Ledcor

Project Manager – Powerline Construction

Ledcor
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing powerline construction projects, including estimating, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate contracts, and maintain project financials while collaborating effectively with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Powerline Construction ManagementProject EstimationSafety ComplianceConstruction SchedulingTeam Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Help estimate new and upcoming projects
  • Develop execution strategies for large and complex powerline construction projects
  • Coordinate resources to meet operational objectives
  • Implement project plans and schedules
  • Ensure safety and quality control
  • Delegate work to project teams, subcontractors, and others
  • Lead health, safety, and environmental protection on projects
  • Apply Project Specific Safety Program requirements and ensure compliance with Ledcor HS&E standards and applicable OH&S legislation, regulations, and codes
  • Lead subcontractor and supplier selection, procurement, and negotiations
  • Own pursuit estimates and review and verify direct and indirect costs
  • Assign and manage bid package responsibilities
  • Perform quantity takeoffs for large, complex bids and oversee the quantity takeoff process
  • Develop and maintain construction schedules to meet milestones and completion dates
  • Facilitate project meetings with internal and external stakeholders
  • Maintain, track, and report project financials, forecasts, and billings
  • Facilitate the Project Quality Program

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10-15 years of related work experience 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 and management skills
  • Strong understanding of construction costs and budgets
  • Ability to plan and manage to a project schedule
  • Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to anticipate stakeholder needs and proactively identify solutions
  • Track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating, coaching, and consensus-building
  • Willingness to work at remote sites throughout Western Canada on a typical 14-days-on, 7-days-off shift
  • Office-based when not on projects

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Compensation and benefits supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
  • Exciting, challenging work
  • Opportunities to develop skills and knowledge
  • Adjustments provided throughout the hiring process

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Hard Skills
Project ManagementCost EstimationQuantity TakeoffsConstruction MethodologyBudget ManagementConstruction Document ReviewHealth And Safety StandardsNegotiation SkillsOperational PlanningQuality Control
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationTeam BuildingProblem SolvingCoaching
Industry Keywords
Utility ConstructionIndustrial ConstructionOH&S LegislationHS&E StandardsConstruction SpecificationsStakeholder ManagementRemote Site WorkProject Financial TrackingConstruction Safety ProgramsSubcontractor Management