Construction Manager - Contract

Sonepar; Surrey; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits program

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance & disability

Job summary

Sonepar is seeking a Construction Manager to lead a major facility project in Edmonton, Alberta. You will drive planning, execution, and commissioning, coordinating teams and vendors to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management, with a focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. One-year contract with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction or project management.
• Experience leading large-scale commercial/industrial construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field is an asset.
• PMI/PMI-ACP or other construction-related certifications are assets.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and commissioning of a major facility construction project.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, and vendors to meet milestones on schedule and within budget.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, scope, risks, and overall progress throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Lead site meetings, project reviews and stakeholder updates to ensure alignment.
• Manage project documentation, contracts, change orders, permits and compliance requirements.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

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Texcan provides customers with high quality wire and cable products at the best value possible. As one of Canada’s largest distributor for over 45 years, we have built a reputation for going to great lengths for our customers. We supply solutions for a variety of different markets in residential, commercial, industrial and emerging green markets such as wind farms, solar energy, hydroelectric, water and waste treatments.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

What's In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader withover 40 years of experienceto help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for theworld's #1privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• Be part of anISO certifiedcompany with a strong a quality assurance program and new technologies which help you perform at your best.
• Attractive compensationwith benefits and “other perks” such as tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Referralprovides the opportunity to earn more while you work by referring one of the best you know.
• In-depth process and product trainingprovided by a mentored approach, product knowledge sessions hosted by the Product Manager and lunch and learn meetings.
• We house thelargest inventoryto better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.

Scope of Position

The Construction Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, delivery, commissioning, and operational readiness of a major facility construction project in Edmonton, Alberta. This position serves as the primary on-site project leader, ensuring the project is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards. The role works closely with contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support all phases of the project from construction through occupancy and project close-out.

*One Year Contract Role

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Construction Manager responsible for the successful delivery of a major facility construction project.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, and vendors to ensure project milestones are achieved safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, scope, risks, and overall progress throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Lead and facilitate site meetings, project reviews, and stakeholder updates.
• Manage project documentation, contracts, change orders, permits, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and delays, implementing corrective actions as required.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and occupancy readiness activities.
• Support equipment installation, startup, and operational handover requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure facility requirements and business needs are incorporated into project execution.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality standards, and project deliverables.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports, including progress updates, schedules, budgets, and key risks.
• Support project close-out activities, including final inspections, deficiencies, documentation, and turnover.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction management, project management, commercial construction, industrial construction, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale construction projects from initiation through completion.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, and external vendors.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of construction practices, building systems, project controls, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other construction-related certifications are considered assets.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:
• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.