Distribution Construction Manager
About the role
About Iconic Power Systems!
Iconic Power Systems is a Canadian utility and energy infrastructure company specializing in the construction, maintenance, and delivery of electrical power projects. Driven by safety, quality, and innovation, we partner with utilities, renewable energy developers, and industrial clients to build and maintain the critical infrastructure that powers communities across Canada.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Operations, Eastern Canada, the Distribution Construction Manager is responsible for leading the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of overhead and underground distribution construction projects. This role oversees field operations, workforce planning, mentorship and development of field staff, project execution, client relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives while working closely with project management teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Qualifications Education
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PLT designation is considered an asset but not a mandatory requirement.
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Formal construction management training from a recognized technical institute considered an asset.
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PMI certification considered an asset.
Experience
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15+ years of Overhead and Underground Distribution construction experience.
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10+ years of people management, mentoring and leadership experience.
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Extensive and broad high voltage construction experience.
Skills
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Advanced level of Distribution construction execution and planning
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Detail knowledge of the Alberta electrical network, code and regulations. General knowledge of provincial networks across western Canada.
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Superior construction execution planning skills.
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Ability to coach and mentor field staff.
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Comfortable and proficient with computer software such as excel, MPP and word.
Other
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Must have a valid driver’s licence.
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Must speak, read and write English expertly.
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This position is a mix of office and field work. A considerable amount of time will be in the field.
Duties
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and support project execution strategies.
- Mentor, coach, and develop field teams.
- Support estimating and proposal development.
- Conduct site visits and ensure compliance with company standards.
- Participate in project reviews, planning sessions, and client meetings.
- Support business development initiatives and departmental growth.
Operations & Project Delivery
- Plan project resources, staffing, and construction priorities.
- Ensure projects are adequately staffed and equipped.
- Coordinate with project managers, field supervisors, safety teams, and fleet operations.
- Monitor project performance, schedules, and construction quality.
- Support workforce planning, performance management, and training.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
Ready to power the future with us? Apply today!
About Iconic Power Systems Inc.
Since 2008, ICONIC has been constructing the critical infrastructure that connects people to power. We partner with utility companies, independent power producers (IPPs), EPCMs, and General Contractors across traditional and renewable power industries, ensuring safe, predictable, and professional project outcomes. ICONIC provides end-to-end integrated services to support your project: from engineering to earthworks, distribution, and electric utility construction. The combination of ICONIC’s size, experience, workforce, and integrated service offering creates unmatched value for our clients.
Every project we undertake starts with a solid foundation. Iconic won’t compromise its core values for profit. Safety, quality, skilled people, and experience allow us to deliver truly lasting value to our clients’ project outcomes.
Safety: We go home safe every night. Integrity: Around here our word means something. Quality: Our quality stands on its own. Accountability: We provide solutions, not problems. Teamwork: Great people working together.
The power of connecting multiple services across our client’s project lifecycle gives us the unique ability to deliver end-to-end project support. From engineering, civil earthworks, electric utility substation construction, overhead or underground distribution services, and site remediation, we truly transform our offering to meet our client’s site and scope requirements. By bringing more of the services integral to a project’s success in-house, ICONIC is able to self-perform many activities that might otherwise be subcontracted. This offers several advantages to our clients, such as greater integration and communication across all team members.
WHAT WE DO: Electric Utility Construction, Substation Services, Civil Earthworks, Distribution, Engineering, Panel Fabrication, Procurement
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE: Utilities, Oil & Gas, Renewable Power: Solar, Wind & Battery Energy Storage
Get in touch with us to learn more: (403) 910-3823
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Distribution Construction Manager
About the role
About Iconic Power Systems!
Iconic Power Systems is a Canadian utility and energy infrastructure company specializing in the construction, maintenance, and delivery of electrical power projects. Driven by safety, quality, and innovation, we partner with utilities, renewable energy developers, and industrial clients to build and maintain the critical infrastructure that powers communities across Canada.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Operations, Eastern Canada, the Distribution Construction Manager is responsible for leading the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of overhead and underground distribution construction projects. This role oversees field operations, workforce planning, mentorship and development of field staff, project execution, client relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives while working closely with project management teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Qualifications Education
-
PLT designation is considered an asset but not a mandatory requirement.
-
Formal construction management training from a recognized technical institute considered an asset.
-
PMI certification considered an asset.
Experience
-
15+ years of Overhead and Underground Distribution construction experience.
-
10+ years of people management, mentoring and leadership experience.
-
Extensive and broad high voltage construction experience.
Skills
-
Advanced level of Distribution construction execution and planning
-
Detail knowledge of the Alberta electrical network, code and regulations. General knowledge of provincial networks across western Canada.
-
Superior construction execution planning skills.
-
Ability to coach and mentor field staff.
-
Comfortable and proficient with computer software such as excel, MPP and word.
Other
-
Must have a valid driver’s licence.
-
Must speak, read and write English expertly.
-
This position is a mix of office and field work. A considerable amount of time will be in the field.
Duties
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and support project execution strategies.
- Mentor, coach, and develop field teams.
- Support estimating and proposal development.
- Conduct site visits and ensure compliance with company standards.
- Participate in project reviews, planning sessions, and client meetings.
- Support business development initiatives and departmental growth.
Operations & Project Delivery
- Plan project resources, staffing, and construction priorities.
- Ensure projects are adequately staffed and equipped.
- Coordinate with project managers, field supervisors, safety teams, and fleet operations.
- Monitor project performance, schedules, and construction quality.
- Support workforce planning, performance management, and training.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
Ready to power the future with us? Apply today!
About Iconic Power Systems Inc.
Since 2008, ICONIC has been constructing the critical infrastructure that connects people to power. We partner with utility companies, independent power producers (IPPs), EPCMs, and General Contractors across traditional and renewable power industries, ensuring safe, predictable, and professional project outcomes. ICONIC provides end-to-end integrated services to support your project: from engineering to earthworks, distribution, and electric utility construction. The combination of ICONIC’s size, experience, workforce, and integrated service offering creates unmatched value for our clients.
Every project we undertake starts with a solid foundation. Iconic won’t compromise its core values for profit. Safety, quality, skilled people, and experience allow us to deliver truly lasting value to our clients’ project outcomes.
Safety: We go home safe every night. Integrity: Around here our word means something. Quality: Our quality stands on its own. Accountability: We provide solutions, not problems. Teamwork: Great people working together.
The power of connecting multiple services across our client’s project lifecycle gives us the unique ability to deliver end-to-end project support. From engineering, civil earthworks, electric utility substation construction, overhead or underground distribution services, and site remediation, we truly transform our offering to meet our client’s site and scope requirements. By bringing more of the services integral to a project’s success in-house, ICONIC is able to self-perform many activities that might otherwise be subcontracted. This offers several advantages to our clients, such as greater integration and communication across all team members.
WHAT WE DO: Electric Utility Construction, Substation Services, Civil Earthworks, Distribution, Engineering, Panel Fabrication, Procurement
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE: Utilities, Oil & Gas, Renewable Power: Solar, Wind & Battery Energy Storage
Get in touch with us to learn more: (403) 910-3823