Construction General Manager

Bird Construction; Calgary; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 160,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction is seeking a Construction General Manager in Calgary to lead preconstruction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of leadership experience, handle high-value bids and ensure the successful delivery of large construction projects. Key responsibilities include managing relationships, overseeing project execution, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

Relocation support

Profit-sharing participation

Comprehensive benefits plan

Qualifications

• 10 years in a leadership role in construction.
• Experience with commercial projects exceeding $25M.
• Expertise in construction project management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct preconstruction projects from start to finish.
• Manage client and consultant relationships.
• Lead bid proposal responses and oversee major projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Bid Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

College Diploma in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Job description

This range is provided by Bird Construction. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$150,000.00/yr - CA$160,000,000.00/yr

Company: Bird Construction Group

Job Title

Construction General Manager (Internal Title: Manager, Preconstruction)

NOC Code: 70010 (Construction Managers)

Wage: Starting a at CAD$160,000 per year (full-time/40 hours a week)

Location(s) of work: 4820 Richard Road SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 6L1 Canada. May be required to travel to worksite locations across Alberta.

Number of Positions: One (1)

Required Language Skills: English (spoken and written)

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate preconstruction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget.
• Develop, manage, and maintain new and existing client, consultant, and trade relationships.
• Lead bid proposal responses to clients with the support of marketing and other team members.
• Overseeing large projects in excess of $25M.
• Lead all preconstruction planning activities are executed by the project team to the satisfaction of the organization and the client.
• Confirm that estimate/cost plan incorporates value for the owner, accommodates the consultant’s design intent and the targeted profitability.
• Conduct the negotiation and oversee the preparation and execution of the prime contract.
• Ensure project health, safety and environmental standards meet or exceed legislated requirements and company policy.
• Know project critical issues at all times and ensure the project team has followed up to address issues to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
• Assume the overall day to day project management responsibility for at least one major project within the region.
• Conduct performance plans and assessments with direct reports.

Required Skills:

• 10 years’ experience in a leadership role in a construction company
• Experience in large commercial and institutional projects as well as P3 buildings, experience in major construction projects.
• Track record of successful commercial project management of large, complex, construction projects in excess of $25M
• Deep expertise and proven track record with respect to the continuous improvement project delivery services and value-added constructability process and practice
• Experience in gaining major bids with joint venture partners, with proven management of successful infrastructure and construction bids

Required Education:

A minimum of a college diploma in Construction Management, Building Studies, Civil Engineering or a related field.

• Benefits are offered through the company’s benefits plan
• Relocation support
• Participation in the company’s profit-sharing plan

How to Apply:

Please send your resume to the following email address: [e-mail]

Attention: Jason DeCarle

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Construction

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