Construction Manager – MV Substations, Solar PV & BESS

About the role

Artelia Canada is seeking a Construction Manager to lead day‑to‑day activities on medium‑voltage (MV) substations, solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across Ontario. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with design documents, and drive safety and quality on site.

Key responsibilities

• Lead construction activities for MV substations, solar PV and BESS projects.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on‑site.
• Coordinate civil, structural, electrical and commissioning works.
• Enforce site safety programs, toolbox talks and HSE compliance.
• Develop and control construction schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Track progress, review invoices, change orders and claims.
• Oversee installation of MV equipment, grounding, trenching, duct banks and foundations.
• Supervise solar PV racking, module, inverter and DC/AC system installation.
• Manage BESS container, PCS, transformer, fire‑protection and control installation.
• Act as primary on‑site contact with clients, utilities and authorities, handling permits and inspections.
• Implement project‑specific quality plans, conduct inspections and ensure compliance with OESC, CSA, IEEE and IEC standards.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related field (or equivalent).

Required skills

• Primavera P6 or MS Project scheduling.
• MV equipment installation (switchgear, transformers, protection systems).
• Solar PV installation (racking, modules, inverters, DC/AC systems).
• BESS installation (containers, PCS, transformers, fire‑protection, controls).
• Grounding, bonding, trenching and duct‑bank work.
• Testing, commissioning and energisation procedures.
• Knowledge of OESC, CSA, IEEE and IEC standards.