Project Manager - Powerline Construction

Location:

Kingston, ON, Canada
Date posted:
Apr 21, 2026
Job : R28503
Job Status:
Full-Time

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.

• 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 a 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.

• 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 k no wl e dg e o f con str u cti on doc um en ts , dr a wi n g s, spec ifi ca ti ons, cu rr ent cons tru c ti on pr ac ti ces a n d met hodo l o gy .
• Strong n eg o tiati on /m an agem ent skill s.
• A b ilit y t o p l an and m an ag e t o a pr o j e c t schedu l e.
• Strong u nde r s t and in g o f c ons tr uc ti on co st s a n d bu dgets .
• A b ilit y t o c omm un i ca t e c l ea rl y and co ll abo r a te wit h m u l ti p l e stak eho l de rs , an ti c i pa t e s tak eho l der need s , and p r oac tiv e l y i den tif y so l u ti on s .
• C apab l e o f i den tifyi ng c o n s tr u ct ab il ity i ssues i n co m p l ex s it ua ti ons and cr ea ting so l u ti ons i n t he con stru c ti on p l an and schedu le .
• A track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating, coaching, and consensus‑building.
• Effective org an iz a ti on and p l ann i ng skill s and t he ab ilit y t o m an ag e m u lti p l e p ri o riti e s .

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

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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.

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