, Quanta, and client safety standards with a target of zero recordable incidents

Direct site superintendents, field engineers, foremen, and subcontractors to deliver to schedule and budget

Cost, Schedule & Risk

Own project financials including forecast at completion, earned value, and monthly cost reporting

Develop and maintain the project schedule in Primavera P6; lead critical‑path narrative and recovery planning as required

Identify, log, quantify, and mitigate project risks; lead change order origination, negotiation, and execution

Manage cash flow, billings, and progress claims in coordination with project controls and finance

Client & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, engineer‑of‑record, and key subcontractors

Coordinate interfaces with customers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, Indigenous communities, landowners, and regulatory bodies as required

Lead project meetings, deliver monthly client reports, and represent Valard in executive and ownership reviews

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with Electrical Safety Code, CSA standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and client‑specific specifications

Oversee QA/QC program execution, NCR resolution, and commissioning and turnover package preparation

Post‑Secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management

5 years of progressive project management experience in utility construction with a clear track record on substations (115 kV and above)

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered

Demonstrated experience leading projects of $10M–$100M+ in value as the accountable Project Manager

Strong commercial acumen in contract administration, change management, and claims

Valid driver's licence and ability to travel to project sites across Canada

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Previous experience with a tier‑one utility contractor or EPC organization

Experience delivering AIS/GIS substations, transformer installations, protection and control scope, and high‑voltage commissioning interfaces

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

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