Construction Manager (Journeyperson Lineman)

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is accepting expression of interest applications for a Construction Manager (journeyperson lineman) to join its operations business focusing on protection, control and communication. This opportunity is onsite in New Brunswick.

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The Role

The Construction Manager acts on behalf of NB Power and is responsible for planning and execution of work at the construction site. This includes managing all site activities, conducting site meetings and regular reporting to the Project Manager. This position will work 7days on working 12 hour shifts / 7 days off.

Please note that this position is being posted as an Expression of Interest (EOI). The opportunity remains contingent upon project award and client approval of candidates presented by Wood.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across utility and transmission sectors. 
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. This opportunity is onsite in New Brunswick.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. 
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle 
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates.  We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments. 

Typical responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and coordinating site mobilization and construction execution activities.
• Directs, manages, and coordinates all on-site activities.
• Conducts regular site meetings and supervises contractors on site.
• Coordinates with the Materials Planner to arrange materials to be provided to contractors by NB Power.
• Monitors, evaluates, and reports progress against the construction schedule.
• Ensures quality of work, including identification and correction of deficiencies.
• Works closely with site leads to identify required materials and equipment, coordinating with the Materials Planner and workgroup supervisors.
• Ensures site safety and security requirements are maintained at all times.
• Provides regular progress reports to the Project Manager.
• Identifies and manages change requests. Changes with no impact to scope, cost, or schedule may be addressed at site level; all others are escalated to the Project Manager.
• Enforces the Field Change Authorization process with on-site contractors.
• Communicates with landowners and stakeholders where required.
• Ensures environmental and quality control protection requirements are implemented and maintained on site.
• Assists the Project Manager with project closeout activities.

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. 

Expected: 

• Must be a qualified journeyperson lineman holding a certificate of qualification issued under the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a leadership role within construction projects.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of field experience within an industrial environment.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Relevant construction management experience, with preference given to candidates with NB Power project experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Desirable:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience coaching co-workers and contractors, including negotiation, dispute resolution, and conflict management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team environment while providing leadership, guidance, and support.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Willingness to travel, participate in activities, network, and build professional relationships.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to organize, analyze, and report on various data sets and project parameters.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and technologies.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and French would be considered an asset.
• Ability to proactively identify challenges related to safety, quality, cost, and schedule, and implement effective preventive, mitigating, or corrective actions.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement  We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.