Telecom Planning Construction Lead

ATCO Electric; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Electric is seeking a Telecom Planning Construction Lead to oversee telecom infrastructure projects across Alberta. The role involves coordinating with internal teams, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, and maintaining project quality. Ideal candidates should possess relevant diplomas and significant project management experience.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

15 days paid vacation

5 additional paid days off

Charitable donation matching

Employee share purchase plan

Flexible benefits from first day of employment

Comprehensive Employee & Family Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in construction planning or project management.
• Familiarity with Canadian and Alberta electrical and building codes.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead telecom construction projects ensuring quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering and land teams during planning.
• Oversee contractor performance and documentation.

Skills

Project Coordination

Construction Management

Quality Control

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Telecommunications Engineering or Wireless Systems Engineering

Tools

Maximo

APS

GNET

For Site

Mobile TC

Job description

Division: Technical Services Telecom

Location: Grande Prairie, AB or Bonnyville, AB

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 15 days paid vacation
• 5 additional paid days off
• Charitable donation matching
• Employee share purchase plan
• Flexible benefits from first day of employment
• Comprehensive Employee & Family Wellness Program
• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and safety
  
  

Why Work Here:

Joining the ATCO Team means being part of a community of people inspiring change on a global scale. It’s meaningful work that can only be accomplished by helping each other, as we collectively look to the future. Collaborating and being professional, down to earth, and caring for one another and for the communities we serve – is central to our core values and cultivates a sense of belonging. We treat people with respect, entrust them to always be their best and take every opportunity to ensure they feel part of our community.

About the Role:

As a Telecom Planning Construction Lead (Lead - Telecom Construction), you’ll play a key role in planning and supporting the successful execution of telecom infrastructure projects across Alberta. From building schedules and resourcing strategies to coordinating with internal teams and external contractors, this role is all about bringing precision and clarity to fast-paced construction environments.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the execution and quality control of telecom-related construction projects on transmission and distribution assets.
• Ensure work is completed safely, on time, and in compliance with engineering specifications, contracts, and standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, land, and Indigenous relations teams during project planning and execution.
• Participate in the development of project tenders and contracts and oversee contractor performance and documentation.
• Review contractor invoices, scope changes, and project status updates.
• Liaise on design changes, construction challenges, and closeout requirements.
  
  

What You Bring:

• Post-secondary diploma in Telecommunications Engineering or Wireless Systems Engineering from a recognized institute of technology.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience as a technologist, with experience as a project coordinator, project manager, or construction planner.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental legislation, AEUC, OHS, Environmental, and all applicable Canadian and Alberta electrical and building codes.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, contracts, and budgeting.
• Experience with tools such as Maximo, APS, GNET, For Site, and Mobile TC considered an asset
• Ability to travel and work away from home base as required.
  
  

This position is administered under the ATCO Electric and Canadian Energy Workers Association Collective Agreement, Job Posting Provisions.

About Us:

We are a leading energy provider in North America. Through ATCO Energy Systems we build, operate and maintain electric and gas transmission and distribution lines, safely and reliably serving over three million customers in hundreds of communities. We're advancing the use of hydrogen as a cost-effective pathway for decarbonization using existing energy delivery infrastructure. We’re also building resilience by modernizing our electric grid and connecting renewable generation capacity to our system to meet the needs of customers for sustainable, reliable and affordable energy.

At ATCO, we support a diverse and inclusive environment that values the contributions and perspectives of everyone on the ATCO team. We believe the ATCO team is the foundation of our business and our most valuable asset across our global operations. Without each team members’ unique skills, strengths, and knowledge, we simply wouldn’t be able to achieve our fundamental vision of delivering life’s essential services to our customers around the world.

ATCO is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Visit our website for more information.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our ATCO operations and facilities are located. We honour and respect the diverse history, languages, ceremonies, and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.

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