Project Manager - Telecommunications

You are a Project Manager who is responsible for successfully delivering outside plant fiber optic builds, both aerial and underground. The Project Manager works closely with the team to manage contracts, cost, and utilization of our crews and equipment. The Project Manager is a leader, having Project Coordinators as direct reports.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership in health, safety and environmental protection on the project.
• Applies 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.
• Ensures timely change management.
• Manage communication between design, construction, and procurement.
• Initiates and maintains contracts with our build partners.
• Responsible for CPI reporting and working with the team to improve efficiencies.
• Facilitates meetings to manage equipment utilization.
• Manager of the Project Coordinator’s on the team.
• Facilitates project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and support the project’s ongoing progression.
• Works with project team to identify and manage opportunities and risks to achieve the best possible impact on schedule and financial targets.
• Maintains, tracks, and reports financial aspects of project including forecasts and billings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience in managing telecom or similar utility / civil 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 is an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, current construction practices and methodology.
• Demonstrated negotiation/management skills.
• Ability to plan and manage to a project schedule.
• Understanding of construction costs and budgets.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, anticipate stakeholder needs, and proactively identify solutions.
• Capable of identifying constructability issues in moderately complex situations and creating solutions in the construction plan and schedule.
• Ability to motivate, coach and guide other team members.
• Effective organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Work Conditions

This is a hybrid position where you will be expected to work from home and the office.

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair. 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.