Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Transmission Lines)
- Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada
This position offers a base salary range of $120,000 - $190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. · Full-time
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- Pay
- This position offers a base salary range of $120,000 - $190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 10 years of progressive experience in utility or linear infrastructure construction
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original 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 Ontario.
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 Ontario, 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 Ontario.
Duties And Responsibilities
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
Visit us at www.valard.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.
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 Ontario, 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 Ontario.
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
- 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
- Experience in transmission, distribution, or substation projects
- Strong knowledge of scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and ERP systems
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
Visit us at www.valard.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.
- 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
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead large transmission projects in Ontario, ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, budget, safety, quality, and client expectations. Manage contracts, project finances, risks, resources, and client relationships while mentoring project staff and driving consistent execution and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Requires post-secondary education in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field, at least 10 years of progressive utility or linear infrastructure construction experience, and a record of managing large, complex projects. Candidates need advanced contract, project controls, and financial management knowledge, team leadership experience, and a PMP designation or equivalent; transmission, distribution, or substation experience is preferred.
Skills
- Project Management
- Schedule Management
- Cost Management
- Contract Management
- Project Controls
- Financial Performance Management
- Risk Management
- Change Management
- Contract Administration
- Claims Management
- Dispute Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Primavera P6
- MS Project
Benefits
- RRSP Matching Program
- Employee Benefits
- Health and Wellbeing Support
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Energy
- Trades
Keywords
- Transmission Lines
- Utility Construction
- Linear Infrastructure
- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction
- Project Management
- Project Controls
- Schedule Management
- Cost Management
- Contract Management
- Subcontract Management
- Financial Forecasting
- Margin Management
- Cash Flow Optimization
- Risk Management
- Change Management
- Contract Administration
- Claims Management
- Dispute Resolution
- PMP
- Primavera P6
- MS Project
- ERP Systems
- Constructability
- Procurement
- Safety Standards
- Quality Standards
- Environmental Standards
- Transmission Projects
- Distribution Projects
- Substation Projects