Project Manager - Telecommunications

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Manager to successfully deliver outside plant fiber optic builds in Calgary or Edmonton, AB. The role includes managing contracts, costs, and crew utilization. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years' experience in telecom or civil construction, strong leadership skills, and comprehensive knowledge of construction practices. The position is hybrid, allowing for both home and office work, and offers competitive rewards, emphasizing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Professional development opportunities

Workplace culture recognized for diversity

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in telecom or civil construction projects.
• Prior experience as a Project Manager or similar supervisory role.
• Knowledge of construction documents and current practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety and environmental protection on project.
• Manage communication between design, construction, and procurement.
• Facilitate project meetings and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

Telecom project management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction or Engineering

Job description

Description

You are a Project Manager who is responsible for successfully delivering outside plant fiber optic builds, both aerial and underground. The Project Manager works closely with the team, to manage contracts, cost, and utilization of our crews and equipment. The Project Manager is a leader, having Project Coordinators as direct reports.

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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 Acts, regulations and codes with all employees and subcontractors on the project.
• Ensures timely change management.
• Manage communication between design, construction, and procurement.
• Initiates and maintains contracts with our build partners.
• Responsible for CPI reporting and working with the team to improve efficiencies.
• Facilitates meetings to manage equipment utilization.
• Manager of the Project Coordinator’s on the team.
• Facilitates project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and support the project’s ongoing progression.
• Works with project team to identify and manage opportunities and risks to achieve the best possible impact on schedule and financial targets.
• Maintains, tracks, and reports financial aspects of project including forecasts and billings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience in managing telecom or similar utility / civil 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 is an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, current construction practices and methodology.
• Demonstrated negotiation/management skills.
• Ability to plan and manage to a project schedule.
• Understanding of construction costs and budgets.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, anticipate stakeholder needs, and proactively identify solutions.
• Capable of identifying constructability issues in moderately complex situations and creating solutions in the construction plan and schedule.
• Ability to motivate, coach and guide other team members.
• Effective organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Work Conditions

• This is a hybrid position where you will be expected to work from home and the office.

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

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.

1100 - 1st Street SE, Calgary, AB