Construction Manager - Powerline Construction (Kitchener)

Overview You are a Construction Manager who is responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of day‑to‑day field operations by establishing and monitoring performance targets for projects and staff in multiple trades. Recognized as an authority across the organization and externally, you will anticipate client needs on all construction related issues and identify short‑ and long‑term solutions. Essential Responsibilities Ensures that superintendents are equipped with the resources required to efficiently complete projects according to approved plans, specifications and applicable building codes while ensuring safety regulations are strictly followed. Takes a leadership role in developing quality policies and procedures. Actively promotes safety on projects, addresses escalated safety issues, and participates in safety discussions at senior management level. Oversees, leads and helps produce regular safety meetings as required. Leads development of complex project schedules, integrating multiple schedules and resource management. Ensures manpower, materials, tools and resources are available to meet the schedule for multiple disciplines. Assists estimating team with development of the schedule, execution plan, and labor requirements for large‑scale project pursuits, providing analysis of manpower and equipment resources. Assumes leadership role and provides guidance to overall project staff and managers in multiple related teams, setting organizational priorities and allocating resources to meet operational objectives. Leads subcontract and supplier selection, procurement and negotiations. Qualifications 15+ years of powerline construction experience in a strategic or direct management role with demonstrated ability to lead high‑performing teams. Completed post‑secondary education in Construction, Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent work experience. Thorough understanding of current construction practices, complex construction documents, contracts, costs and budgets. Ability to recognize and analyze key issues and patterns in complex situations, developing less obvious solutions across current scope of responsibility. Ability to develop and foster long‑term relationships with key stakeholders in the construction marketplace while building and mentoring a strong leadership team. 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. Clean driver’s abstract. Successful completion of pre‑employment drug & alcohol requirements. Experience on industrial, oil & gas, or mining projects and assets. 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. Between projects, work will be a mix of in‑office work and work from home. Compensation Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and perks 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. 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. 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. Location: Kitchener, ON #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2nl2kb