Posted 17 days ago
Project Manager - Powerline Construction
@ Ledcor Utilities Ltd.
Edmonton, AB · Saskatoon, SK · Calgary, AB
Overview
Ledcor Utilities Ltd. is hiring a Project Manager for large, complex powerline construction projects across Western Canada. The role covers estimating, planning the execution strategy, managing subcontractors and budgets, and overseeing safety and quality on site. The schedule is 14 days on and 7 days off at remote sites, with office work between projects.
Responsibilities:
- Lead health, safety and environmental protection on the project
- Lead subcontractor and supplier selection and negotiations
- Prepare and verify pursuit estimates and quantity takeoffs
- Develop and maintain the construction schedule
- Maintain financial tracking, forecasts and billings
Requirements summary:
- 10 to 15 years managing powerline or utility construction
- 3+ years estimating powerline construction projects
- Prior project manager or supervisory experience
- Strong negotiation and management skills
- Post-secondary education in construction or engineering an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Construction, Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness |
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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
- 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
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
- A strong understanding of construction costs, budgets and the ability to plan/manage to a project schedule
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, anticipate stakeholder needs, and proactively identify solutions
- A track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating, coaching, and consensus-building
Work Conditions:
- Remote sites throughout Western Canada (typical shift is 14 days on and 7 days off)
- Office based position when not on projects
Additional Information
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.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.
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.
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.
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