Junior Project Manager (Transmission Line), Valard Construction, CA

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to join our Transmission group supporting a major Transmission Line project in Northwestern Ontario.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this position will support the construction of 190km of a new double-circuit 230 kilovolt transmission line and 170km of a new single-circuit 230 kilovolt transmission line between Shuniah, Atikokan and Dryden, ON to help meet the current and future energy needs of northwest Ontario while protecting and preserving the environment. The position will focus on core project management office work (commercial tracking, budget, reporting, document management, work with in house engineering contractor and procurement) and systems, process and technical items and less focused on operations. This is a growth opportunity to take on a more senior position on our next project.

Please note: this is a site based position in Northwestern Ontario working a 20 days-on / 8 days-off rotation. Travel from any major Canadian airport and site accommodations are provided.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate Construction operations, including support of field teams with logistics, communication, scheduling, and safety & environmental compliance
• Project planning and scheduling (develop and maintain project schedules, reports, and tracking)
• Manage contracts and oversee change management processes to ensure compliance and alignment with project requirements
• Monitor and control project costs, including budgeting and forecasting
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, ensuring proper version control and accessibility
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to strengthen relations with client
• Ensure that all project resources are always working safely