Responsibilities

- Help estimate current and upcoming projects
- Develop execution strategies for large and complex powerline construction projects by coordinating resources to meet operational objectives
- Implement project plans and schedules
- Ensure safety and quality control
- Delegate work to the project team, subcontractors, and others
- Demonstrate leadership in health, safety and environmental protection and apply the Project Specific Safety Program and Ledcor HS&E; standards
- Lead subcontractor and supplier selection, procurement, and negotiations for complex and design-build projects
- Own pursuit estimates, review and verify direct and indirect costs, and manage bid package responsibilities
- Perform quantity takeoffs for large, complex bids and oversee the quantity takeoff process
- Develop and maintain construction schedules to meet milestones and completion dates
- Facilitate project meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Track and report project financials, forecasts, and billings
- Facilitate the Project Quality Program

Requirements

- 10-15 years of related work experience 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
- Strong understanding of construction costs and budgets, with ability to plan/manage to a project schedule
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, anticipate stakeholder needs, and proactively identify solutions
- Track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating, coaching, and consensus-building
- Willingness/ability to work at remote sites throughout Western Canada on a typical 14 days on and 7 days off shift
- Office-based when not on projects

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in managing powerline construction projects, with a strong focus on estimating, scheduling, and financial tracking. Proven leadership in safety, quality control, and team building within the construction industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Powerline Construction Management
- Project Estimation
- Construction Scheduling
- Negotiation Skills
- Stakeholder Communication

Hard Skills

- Project Management
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Cost Management
- Construction Methodology
- Safety Program Implementation
- Bid Package Management
- Resource Coordination
- Quality Control
- Financial Reporting
- Construction Document Review

Soft Skills

- Leadership
- Team Building
- Collaboration
- Coaching
- Consensus Building

Industry Keywords

- Utility Construction
- Industrial Construction
- Health, Safety and Environmental Standards
- Construction Specifications
- Remote Site Work

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📌 Project Manager – Powerline Construction (Edmonton)
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📍 Edmonton