Construction Manager - Powerline Construction

Description
You are a Construction Manager responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of day-to-day field operations by establishing and monitoring performance targets for projects and staff in multiple trades. Recognized as an authority across the organization and externally, this role anticipates client needs on all construction related issues while identifying short‑ and long‑term solutions.

Essential Responsibilities

Ensure superintendents are equipped with the resources required to efficiently complete projects according to approved plans, specifications and applicable building codes while strictly following safety regulations.

Take a leadership role in developing quality policies and procedures.

Actively promote safety on projects, address escalated safety issues, and participate in safety discussions at senior management level.

Oversee, lead and help produce regular safety meetings as required.

Lead development of complex project schedules, integrating multiple schedules and resource management.

Ensure manpower, materials, tools & resources are available to meet the schedule for multiple disciplines.

Assist the estimating team with development of the schedule, execution plan and labour requirements for large‑scale project pursuits, providing analysis of manpower and equipment resources.

Assume leadership role and provide guidance to overall project staff and managers in multiple related teams, setting organizational priorities and allocating resources to meet operational objectives.

Lead subcontract and supplier selection, procurement and negotiations.

Qualifications

15+ years of powerline construction experience in a strategic or direct management role with demonstrated ability to successfully lead high‑performing teams.

Completed post‑secondary education in Construction, Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Thorough understanding of current construction practices, complex construction documents, contracts, costs and budgets.

Ability to recognize and analyze key issues and patterns in complex situations, developing less obvious solutions across current scope of responsibility.

Ability to develop and foster long‑term relationships with key stakeholders in the relevant construction marketplace while building and mentoring a strong leadership team.

Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, anticipating stakeholder needs while leading and mentoring diverse teams.

A track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating, coaching and consensus‑building.

Clean driver’s abstract.

Successful completion of pre‑employment drug & alcohol requirements.

Experience on industrial / oil & gas, or mining projects and assets.

Working Conditions

Site‑based role, with a possible rotational shift depending on project location.

A living out allowance or accommodations will be provided. Travel allowances will be provided.

Between projects, a mix of in‑office work and work from home.

Compensation
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Additional Information
Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. Our projects include full‑scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

.,Barrie, ON

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