Construction Manager

TEEMA; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Burnaby is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee large projects. Responsibilities include resource management, ensuring safety on site, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and strong knowledge of project management practices. This 12-month contract offers a competitive hourly rate of $97.00 - $116.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
• Strong knowledge of project management practices essential.
• Proficient understanding of safety regulations necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects ensuring safety and quality.
• Manage resources for project completion within budget.
• Conduct stakeholder engagements and public consultations.

Skills

Construction methodologies

Safety standards knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Construction Manager  Job ID: 83405  Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Overview

The Construction Manager Level 3 leads the construction of large projects and programs with high complexity and diverse scope in support of completing projects safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

What you will be doing

• Manage the allocation of materials, financial, and human resources by using excellent technical skills in construction methodologies, estimating, and contract management in support of delivering quality projects safely, within budget, and on time.
• Ensure work site safety by prioritizing the safe execution of work by performing and giving feedback on Safe Work Observations using excellent knowledge in safety standards and regulations to improve the company’s safety performance.
• Develop comprehensive mitigation plans by identifying, analyzing, and monitoring risks, including reputational, environmental, safety, and indigenous relations for effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement by leading the public consultation process on construction activities using expert skills in communication, principled negotiation, and persuasive influencing so that projects are planned and implemented successfully.
• Respond appropriately to internal and third-party construction inquiries and escalated issues using good working knowledge of project management and company policies and procedures to maintain positive, collaborative relationships with stakeholders and First Nations.
• Act as a subject matter expert on committees and project teams and advising on complex technical issues to develop future capability at the company.
• Assist the project team by performing various construction support activities such as supporting the management of claims and facilitating cross-functional team collaboration to successfully complete projects.
• Construction Manager will support the Revelstoke portfolio.
• Some of the major projects currently on-going include:
• Replacement of 500KV transformers
• Replacement and modernization of Controls
• Installation of Instrumentation at St Cyr Slide
• Installation of Revelstoke Unit 6
• Installation of fibre optic cable between Revelstoke and Mica Creek.
• Various other upgrades in the Southern Interior West portfolio which includes projects at the Walter Hardman Generating Station and the Whatshan Generating Station

What you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of project management
• Excellent working knowledge of safety standards and regulations such as Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards and WorkSafe Regulations
• Advanced English skills for professional environment, written and spoken

Salary/Rate Range: $97.00 - $116 per hour

Term: 12-month contract; most likely to extend

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com