construction manager

Government of Canada - Central; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental entity in Canada is seeking a construction project coordinator with at least 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. The role involves managing subcontractors, preparing budgets, and ensuring quality control on industrial and commercial construction projects. Candidates should be proficient in tools like AutoCAD and Microsoft Office while demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in construction management.
• Bachelor's degree required for the role.
• Strong knowledge of CADD and blueprint interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of subcontractors and evaluate daily operations.
• Plan and prepare construction budgets and schedules.
• Establish quality control policies and oversee data analysis.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Visio

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Office
• Urban area
• Willing to relocate
• Industrial construction
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Telecommunications industry

Responsibilities Tasks

• Coordinate subcontractors activities
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Plan and manage budgets
• Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Develop risk management plans
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Prepare reports

Supervision

• Contractors

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Microsoft Visio
• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Word

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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