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Valard Construction

Project Manager (Substations)

Calgary, AB, Canada

Pay: This position offers a salary range of $110,000 - $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Mar 30, 2027
Experience: 5 years of progressive project management experience in utility-scale construction with a clear track record on substations (115 kV and above)
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 1, 2026

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Original job description

Our Substations group is currently looking to add a Project Manager to our growing team, based in either Calgary, AB or Markham, ON.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, we are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle delivery of substation projects across Canada. 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 experience who is ready to own a project end-to-end inside a top-tier utility contractor.

Please Note: This position requires :25% 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, 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 Electrical Safety Codes, standards, 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, 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)
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 regulatory environments across Canada including IESO market rules, interconnection requirements, ESA, and OHSA
Strong commercial acumen in contract administration, change management, and claims
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

P.Eng. 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

Benefits

This position offers a salary range of $110,000 - $150,000 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 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, energization, commissioning, and closeout, owning 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, construction management, or an equivalent technical discipline, plus at least five years of progressive utility-scale project management experience with substations of 115 kV or higher. Candidates should have managed projects valued at $10 million to $100 million or more, understand Canadian regulatory and interconnection requirements, hold a valid driver's license, and be able to travel; a P.Eng. or PMP and tier-one utility contractor or EPC experience are preferred.

Skills

Substation Project Management
EPC Project Delivery
Construction Management
Project Execution Planning
Cost Management
Schedule Management
Primavera P6
Risk Management
Contract Administration
Change Management
Commissioning
Quality Assurance And Quality Control
Electrical Safety Compliance
High-Voltage Substations
Stakeholder Management

Benefits

RRSP Matching Program
Employee Benefits
Health And Wellbeing Support

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Keywords

Substations
EPC
Utility-Scale Construction
Project Execution Plan
Primavera P6
Earned Value
Forecast At Completion
Critical Path
Change Orders
Contract Administration
Claims Management
Cash Flow Management
Interconnection
Commissioning
Energization
AIS Substations
GIS Substations
Transformer Installations
Protection And Control
High-Voltage Commissioning
Electrical Safety Codes
IESO Market Rules
ESA
OHSA
QA/QC
Non-Conformance Reports
HSE
P.Eng.
PMP

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