Senior Superintendent - Powerline Construction

Location:

Kingston, ON, Canada

Date Posted:
Apr 24, 2026

Job : R28597

Job Status:
Full-Time

Description
As a Senior Superintendent you are responsible for smooth functioning of day‑to‑day field operations of power utility construction projects, leading the development of project plans and monitoring performance. Recognized as an expert within the organization, you anticipate client needs on construction issues and identify solutions.

Essential Responsibilities

Ensures that projects are built according to approved plans, specifications and applicable building codes and that efficiency in labour and materials maintain high quality standards.

Leads development of Project Quality Plan (PQP) and ensures PQP conformance.

Leads Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) development and recommends changes and areas for improvement. Leads the incident investigation process.

Reviews and updates the construction schedule on large and complex projects and ensures milestones and completion dates are met.

Estimates duration of activities and materials required for large and complex multi‑discipline estimates, including design‑build joint venture (DBJV) scope of P3 pursuits. Assists estimating team with development of the schedule, execution plan, and labour requirements for project pursuits.

Assumes leadership role and provides guidance and mentorship to specific project staff and superintendents in multiple teams, setting priorities and allocating resources to meet operational objectives.

Participates in subcontract and supplier selection, procurement and negotiations.

Qualifications

15 years of powerline construction experience and 5+ experience as a superintendent.

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

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

Ability to plan and manage a project schedule, anticipating constructability issues, and leading development of solutions for moderate to complex situations within scope of responsibility.

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.

Previous staff supervision experience.

Clean drivers abstract.

Successful completion of pre‑employment drug & alcohol requirements.

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

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.

In between projects will be a mix of in‑office work and work from home.

Compensation
$ - $

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.

Benefits
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 builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full‑scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, 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.

For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

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