Construction Manager

Become a Construction Manager with Canadian Solar in Ontario, Canada. Oversee BESS project construction, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Join Canadian Solar as a Construction Manager in Ontario, Canada, where you'll support project management and engineering teams in constructing BESS projects. This role involves liaising with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and leading construction meetings. With over 5 years of experience in renewable projects, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to your professional development.

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Canadian Solar

Company Overview

Name

Canadian Solar Inc.

Headquarters

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Founded

2001

Size

Approximately 20,000 employees globally (source: prnewswire.com). Revenue data for 2023 is not specified.

What They Do

Canadian Solar focuses exclusively on solar photovoltaic technology, battery energy storage, and related systems, without involvement in wind, hydrogen, or grid infrastructure beyond solar integration (source: wikipedia.org). The company manufactures high-efficiency PV modules utilizing advanced 210mm and 182mm N-type TOPCon solar cells, achieving bifaciality up to 85%. Their flagship products include the TOPBiHiKu7 series, which has cumulatively shipped nearly 170 GW globally as of late 2025 (source: csisolar.com). Additionally, through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar provides utility-scale and residential battery storage solutions, having shipped over 16 GWh by September 30, 2025, with a substantial contracted backlog of $3.1 billion as of October 31, 2025 (source: prnewswire.com). Their target markets span residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale customers in over 160 countries, with a strong emphasis on the US, Canada, Europe, China, UK, South Africa, and Brazil (source: canadiansolar.com).

Projects & Track Record

Since entering project development in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 12 GWp of solar power projects and 6 GWh of battery energy storage projects worldwide, with a pipeline of 25 GWp solar and 81 GWh storage in various stages (source: prnewswire.com). Notable completed projects include the 32 MWp (23 MWac) Suffield solar facility in Southeast Alberta, Canada, which powers 7,400 households annually (source: wikipedia.org). In South Africa, Canadian Solar supplied 256 MW of modules for two utility-scale projects by SOLA Group, generating 580 GWh annually to power 40,000 households and significantly reducing CO2 emissions (source: wikipedia.org). Currently, the company operates 1.6 GWp solar projects with 6.5 GWp under construction or backlog and 20.9 GWp in pipeline, plus 1 GWh storage operating, 8.5 GWh backlog, and 54.3 GWh pipeline (source: prnewswire.com).

Recent Developments

In the last two years, Canadian Solar has made significant strides, including the opening of its new global headquarters in Kitchener, Ontario, on January 15, 2025, which consolidates various business units and reinforces its North American roots (source: prnewswire.com). On December 1, 2025, the company announced it would resume direct oversight of US manufacturing through CS PowerTech joint ventures, aiming to create thousands of US jobs and reshore supply chains (source: prnewswire.com). In June 2023, Canadian Solar planned a $250 million investment in a 5 GW factory in Mesquite, Texas, which is expected to employ up to 1,500 people and produce 20,000 panels daily (source: wikipedia.org). Additionally, the company has partnered with SOLARCYCLE for US-wide module recycling, enhancing its sustainability efforts (source: solarcycle.us).

Working There

Canadian Solar offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including manufacturing, project development, energy storage, sales, engineering, supply chain, and corporate functions at its Kitchener headquarters (source: prnewswire.com). The company is actively hiring in Kitchener, Ontario, and Mesquite, Texas, where a new factory is expected to create up to 1,500 manufacturing jobs (source: prnewswire.com). The culture at Canadian Solar emphasizes innovation and collaboration, as highlighted by CEO Dr. Shawn Qu during the opening of the Kitchener HQ, which is designed to align the company's vision with its Canadian roots amid global growth (source: prnewswire.com). While specific benefits are not detailed in public disclosures, the company is committed to sustainability and publishes annual reports aligned with various standards, targeting 100% renewable energy for operations by 2030 (source: canadiansolar.com).

Contact

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At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

About the Role

The Construction Manager for e-STORAGE will be responsible for providing onsite support to the project management and engineering teams in the construction of BESS projects. This involves liaising with multiple stakeholders including the project owner, owner's engineer, EPC and various sub-contractors, ensuring environmental, health and safety policies are followed, leading plan of the day meetings, reviewing project schedules and construction progress, and providing technical input to assist in construction issues. A significant amount of construction experience is required as well as demonstrated influence, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure all environmental, health and safety policies and procedures are followed
Oversee construction site, contractors and workers to ensure a high level of quality and safety
Lead site planning and review meetings regarding construction activities, equipment installation and commissioning
Review construction and installation work and methods and ensure quality as well as work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, manuals, procedures and codes
Document and resolve issues encountered during construction through RFI and NCR processes
Track construction progress ensuring daily rates and project milestones are being met and determine recovery plans as needed
Evaluate change order requests from subcontractors
Coordinate and monitor schedule updates, invoices, submittals and product deliverers to site
Complete other duties and projects as assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills

5+ years construction and EPC industry experience
Experience with utility scale renewable construction projects
Must be an electrician or have electrical work experience or electrical training. Licensed electrician preferred.
Risk assessment / management skills
Solid and effective interpersonal and communication skills (including oral, written and visual)
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Proven experience in execution and delivery of construction projects
Ability to function successfully both independently and within a team
Demonstrated professional appearance and conduct
Ability to work flexible hour (evenings, weekends) as required
Valid Driver's license, valid insurance
Ability to travel as required and be on site during construction period
Competency with MS 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
Work will be performed in a standard office or a construction site environment, in front of a computer monitor and will involve sitting, bending, standing, walking, typing, reaching

What It's Like to Work Here

At e-STORAGE, you're more than just an employee-you're part of a team that values your ideas, your background, and your unique perspective. We believe that a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion isn't just the right thing to do, it's the secret to our success. Here, you'll find:

Integrity: We do what's right, always.
Innovation: We encourage fresh thinking and bold ideas.
Quality: We take pride in delivering excellence, every time.
Customer Focus: We listen, we care, and we deliver.
Sustainability: We're passionate about protecting our planet for future generations.

Compensation & Benefits

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.