construction manager

Government of Canada - Western; Squamish; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A government position seeks a construction supervisor to oversee civil operations in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have extensive experience, manage subcontractor activities, and ensure quality control in all projects. Benefits include health coverage, free parking, and training support.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in civil construction.
• Supervising a team of 3-4 people.
• Knowledge of quality control and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors' activities and supervise daily operations.
• Plan, prepare construction schedules, and monitor progress.
• Implement quality control policies and prepare operational reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Leadership for safety excellence course

Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Ground Disturbance - Level II program

Tools

MS Office

MS Outlook

Hand tools

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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

• Civil (road and bridge construction, etc.)
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities Tasks

• Coordinate subcontractors activities
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Hire and supervise activities of subcontractors
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Develop risk management plans
• Prepare reports

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Leadership for safety excellence course
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Ground Disturbance - Level II program

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Outlook

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Additional information Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• 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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program