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Valard Construction

Project Manager (Substation Construction)

Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Apr 28, 2027
Experience: 5 years of progressive project management experience in utility construction with a clear track record on substations (115 kV and above)
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 5, 2026

Original job description

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.

Please Note: 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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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 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

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Responsibilities

Lead substation and interconnection projects from contract handover through construction, commissioning, energization, and closeout, with accountability for safety, schedule, cost, quality, and client outcomes. Manage project teams, financials, schedules, risks, contracts, stakeholder relationships, regulatory compliance, and quality and turnover processes.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in engineering or construction management, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience, and at least five years of progressive utility-construction project management experience with substations of 115 kV or higher. Candidates must have led projects valued at $10 million to $100 million or more, demonstrate commercial and contract-management expertise, hold a valid driver's licence, and be able to travel across Canada; PMP and P.Eng. designations are preferred.

Skills

Substation Project Management
EPC Project Delivery
Utility Construction
Project Execution Planning
Primavera P6
Cost Forecasting
Earned Value Management
Schedule Management
Risk Management
Contract Administration
Change Management
Claims Management
Construction Safety
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Commissioning

Benefits

RRSP Matching Program

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Keywords

Substation Construction
EPC
Utility Construction
Renewable Energy
Interconnection
Primavera P6
Project Execution Plan
Project Controls
Earned Value
Critical Path
Forecast at Completion
Change Orders
Contract Administration
Claims Management
Cash Flow Management
Electrical Safety Code
CSA Standards
HSE
QA/QC
Non-Conformance Reports
Commissioning
Energization
AIS Substations
GIS Substations
Transformer Installation
Protection and Control
High-Voltage Commissioning
PMP
P.Eng.

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