Foreperson Working Lead - HDD Locating - Telecom Construction - ledcor

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Join the Ledcor Technical Services team today and play a key role in advancing telecommunications infrastructure in Alberta.

Essential Responsibilities

Demonstrates leadership in health, safety, and environmental protections on the project

Lead and supervise daily field operations for telecommunications and utility installation projects

Perform HDD locating and actively support crews in the field as part of a hands-on working Foreperson role

Applies the requirements of the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) to promote overall compliance of Ledcor HS&E standards, applicable OH&S/OSHA Acts, regulations and codes with all employees and subcontractors on the project

Trains, supports and offers guidance to new hires

Ensures project schedules are met while maintaining company standards in regard to quality protocols

Ensures that all tailboards, timesheets, driver’s logbooks, and billing are handed in on time

Ensures compliance with municipality hours of work, traffic protection, environmental standards, traffic bylaws, and restoration standards

Manages escalations and provides exceptional customer service to clients related to quality, work performed, standards, etc.

Oversees all client specific requirements based on contract requirements

Qualifications

Previous experience as a Foreperson or Lead Hand in telecommunications, utility installation, or civil construction projects

Strong experience with HDD locating and underground utility installation practices

Proven ability to oversee multiple project locations simultaneously

Strong understanding of current construction practices and field concepts (including Outside Plant (OSP) construction)

Telecom experience is considered an asset

Knowledge and hands-on experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), Vermeer drills, and Falcon locating systems

Competence in using line locators effectively

Strong leadership skills, with experience directing and supervising the work of others, including subcontractors

Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processes

Ability to operate industry specific equipment such as vibratory plows, small excavators, skid steers, backhoes and road cut saws

Ability to lead and direct the work of others, including the supervision of subcontractors

Effective organizational and planning skills; proven experience organizing workloads, managing multiple priorities, and working with multiple deadlines

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel and Outlook

Familiarity with protocols and practices specific to large telecommunications providers

Must possess and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract