Electrical Construction Manager

Job Title: Electrical Construction Manager

Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Construction Site Manager, this role supports project planning and on-site construction activities while ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across all project phases. You will oversee contractor performance, support risk mitigation efforts, and ensure adherence to QA/QC and HSE standards to deliver projects efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Coordination

• Support the project team during pre-construction, including the development of the project execution plan, project configuration, engineering design progress, and construction and procurement contracting.
• Contribute to the preparation of on-site construction QA/QC plans, inspection forms, and reporting tools.

Site Management
(Reporting to the Site Construction Manager)

• Supervise and inspect daily contractor activities to ensure efficient workflow and alignment with project plans.
• Monitor progress and assist with the implementation of risk mitigation measures.
• Ensure contractor and supplier compliance with construction contracts and agreements.
• Participate, as required, in project energization and commissioning activities.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Monitor contractor and supplier activities to ensure alignment with HSE policies, procedures, and project-specific plans.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Monitor, document, and report defects or non-conformities in accordance with QA/QC plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Oversee testing activities to ensure compliance with procedures and technical requirements.

Risk Management

• Identify, monitor, and report potential risks. Escalate emergencies or unexpected issues promptly to minimize project impacts.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the construction and/or management of solar, wind, or BESS projects.
• College diploma, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy and utility interconnection construction.
• Experience working on large, complex, multidisciplinary projects with contractor and supplier interfaces.
• EPC experience is an asset.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team; proactive and energetic approach.
• Strong decision-making skills with a focus on project and organizational priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingualism (French and English) required to collaborate with stakeholders across different regions.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.