Join a leading North American construction company as a Powerline Construction Manager / Superintendent, responsible for driving the successful execution of distribution-focused powerline projects across Western and Central Canada. This role ensures the smooth functioning of day-to-day field operations by establishing and monitoring performance targets across multiple projects and teams. Recognized as a technical and operational leader, you will anticipate client needs, resolve complex construction challenges, and lead high-performing field teams.
You will also lead a team of superintendents, ensuring company standards for safety, scheduling, budget, quality, and client satisfaction are consistently achieved while contributing to long-term operational success. Lead and oversee distribution powerline construction projects (transmission experience considered an asset) Ensure superintendents and crews are equipped with the resources, manpower, and tools required to execute projects safely and efficiently Establish and maintain performance targets across multiple concurrent projects Develop and integrate complex project schedules, aligning labour, materials, and equipment Actively promote and lead safety culture, resolving escalated issues and participating at a senior level Lead resource planning, including manpower forecasting and workforce deployment Support estimating with execution strategies, labour planning, and resource analysis for pursuits Oversee subcontractor/vendor selection, procurement, and negotiations Build and mentor high-performing leadership teams,
including superintendents and field staff Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to
[email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Red Seal certification strongly preferred 10–15+ years of powerline construction experience, with significant time in leadership roles Robust experience in distribution construction (primary focus) Background on the contractor side preferred Proven track record of leading field operations and delivering projects successfully Deep understanding of construction practices, contracts, costs, and project controls Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships across clients and the labour market 50% travel required (fully covered) Site-based role with potential rotational schedules depending on project needs Between projects: mix of in-office and remote work LOA/accommodations and travel allowances provided #
📌 Remote construction manager (Toronto)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Toronto