Senior Superintendent - Powerline Construction

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Kingston; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Senior Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations on power utility construction projects. The role focuses on planning, safety program leadership, schedule management, and stakeholder coordination to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will bring extensive powerline construction experience, strong leadership, and a track record of building high-performing teams across complex sites.

Qualifications

• 15 years of powerline construction experience.
• 5+ years as a superintendent.
• Thorough understanding of utilities construction practices, documents, contracts, costs and budgets.
• Ability to plan and manage a project schedule, anticipating constructability issues and leading solutions.
• Effective communication and mentoring of diverse teams.
• Staff supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures projects are built per approved plans, specs and codes; leads PQP conformance.
• Leads Project Specific Safety Program development and incident investigations.
• Updates construction schedule for large/complex projects and ensures milestones are met.
• Estimates durations and materials for multi-discipline estimates; supports schedule development.
• Provides leadership and mentorship to project staff and superintendents across teams.
• Participates in subcontract and supplier selection, procurement and negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Mentoring

Project scheduling

Education

Construction/Engineering education

Job description

Location: Kingston, ON, Canada
Date Posted: Jul 30, 2026
Job ID: R30006
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

As a Senior Superintendent you are responsible for smooth functioning of day-to-day field operations of power utility construction projects, leading the development of project plans and monitoring performance. Recognized as an expert within the organization, you anticipate client needs on construction issues and identify solutions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensures that projects are built according to approved plans, specifications and applicable building codes and that efficiency in labour and materials maintain high quality standards. Leads development of Project Quality Plan (PQP) and ensures PQP conformance
• Leads Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) development and recommends changes and areas for improvement. Leads the incident investigation process
• Reviews and updates the construction schedule on large and complex projects and ensures milestones and completion dates are met. Recognizes & analyzes scheduling issues/delays and leads solution development. Contributes to the development of project schedules
• Estimates duration of activities and materials required for large and complex multi-discipline estimates, including design-build joint venture (DBJV) scope of P3 pursuits. Assists estimating team with development of the schedule, execution plan, and labour requirements for project pursuits
• Assumes leadership role and provides guidance and mentorship to specific project staff and superintendents in multiple teams, setting priorities and allocating resources to meet operational objectives
• Participates in subcontract and supplier selection, procurement and negotiations

Qualifications

• 15 years of powerline construction experience and 5+ experience as a superintendent
• Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Thorough understanding of current utilities construction practices, construction documents, contracts, costs and budgets
• Ability to plan and manage a project schedule, anticipating constructability issues, and leading development of solutions for moderate to complex situations within scope of responsibility
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, anticipating stakeholder needs while leading and mentoring diverse teams
• A track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating, coaching, and consensus-building
• Previous staff supervision experience
• Clean drivers abstract
• Experience on industrial / oil & gas, or mining projects and asset

Working Conditions

• Site-based role, with a possible rotational shift depending on project location
• A living out allowance or accommodations will be provided. Travel allowances will be provided
• In between projects will be a mix of in-office work and work from home

Compensation

$125,600.00 - $172,700.00

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

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.

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.

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