Senior Powerline Construction Project Manager - Remote Sites

ledcor; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead health, safety and environmental excellence on Western Canada projects. You will oversee subcontractor selection, procurement, and negotiations for complex projects, and take ownership of pursuit estimates and bid packages.

You will develop construction schedules, lead project meetings, and manage financial reporting and forecasting while ensuring quality control across materials and work.

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
• 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

Communication

Team building

Stakeholder management

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction/Engineering

Job description

Ledcor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead health, safety and environmental excellence on Western Canada projects. You will oversee subcontractor selection, procurement, and negotiations for complex projects, and take ownership of pursuit estimates and bid packages.

You will develop construction schedules, lead project meetings, and manage financial reporting and forecasting while ensuring quality control across materials and work.