Ledcor Group of Companies

Project Manager - Powerline Construction

Ledcor Group of Companies$102K — $140K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of experience in managing powerline or similar utility construction projects
  • 3+ years of estimating powerline construction projects
  • Experience in a Project Manager or supervisory role
  • Post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering, or related field preferred
  • Strong knowledge of construction documents and current practices
  • Excellent negotiation and management skills
  • Ability to plan according to project schedules and budgets
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and enforce health, safety, and environmental standards for projects
  • Oversee subcontractor selection, procurement, and negotiations
  • Manage bid package responsibilities and review pursuit estimates
  • Conduct quantity takeoffs and manage the takeoff process for bids
  • Develop and maintain project schedules to meet milestones
  • Facilitate project meetings with stakeholders to ensure progress
  • Identify and manage project risks and opportunities
  • Track and report financial aspects, including forecasts and billings
  • Implement quality programs for materials and workmanship
  • Provide leadership to promote teamwork and achieve project targets

Benefits

  • Industry-leading benefits package
  • Ongoing employee training and development
  • Team building and career growth opportunities
  • Office-based position when not on project sites
  • Recognized for diversity and positive workplace culture
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.

We offer an industry-leading benefits package, ongoing employee training and development, team building and career growth opportunities. This is an office-based position.

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.
  • Work with project team to identify and manage opportunities and risks to achieve the best possible impact on schedule and financial targets.
  • 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.
  • Provide strong leadership to construction team members, capitalizing on individual and group strengths to ensure project targets are achieved.


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.
  • Ability to plan and manage to a project schedule.
  • Strong understanding of construction costs and budgets.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, anticipate stakeholder needs, and proactively identify solutions.
  • Capable of identifying constructability issues in complex situations and creating solutions in the construction plan and schedule.
  • A track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating, coaching, and consensus-building.
  • Effective organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.


Working Conditions:

  • Sites throughout Ontario (various possible shifts including 5/2, 10/4, or 14/7)
  • Office based position when not on projects.


Compensation

$102,000.00 - $140,250.00

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

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

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.

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.
Learn more about Ledcor Group of Companies
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1947

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