Senior Superintendent - Powerline Construction

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Milton; On-site; CAD 129,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is seeking a Senior Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations for power utility construction projects.

You will champion project plans, monitor performance, and anticipate client needs, driving solutions across multiple teams. The role requires extensive powerline construction experience and a proven ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate staff while maintaining high quality and safety standards on complex projects in Canada.

Qualifications

• Fifteen years of powerline construction experience and at least five years as a superintendent.
• Post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of utilities construction practices, documents, contracts, and budgets.
• Ability to plan and manage project schedules, anticipate constructability issues, and develop solutions for complex situations.
• Effective, persuasive communication with stakeholders while leading diverse teams.
• Track record of building and guiding high-performing teams; prior staff supervision.
• Valid driver’s license (clean driving record).
• Experience on industrial/oil & gas, or mining projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are built per approved plans, specs, and codes; lead PQP development and conformance.
• Lead development of the Project Specific Safety Program and incident investigations.
• Review and update construction schedules for large, complex projects and ensure milestones are met.
• Estimate durations and materials for multi-discipline estimates; assist with scheduling and labor planning for pursuits.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project staff and superintendents across teams.
• Participate in subcontract and supplier selection, procurement and negotiations.

Skills

Powerline construction

Project scheduling

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Budgeting

Driver's license

Industrial/oil & gas experience

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction or Engineering

Job description

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

$128,800.00 - $177,100.00

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.

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.

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

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.