Assistant Construction Manager - Contract

SGS; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inspection and verification company is seeking an experienced Assistant Construction Manager to oversee pipeline and industrial construction projects across Canada. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of safety and compliance, and must be an Independent Contractor. The role involves supporting the Construction Manager and ensuring all aspects of the project align with established standards. This position offers a rotation of 17 days on and 4 days off.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in pipeline, oil & gas, or industrial construction.
• Strong understanding of codes and industry standards.
• Must be an Independent Contractor.

Responsibilities

• Support Construction Manager in overseeing construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality plans.
• Provide leadership and guidance to inspection staff.

Skills

Construction processes understanding

Safety focus

Collaboration

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical diploma or trade certification

Job description

• Contract

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Construction Manager to support construction execution and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and in compliance with all standards. The candidate can be located anywhere in Canada. The work will be done at the client's site.

• Support Construction Manager in overseeing pipeline / industrial construction projects
• Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and quality plans
• Enforce stop work authority and promote a strong safety culture
• Oversee inspectors to ensure work aligns with drawings, specs, codes, and standards
• Review contractor safe work practices, hazard assessments, and daily reporting
• Monitor construction progress and drive corrective actions where required
• Assist with NCRs, non-conformance tracking, and issue resolution
• Coordinate with contractors, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure alignment
• Support documentation, record management, and project close-out requirements
• Conduct site walkdowns and ensure quality and compliance on-site
• Provide leadership and guidance to inspection staff

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• 8+ years of experience in pipeline, oil & gas, or industrial construction (preferred)
• Strong understanding of construction processes, codes, and industry standards
• Technical diploma, trade certification, or engineering background considered an asset
• Must be an Independent Contractor
• Rotation: 17 days on / 4 days off
• Strong focus on safety, collaboration, and accountability

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.