Dry Utilities Superintendent

The Dry Utilities Superintendent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all dry utility construction activities on large-scale infrastructure projects. This role oversees the installation, protection, relocation, and coordination of utilities such as electrical, communications, fibre optic, gas, and street lighting, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements. The position serves as the primary on-site liaison between utility owners, subcontractors, and project teams.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and supervise all dry utility work including temporary and permanent installations, relocations, and tie-ins. Ensure daily construction activities align with project drawings, specifications, and sequencing requirements. Resolve constructability and field coordination issues proactively.

• Coordinate with utility owners, designers, inspectors, and subcontractors to secure permits, approvals, outages, and inspections. Act as the primary point of contact for dry utility stakeholders and manage interface with other disciplines such as roads, structures, and wet utilities.

• Track progress against the construction schedule and identify risks impacting milestones. Support cost control by monitoring labour, equipment, and subcontractor performance. Provide accurate forecasts, look-ahead schedules, and input into change management processes.

• Ensure installations meet quality standards and utility owner requirements. Oversee inspections, testing, and deficiency resolution. Maintain accurate construction records including daily reports, as-builts, and utility coordination logs.

• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture. Ensure all work complies with company safety policies, OH&S legislation, and environmental requirements. Conduct field inspections, hazard assessments, and safety meetings; address non-compliance immediately.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Journeyperson Certification in Construction, Electrical, Civil, or a related trade/discipline.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.

• Valid driver's license; CSTS/CSO or equivalent safety certification (preferred).

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in infrastructure or heavy civil construction.

• At least 5 years supervising dry utilities (electrical, communications, fibre, gas, street lighting).

• Experience on large, complex infrastructure or transportation projects.

• Prior experience coordinating multiple utility owners concurrently.

• In-depth knowledge of dry utility construction methods, standards, and sequencing.

• Strong understanding of utility coordination, permitting, and outage planning.

• Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and specifications.

• Working knowledge of construction scheduling and field cost control.

• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

Compensation

$120,150.00 - $160,200.00

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

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.

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

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.

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.