Project Manager (Substations & Renewables)
About The Position
Our Substations & Renewables group is currently looking to add a Project Manager to our growing team, based in Markham, ON. Reporting to the Director, Substations & Renewables, we are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle delivery of substation and renewable projects across Ontario. 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. This position requires a minimum of 50% travel to active project sites across Ontario.
Requirements
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada without sponsorship
- 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) and/or renewables (BESS, solar, wind, interconnection)
- Demonstrated experience leading projects of $10M–$100M+ in value as the accountable Project Manager
- Working knowledge of Ontario's regulatory environment including IESO market rules, interconnection requirements, ESA, and OHSA
- Strong commercial acumen in contract administration, change management, and claims
- Valid driver's licence and ability to travel to project sites across the province
- An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
Nice To Haves
- P.Eng. (PEO) 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
- Renewables experience including BESS, PV, wind, collector substations, gen-tie lines, and POI interconnection
Responsibilities
- Lead project execution from kickoff through energization and closeout for substation (up to 500 kV) and renewable generation 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
- 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
- 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
- Ensure compliance with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, CSA standards, OHSA, ESA, and client-specific specifications
- Oversee QA/QC program execution, NCR resolution, and commissioning and turnover package preparation
Benefits
- 5% RRSP matching program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
