Construction Lead - General (Term)
ATCO · Edmonton · CA$5,587/month (stated in the posting)
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Location: Edmonton, AB
Division: ATCO Electric
Duration: 12 Month Term
Salary starting at $5,586.86
15 Days paid vacation
5 Additional paid days off
Flexible benefits from first day of employment
A culture based on safety, caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence
Why Work Here?
Joining the ATCO Team means being part of a community of people inspiring change on a global scale. It’s meaningful work that can only be accomplished by helping each other, as we collectively look to the future. Collaborating and being professional, down to earth, and caring for one another and for the communities we serve – is central to our core values and cultivates a sense of belonging.
About the Role:
The Construction Lead – General (Term) is responsible for the planning, coordination, monitoring, construction, inspection and quality control of work on Distribution lines, either contracted or completed by internal employees. This position ensures that work is completed in a safe, efficient, and expeditious manner.
What You’ll Do:
Provide leadership and ensure adherence to Health & Safety principles, practices, work methods and standards
Determine resource needs, effort hours, material readiness, crew size, permit identification, equipment, etc.
Participate in project planning site visits, team meetings, route/site selection, and collaborate on potential landowner/ indigenous relations concerns.
Monitor and ensure completion of work in accordance with engineering specifications, survey drawings, standards, policies, practices, release packages, 3rd party agreements and terms of contracts.
Liaise on design, site issues and scope of work. Ensure completion and submission of construction closeouts and project turnover packages.
Test and inspect facilities.
Participate in the development of contracts, preparation of project tenders, and ensuring that contractors perform in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Review and approval of contractor invoices, contractor PCRs, change requests, quality control, etc.
Provide updates on status, budgets, forecasts, operations, and constructability.
Distribution equipment testing and commissioning.
Provide hands-on assistance when required to support the efficient completion of work by internal and contract crews.
Be able to perform key field check tasks as required.
Other duties of a similar nature.
What You’ll Bring:
Trade Certification as a Journeyman Powerline Technician (PLT) Certificate or Journeyman Power Systems Electrician (PSE), or Completion of a post-secondary technology diploma in a related discipline from a recognized institute of technology.
Valid Class 5 operator’s license.
Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR certification.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Journeyman PLT, Journeyman PSE or Technologist, or in the construction of Transmission, Distribution or Telecom facilities.
Incident investigation process experience.
Contractor and contract management and administration experience.
Previous leadership experience preferred.
Project Management training and experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to use technology programs to complete job requirements such Maximo, APS, GNET, For Site, Mobile TC.
Must be able to understand & interpret engineering, and other construction drawings.
Must be able to understand contract terms and conditions and the ability to manage the terms and conditions of the contract.
A solid knowledge of Microsoft Office PC applications.
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to coordinate several major activities at once.
Demonstrated professionalism and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish excellent working relationships.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document and organize project communications.
Superior analytical, problem solving, audit and investigation skills.
Familiarity with relevant legislation – Safety Cods (AEUC), OHS, Environmental, and all applicable Canadian and Alberta electrical and building codes.
We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates may be required to complete a criminal, education and employment background check and other skills assessments as needed for the position.
About Us
ATCO Electric is part of ATCO Ltd. ATCO delivers inspired solutions for a better world. We are a diversified global corporation with investments in the essential services of Structures & Logistics, Utilities, Energy Infrastructure, Retail Energy, Transportation and Commercial Real Estate. Learn more about how we build communities, energize industries and deliver customer-focused solutions like no other company in the world at www.atco.com.
ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Visit our website for more information.