Construction Project Manager (Transmission Lines)
$140k - $190k per yearValard Construction
Our Transmission group is currently looking to add a Construction Project Manager to our growing team to support a large project in Southern Ontario.
Reporting to the Project Director , we are seeking experienced Project Managers with strong leadership, commercial acumen, and utility construction experience. This is a site-based leadership role that will initially help manage a large Transmission project in Southern Ontario and drive 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 is a site-based position that will require the successful candidate to be at the Project site in regular shift rotations. Travel (including flights, accommodations and vehicles) will be provided.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead project on-site delivery, 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 Project contract, issue and manage subcontracts
- Mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers 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
Requirements
- 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
Preferred Skills / Qualifications
- Experience in transmission, distribution, or substation projects
- Strong knowledge of scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and ERP system
Benefits
This position offers a base salary range of $140 000 – $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.
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* 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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