Project Manager – Powerline Construction

TEAM Industries

Project Manager overseeing powerline construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Leading operations, managing teams, and demonstrating safety leadership in Western Canada.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing powerline construction projects, with a strong focus on project planning, execution, and compliance with safety standards. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and facilitate stakeholder communication to ensure project success.

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Powerline Construction ManagementProject EstimationBudget ManagementStakeholder CommunicationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementConstruction SchedulingQuantity TakeoffsSafety Program ImplementationConstruction Document ReviewCost EstimationNegotiation SkillsQuality ControlResource CoordinationBid Package Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCoachingConsensus-BuildingMotivating Teams

Industry Keywords

Utility ConstructionIndustrial ConstructionHealth, Safety and Environmental StandardsConstruction PracticesDesign-Build Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
Help estimate new and upcoming projects, develop the strategy for execution of large and complex powerline construction projects
Coordinate resources to meet operational objectives
Implement the project plan and schedule, ensure safety and quality control, and delegate work to the project team, subcontractors, and others
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
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
Assign and manage bid package responsibilities
Perform quantity takeoffs for large, complex bids and oversee the quantity takeoff process
Develop and maintain 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge