Project Manager; Substations & Renewables

Position: Project Manager (Substations & Renewables)
Our Substations & Renewables group is currently looking to add a  Project Manager  to our growing team, based in Markham, ON.

Reporting to the Director, Substations & Renewables, we are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle delivery of substation and renewable projects across Ontario. 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.

Please Note:

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

Duties and Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Execution

Lead project execution from kickoff through energization and closeout for substation (up to 500 kV) and renewable generation 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, AHJs, 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 the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, CSA standards, OHSA, ESA, and client‑specific specifications

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

Qualifications

Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada without sponsorship

Post‑Secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent technical discipline

5 years of progressive project management experience in utility‑scale construction with a clear track record on substations (115 kV and above) and/or renewables (BESS, solar, wind, interconnection)

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

Working knowledge of Ontario's regulatory environment including IESO market rules, interconnection requirements, ESA, and OHSA

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

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

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

P.Eng. (PEO) or PMP 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

Renewables experience including BESS, PV, wind, collector substations, gen‑tie lines, and POI interconnection

This position offers a base salary range of  $110,000 – $160,000 annually , depending on experience and qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% 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…