Ledcor Group of Companies

Project Manager - Powerline Construction

Ledcor Group of Companies$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of experience in managing powerline construction or similar utility projects
  • 3+ years of estimating experience in powerline construction
  • Previous role as Project Manager or in a supervisory capacity
  • Post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering, or relevant field preferred
  • Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents and current practices
  • Strong negotiation and management capabilities
  • Proficient understanding of construction costs and budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate leadership in health, safety, and environmental protection
  • Lead subcontractor and supplier selection and negotiations
  • Own pursuit estimates and review direct and indirect costs
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and oversee the process
  • Develop and maintain construction schedules
  • Facilitate project meetings with stakeholders
  • Track and report financial aspects of the project
  • Ensure quality control of project materials and work

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic team environment
  • Gain exposure to complex powerline construction projects
  • Opportunity for professional development and growth
  • Flexible remote and office work arrangements
  • Join a company with strong safety and operational standards
Full Job Description
You are a Project Manager, who is responsible for the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. In this role, you will first help estimate new and upcoming projects, then you will develop the strategy for execution of large and complex powerline construction projects by coordinating resources to meet operational objectives. You will also implement the project plan and schedule, ensure safety and quality control, and delegate work to the project team, subcontractors, and others.

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Essential 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

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

  • Completed 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

Work Conditions:

  • Remote sites throughout Western Canada (typical shift is 14 days on and 7 days off)

  • Office based position when not on projects

Additional Information

About Ledcor Group of Companies

Ledcor Group of Companies is a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. From modest to massive, we will move your project forward. We are a North American company with a passion for the work we do. With over 20,000 employees and more than 100 years of experience, Ledcor is one of the largest and most diversified construction companies in North America. We are a family-owned company with a culture of safety and quality. We believe that building relationships is key to success and we take pride in our ability to offer diverse services to our clients in the construction, commercial, and industrial sectors. Our projects include buildings, highways, bridges, airports, mines, pipelines, and more.
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7,000 employees
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Founded
1947

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