Substation Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Substation Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of high-voltage substation construction and utility infrastructure projects from project award through final completion. Reporting to the Director, Power Construction, this role oversees project planning, financial performance, resource management, commercial administration, customer relationships, and project execution while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Working closely with Construction Managers, Site Superintendents, Foremen, Project Coordinators, engineering teams, subcontractors, utility customers, and internal departments, the Substation Project Manager provides leadership throughout the project lifecycle, balancing technical execution with commercial performance to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead all phases of high-voltage substation and electrical infrastructure projects from award through project closeout
Develop project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans
Manage overall project financial performance, including job costing, forecasting, cash flow, change orders, and profitability
Review contracts, specifications, drawings, and customer requirements to ensure successful project execution
Coordinate labour, equipment, subcontractors, procurement, engineering support, and material deliveries
Monitor project schedules, milestones, productivity, risks, and project performance while implementing corrective actions as required
Coordinate utility interfaces, planned outages, commissioning activities, and energization schedules
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, consultants, utilities, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
Lead project meetings, progress reviews, customer updates, and internal planning meetings
Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), change notices, change orders, contractual correspondence, and project documentation
Review and approve purchase requisitions, subcontract agreements, project expenditures, and procurement activities
Ensure accurate project reporting within ERP and project management systems
Monitor subcontractor performance, quality, productivity, and contractual compliance
Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with company Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management Systems
Support project quality planning, inspections, testing, commissioning, and turnover documentation
Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Site Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel
Foster collaboration between office and field teams while driving accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Prepare executive project updates, financial reports, forecasts, and customer reporting
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project performance and customer commitments
Travel to project sites throughout Ontario as required
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Minimum 5 years of project management experience within high-voltage electrical construction, substations, utilities, industrial, or EPC environments
Proven experience managing complex electrical infrastructure or utility construction projects from award through completion
Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, project controls, and commercial management
Experience managing subcontractors, procurement, customer relationships, change management, and commercial risk
Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Project Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, trade certification, and relevant industry experience
Trade certification or apprenticeship in an electrical, utility, construction, or related skilled trade is considered an asset
Strong knowledge of high-voltage substations, utility construction practices, commissioning, switching, and outage coordination
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset
Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills
Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets and profitability
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, ERP systems, and project management software is considered an asset
Valid Class G Driver's Licence with the ability to travel regularly throughout Ontario
Commitment to safety, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement