Project Manager - Powerline Construction

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

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Edmonton to ensure powerline construction projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will estimate new projects, develop execution strategies, coordinate resources, and implement project plans with focus on safety and quality.

You will delegate work to the project team and subcontractors, monitor progress, and manage costs and schedules to meet milestones for large-scale powerline developments.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in powerline construction or related utilities projects.
• 3+ years of cumulative experience estimating powerline construction projects.
• Proven track record as a Project Manager or similar supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in health, safety and environmental protection on the project.
• Lead subcontractor and supplier selection, procurement and negotiations for complex projects.
• Take ownership of pursuit estimates and manage bid package responsibilities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for large bids and oversee the takeoff process.
• Develop and maintain the construction schedule with the project team.
• Facilitate project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain, track, and report financial aspects including forecasts and billings.
• Facilitate Project Quality Program to ensure materials and work meet standards.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Scheduling

Budgeting

Bid management

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Job description

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.

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.

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