Substation Project Manager

Valard, is Canada’s premier utility contractor, as well as head of the Valard Group of Companies AND part of the Quanta Group, the largest electrical power contractor in North America. Valard has full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications, and renewable energy.

Valard Construction is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Substations and Renewables team.

Reporting to the Director, Substation Construction Services, the Project Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and complete execution of the project to the satisfaction of the Customer. The Project Manager also provides the first contact point for the Customer. The position of Project Manager is important to provide review of the progress and guidance as required for changes necessary to the execution plan.

Requirements

KEY (CORE) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage Projects Start Up

• Help establish resource requirements for projects
• Coordinate with customer to determine timing for site work to commence
• Establish and prepare reporting requirements for the projects
• Coordinate personnel training requirements with Construction Supervisors/Managers
• Oversee initial startup documents to customers
• Coordinate initial start-up meetings for projects
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
• Lead the planning and implementation of project
• Work with Construction Supervisors/Managers to oversee the detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget

2. Manage Project Execution

• Work with Construction Supervisors and all other team members to ensure the successful execution of project (provide direction and support to project team)
• Attend meetings by the customer or as necessary internally to ensure status of the project is communicated appropriately to all stakeholders and participating parties.
• Monitor Progress on projects
• Monitor Costs on projects (management accounting and forecasting)
• Monitor Quality on projects working alongside the Construction Supervisors
• Monitor Scope on projects and identify deviations to customers and construction team, (present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions)
• Prepare and submit weekly reports to Director
• Prepare monthly progress invoices
• Identify concerns to senior management and work with all appropriate team members to resolve issues.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks

3. Project Close-out

• Oversee final packages for submittal to customer
• Oversee final packages for Valard records
• Oversee Final Invoice
• Identify final scope of project
• Identify final cost and revenue on the project
• Project evaluations and assessment of results

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Estimating Projects

• Provide input into the Estimating process
• Review Estimate requirements with Estimating Team
• Review of Submittal Packages
• Assist in submittal of proposals, such as writing deliverables, pricing review, scheduling, etc.
• Support development of safety procedures & plans

2. Bid Reviews with Customers

• Review Submittals with Customers and Bid Teams
• Review Estimates with customers

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Professional Engineer, CET or applicable experience is considered an asset
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience
• Linear construction experience considered an asset
• Proven track record of successful Project Management of construction projects in excess of $20 million
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in high paced environment prioritizing critical tasks
• High attention to detail and high level of accuracy in all work

Benefits

Valard Construction LP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted