Construction General Manager

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

Job summary

A prominent construction company in Calgary is seeking a Construction General Manager to oversee preconstruction projects, ensuring they meet budget and schedule requirements. You will lead project management and maintain client relationships, requiring a minimum of 10 years in a leadership role within the construction sector. This full-time role offers a starting salary of CAD $160,000 and various benefits, including relocation support and profit-sharing.

Benefits

Relocation support

Travel Allowance

Profit-sharing plan

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in a leadership role in a construction company.
• Experience in large commercial and institutional projects.
• Successful track record with major construction projects over $25M.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate preconstruction projects from start to finish.
• Develop and maintain client and trade relationships.
• Lead bid proposal responses with team support.
• Oversee large projects exceeding $25M.
• Ensure project health, safety, and environmental standards are met.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Construction expertise

Bid management

Relationship management

Education

College diploma in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Company

Bird Construction Group

Job Title

Construction General Manager (Internal Title : Manager, Preconstruction)

NOC Code

70010 (Construction Managers)

Wage

Starting 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

• Benefits are offered through the company’s benefits plan
• Relocation support
• Travel Allowance
• 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