Powerline Construction Superintendent

Ledcor; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A North American construction company is hiring a Power Line Construction Superintendent based in Alberta. You'll be responsible for overseeing field operations, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in transmission power line construction and a strong ability to lead teams. The position involves site travel and potential outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of transmission power line construction experience.
• 5+ years of experience working on industrial facilities projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction documents and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations on projects.
• Ensure projects are completed safely and on time.
• Manage and supervise subcontractors and field teams.

Skills

Journeyman Power Line Technician certification

Transmission power line construction experience

Industrial facilities projects experience

Health, safety and environmental protection knowledge

Team building and conflict resolution skills

Knowledge of construction equipment

Project management skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

You are an experienced Power Line Construction Superintendent in the province of Alberta. You are responsible for day-to-day field operations, ensuring that projects are completed safely, above quality requirements, on time, and within budget. Throughout the project, you will be responsible for working directly with Ledcor Utilities’ direct workforce as well as any subcontractors. Learn more about working at Ledcor: Watch here.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership in health, safety and environmental protection on the project
• Applies the requirements of the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) to promote overall compliance of Ledcor HS&E standards, applicable OH&S / OSHA Acts, regulations and codes with all employees and subcontractors on the project
• Ensures that projects are built according to approved plans, specifications and design drawings while making certain that high quality standards are maintained
• Manages material quantities and ensures proper equipment and trades are available as required
• Assumes a leadership role and provides guidance to field team
• Supervises sub-contractors to achieve all required project deliverables

Qualifications

• Journeyman Power Line Technician certification
• 10+ years of transmission power line construction experience. Distribution experience is also an asset
• 5+ years of experience working on industrial facilities projects
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processes
• Solid understanding of current distribution power line construction practices
• Facilitation and mentoring skills; is able to move the team forward and resolve conflict situations as they arise
• A track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating, coaching, and consensus-building
• Knowledge of various pieces of construction equipment and their operating capabilities (i.e. bucket trucks, digger derricks, stringing equipment, vac trucks, etc.)
• Proven ability to guide safe work practices in a high-pressure environment while maintaining project quality, schedule, and budget
• Strong knowledge of construction documents (including utility plans and maps), contracts, costs, and budgets
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders, interpreting their needs and identifying solutions
• Capable of anticipating constructability issues in complex situations and creating solutions in the construction plan and schedule
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs; intermediate to advanced user of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Clean drivers abstract
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements

Work Conditions

• Travel to site on a rotational basis
• Alberta-based is preferred but will consider qualified candidates from out of province willing to work on a rotational basis
• This role requires working outdoors in various weather conditions

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.