Construction Manager

APM MacLean; Summerside; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction is seeking a dedicated Construction Manager to oversee significant projects. This role involves managing a $50M+ construction project, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach to working with clients and site personnel. If you have a passion for construction and a proven track record in project management, this opportunity offers a chance to make a substantial impact in a family-oriented business that values safety and excellence in execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading construction or engineering projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or construction management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a $50M+ construction project ensuring quality and budget.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and manage project status.
• Prepare monthly progress billings and monitor site safety.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Construction Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction management diploma/certification

Job description

APM MacLean is an Island owned family-oriented construction business that has continued to grow for over 60 years. APM MacLean key sectors include design build, construction management, general contracting of all commercial, multi-residential, institutional, and industrial properties from conception, to design, to completion.

APM MacLean would like to invite qualified, enthusiastic individuals to apply for the following career opportunity: Construction Manager (on site).

PURPOSE:

The Construction Manager possesses the knowledge, experience, and confidence to engage and professionally interact with the Client Representative while successfully directing the Site Superintendent and other Site personnel in planning, coordinating, and safely executing the work in accordance with the contract documents, schedule, and budget. The incumbent will work closely with the Client Representative for a project and fulfill an integral role on the project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for overseeing a $50M+ construction project.
• Ensure projects assigned meet anticipated schedules, stay within budget, exceed client satisfaction, and are executed at the highest level of quality expected from APM MacLean.
• Develop and maintain professional interaction with the Client Representative.
• Ensure Site Superintendents reference and update APM MacLean’s Best Practice manual on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure Site Superintendents are up-to-date regarding site instructions (SI’s), RFI’s, addendums, etc.
• Tender, review, approve, and award all sub-trades in conjunction with the Vice President of Operations.
• Negotiate with each sub-trade contract to achieve the best possible price.
• Issue PO’s or LOA’s for the approved sub-trade contracts as awarded.
• Regularly meet with the Site Superintendent for the project to review all aspects of the project: scope, budget, schedule, list of sub-trades awarded contracts, and safety principles.
• Notify the Safety Manager of the commencement date for site activities.
• Ensure Builder’s Risk Insurance and WCIB coverage is in place prior to any work taking place.
• Ensure all bonding requirements are in place for each project if required.
• Organize a pre-construction meeting to review the project in detail with the Site Superintendent.
• Approve materials and supplies to be purchased for use on site in conjunction with the Site Superintendent.
• Prepare monthly progress billings including all approved change orders and communicate this information to the Accounting department no later than the third week of each month.
• Monitor site safety and ensure that the requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and APM MacLean Safety Policy are enforced.
• Raise and discuss relevant issues during daily communications with the Site Superintendent.
• Monitor and resolve any on-site issues that may arise. Provide guidance to the Site Superintendent to improve project planning and productivity.
• Organize and chair (if permitted) weekly or bi-weekly site meetings to review project status, schedule, quality of work, and sub-trade performance.
• Develop strong working relationships with architects and consultants in order to acquire prompt approvals and payment certificates.
• Manage and execute the Contemplated Change Order (CCO), Change Order (CO), and Change Directive (CD) process in a timely manner, responding to the time frames requested by the Client Representative and contract specifications. In all cases, follow up until an approved CO is received within the timelines of contract specifications.
• Review on a weekly basis the financial status of the project which will include the monitoring of on-site materials and labour costs, status of sub-trade contracts, impact of CCO’s and CO’s on the budget. Anomalies to be reported to the Vice President of Operations.
• Prepare a bi-weekly report for the Vice President & General Manager highlighting the project status, schedule, finances, change orders, and any issues to be addressed.
• Obtain final inspections from all governing parties, prepare deficiency lists, arrange a walk-through of the project with the Client Representative, and apply and obtain an occupancy permit for the project in conjunction with the Site Superintendent.
• Ensure all close-out documents are completed and filed with the Consultant / Client as per contract specifications.
• Prepare and submit a close-out report within 3 weeks of project completion reporting on financial status, deficiency status, sub-trade performance with recommendations or future considerations and Site Superintendent.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Ensure APM MacLean safety requirements are carried out at ALL times.
• Meet or exceed project schedule and budget expectations.
• Develop a positive and collaborative relationship with all stakeholders (Client Representative, Site Superintendent, etc.).
• Timely handling of CCO’s, CO’s, and CD’s in addition to monthly billing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (PEng) preferred and/or construction management/technology diploma/certification.
• 5+ years of experience leading construction or engineering projects as a Project Manager.
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in Canada.
• Ability to perform financial and mathematical analysis.