Project Manager - Powerline Construction

Ledcor; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor in Calgary, Alberta seeks a Project Manager to oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while developing execution strategies for large powerline construction.

You will estimate new projects, coordinate resources across teams and subcontractors, implement the project plan, monitor safety and quality, and drive schedules to meet milestones.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of related work experience in powerline construction or similar utility / industrial construction projects.
• 3+ years cumulative experience estimating powerline construction projects.
• Previous experience as a Project Manager or in a similar direct managerial / supervisory role.
• Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering or related discipline an asset
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, current construction practices and methodology
• Strong negotiation/management skills
• A strong understanding of construction costs, budgets and the ability to plan/manage to a project schedule
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, anticipate stakeholder needs, and proactively identify solutions
• A track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating, coaching, and consensus-building

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in health, safety and environmental protection on the project. Apply the requirements of the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) to promote overall compliance of Ledcor HS&E standards, applicable OH&S Acts, regulations and codes with all employees and subcontractors on the project
• Lead all aspects of subcontractor and supplier selection, procurement and negotiations for complex projects and design-build projects
• Take ownership of pursuit estimates, reviewing and verifying direct and indirect costs. Assigns and manages bid package responsibilities
• Perform quantity takeoffs for large, complex bids and oversees the quantity takeoff process, including review of takeoff summaries
• Develop and maintains the construction schedule in conjunction with project team to meet milestones and completion dates
• Facilitate project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and support the project’s ongoing progression
• Maintain, track, and report financial aspects of project including forecasts and billings
• Facilitate Project Quality Program to ensure project materials are supplied and work is completed accordingly

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Team building

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Cost control

Education

Post-secondary in Construction/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

You are a Project Manager, who is responsible for the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. In this role, you will first help estimate new and upcoming projects, then you will develop the strategy for execution of large and complex powerline construction projects by coordinating resources to meet operational objectives. You will also implement the project plan and schedule, ensure safety and quality control, and delegate work to the project team, subcontractors, and others.

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate leadership in health, safety and environmental protection on the project. Apply the requirements of the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) to promote overall compliance of Ledcor HS&E standards, applicable OH&S Acts, regulations and codes with all employees and subcontractors on the project

• Lead all aspects of subcontractor and supplier selection, procurement and negotiations for complex projects and design-build projects

• Take ownership of pursuit estimates, reviewing and verifying direct and indirect costs. Assigns and manages bid package responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs for large, complex bids and oversees the quantity takeoff process, including review of takeoff summaries

• Develop and maintains the construction schedule in conjunction with project team to meet milestones and completion dates

• Facilitate project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and support the project’s ongoing progression

• Maintain, track, and report financial aspects of project including forecasts and billings

• Facilitate Project Quality Program to ensure project materials are supplied and work is completed accordingly

Qualifications:

• 10-15 years of related work experience in managing powerline construction or similar utility / industrial construction projects

• 3+ years cumulative experience estimating powerline construction projects

• Previous experience as a Project Manager or in a similar direct managerial / supervisory role

• Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering or related discipline an asset

• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, current construction practices and methodology

• Strong negotiation/management skills

• A strong understanding of construction costs, budgets and the ability to plan/manage to a project schedule

• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, anticipate stakeholder needs, and proactively identify solutions

• A track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating, coaching, and consensus-building

Work Conditions:

• Remote sites throughout Western Canada (typical shift is 14 days on and 7 days off)

• Office based position when not on projects

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

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 via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.