Our Major Projects group is currently looking to add an Assistant Project Manager to our team, based in Calgary, AB.

Reporting to the Project Manager, we are seeking a diligent and collaborative professional to support the planning and start up of large electrical infrastructure projects. This position works closely with the Project Manager to manage project schedules, costs, subcontractor performance, and stakeholder communication, providing hands-on project management support to transmission projects across Canada

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and report on project schedules, milestones, and execution plans in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Support procurement and subcontractor management, including evaluating quotes, tracking commitments, and monitoring performance against contract terms
• Prepare weekly and monthly reporting deliverables.
• Prepare invoices, track project costs, forecast variances, and prepare regular financial performance reports for the Project Manager and senior leadership
• Manage day-to-day relationships with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and project partners on behalf of the Project Manager

Requirements

• Post-Secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field
• 3 years of experience in a project management or coordination role
• Demonstrated understanding of project management concepts / tools and project controls (including schedule, cost, and change management)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or working towards obtaining
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Experience supporting Electrical Infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated Project cost controls

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing. 

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.  We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.  Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications.  All hiring decisions involve human review.  This job posting is for an existing vacancy.