Construction Lead - General (Term)

ATCO•Nisku, AB

5d•CA$5,587•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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 to 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.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience preferred.
Project Management training and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.