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.

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

KEY (CORE) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage Projects Start Up

• Help establish resource requirements for projects.
• Establish budget for assigned projects
• Coordinate with customer to determine timing for site work to commence.
• Establish and prepare reporting for the projects
• Coordinate personnel training requirements with Construction Managers
• Oversee initial startup documents to customers
• Coordinate initial start-up meetings for projects
• Set up job folder in share drive system
• Understand contract agreement and scope
• Lead the planning and implementation of project
• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors

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
• Identify scope changes to contractual scope
• Monitor Quality, Scope and Cost on assigned projects
• Prepare and submit weekly reports
• Identify concerns to senior management work with all appropriate team members to resolve issues.
• Identify changes to project schedule and communicate with client & management

3. Project Close-out

• Oversee final QC package for submittal to customer.
• Lead Financial close out
• Prepare final report for Valard management

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Estimating Projects

• Provide input into the Estimating process.
• Review Estimate requirements with Estimating Team
• Assist in submittal of proposals.

2. Design

• Review design scopes and work with Director to assign designs to internal designers and subcontractors.
• Monitor design projects and track progress
• Assist with client communications during the design stage.
• Review final design package is ready for Construction Supervisors to proceed with construction.

Requirements

Education & Knowledge:

• Candidates should have minimum 7-10 years of experience
• 10+ years' experience in distribution construction / engineering / utilities sector
• Knowledge of Toronto Hydro or Hydro One standards will be considered as asset
• P.Eng and PMP certification would be an asset
• 1-3 years Managing projects for distribution independently
• Setting up budgets for projects
• Understanding of Change Management process
• How to identify change
• Quantify & cost change
• Change order process
• Tracking and reporting of
• Cost
• Quantities
• Schedule
• Earned Value reporting
• Experience working with Utility Contractor in GTA is considered an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy confidentiality concerning financial and employee files.

Skills:

• Communication abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

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.

Please forward resume and cover letter in confidence directly to this posting.

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