Construction Manager

JDS Group of Companies; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JDS Group of Companies in Canada is seeking a Construction Manager to lead large-scale mining construction projects from planning through commissioning. You will oversee safety, quality and productivity, coordinating with engineering, procurement and project controls to deliver on schedule and budget.

This senior role requires decisive leadership, contractor oversight, and a proven ability to manage multi-hundred‑million-dollar programs in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all construction-related activities on major mining projects from pre-construction through commissioning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for construction execution on behalf of the project team.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and accountability among all site personnel and contractors.

Job description

The Construction Manager is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing and directing large-scale mining construction projects valued between $500 million and $1 billion+. This role entails full-cycle construction management, including planning, execution, contractor oversight, schedule adherence, budget management, and coordination with engineering, procurement, and project controls. The Construction Manager ensures that safety, quality, and productivity standards are upheld throughout the project lifecycle.

Leadership & Oversight

• Lead all construction-related activities on major mining projects from pre-construction through commissioning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for construction execution on behalf of the project team.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and accountability among all site personnel and contractors.