construction manager

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

Job summary

Join a leading government agency focused on green jobs aimed at environmental preservation. The role involves project management, overseeing subcontractors, and ensuring quality control in construction projects, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and effective communication. Work will contribute to Canada's net-zero target and involves various responsibilities from planning to execution.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Commission

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Maternity and parental benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Specialization in project management.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors activities.
• Plan and prepare construction schedules.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Interior

Work setting

• Office

Budgetary responsibility

• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000

Responsibilities Tasks

• Coordinate subcontractors activities
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Select trade subcontractors
• 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
• 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

• 5-10 people
• Contractors
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

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
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)