Construction Manager

Artelia•Mississauga, ON

1d•CA$88,000 - CA$131,000•Onsite

About The Position

Artelia Canada is seeking a Construction Manager to lead day-to-day construction activities for MV substations, solar PV, and BESS projects. This role involves managing contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on site, coordinating various technical activities, and ensuring construction aligns with project specifications and safety standards. The Construction Manager will also be responsible for schedule and cost control, technical oversight of installations, stakeholder coordination, and ensuring quality and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Electrical or Construction Engineering (or equivalent)
Minimum 3-5 years of construction experience in MV substations, Solar PV (rooftop and ground-mount), Battery Energy Storage Systems
Strong field experience in industrial, commercial, and utility-scale projects
Proven experience managing multiple contractors and trades
Solid understanding of construction sequencing and site logistics

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day construction activities for MV substations, solar PV, and BESS projects
Manage contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on site
Coordinate civil, structural, electrical, and commissioning activities
Ensure construction aligns with IFC drawings, specifications, and approved methods
Enforce site safety programs, toolbox talks, and HSE compliance
Monitor field team from inspectors and site supervisors (utility portfolio)
Perform procurement activities
Prepare required permits
Develop and manage construction schedules (Primavera P6 or MS Project)
Track progress, productivity, and milestones
Review contractor invoices, change orders, and claims
Identify risks early and implement mitigation measures
Oversee MV equipment installation (switchgear, transformers, protection systems)
Supervise grounding, bonding, trenching, duct banks, and foundations activities
Manage solar PV installation (racking, modules, inverters, DC and AC systems)
Oversee BESS installation (containers, PCS, transformers, fire protection, controls)
Support testing, commissioning, and energization activities
Act as primary on-site point of contact with clients, utilities, and authorities
Coordinate with utilities such as Hydro One and local distribution companies
Manage ESA inspections, permits, and close-out documentation
Lead site meetings and issue clear construction reports
Implement project-specific Quality Plans
Conduct inspections, deficiency tracking, and punch lists
Ensure compliance with: OESC, CSA, IEEE, IEC standards. Utility standards and project specifications
Ensure proper documentation for as-built drawings and turnover packages