construction manager

Government of Canada - Western; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Canada seeks an experienced construction manager to oversee operations and manage construction projects. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include hiring subcontractors, preparing budgets, and ensuring quality control. The work setting is primarily outdoor and on-site, emphasizing effective communication and organizational skills. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to work under fast-paced conditions with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate daily operations.
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates.
• Hire and supervise activities of subcontractors.
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control.
• Read blueprints, schemas and drawings.
• Plan and manage budgets.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Prepare reports.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Values and ethics

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work location

On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Office
• Rural area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Evaluate daily operations
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Hire and supervise activities of subcontractors
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Plan and manage budgets
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Prepare reports

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Accountability