Construction Manager - Cosburn Station

Bechtel Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Cosburn Construction Manager to oversee the planning and execution of the Cosburn Station project in Toronto. The role requires extensive experience in managing construction teams, planning various project phases, and ensuring rigorous compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will foster collaboration among diverse teams while delivering projects effectively and timely.

Benefits

Robust benefits including professional development

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Requires 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of work experience.
• Strong understanding of environmental and health regulations.
• Experience with deep underground structures and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction planning and execution for Cosburn Station.
• Ensure project is delivered according to contract requirements.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage project risks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Risk Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Job description

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• Relocation Authorized:National - Family
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location:Toronto, ON

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Job Summary:

The Cosburn Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing the construction planning and construction of Cosburn Station by the Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations (PTUS) contractor via the PTUS progressive design and build contract. The Cosburn Construction Manager reports to the PTUS Delivery Manager who is the DP’s lead on the PTUS contract. The PTUS Sammon Construction Manager will have a team of one or two field specialists once construction commences.

Major Responsibilities:

A key project leader within the Ontario Line Delivery Partner team, the Construction Manager for Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations is responsible for the construction of the Cosburn station underground structure towards the north of the Ontario Line alignment. Alongside previous industry experience supervising construction of deep underground structures, the successful candidate will have proven experience in leading teams and providing operational direction to multi-discipline field specialists and commercial support teams.

• Safeguard that the Project Company delivers Cosburn Station in accordance with the contract.
• Reviewing Parent Companydeliverables for Cosburn Station and provide feedback regarding conformance with contract requirements and otherwise improvements that would benefit the project.
• Reporting progress and escalating issues to the Cosburn Project Manager and Pape Delivery Manager
• Communicating clearly and effectively with internal teams, clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals, deliverable and timelines.
• Planning, coordinating and managing all phases of construction project, including project initiation, planning, execution, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Establishing project objectives, scope and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and ensuring alignment with client requirements
• Ability to determine potential risks while devising proactive ways to solve them including maintaining a “look-ahead” view and reporting forecasts, risks and issues.
• Developing and managing project schedules, budgets and resource allocations to ensure cost efficiency and timely delivery, reporting and escalating trends
• Liaising with architects, engineers, contractors and subcontractors to monitor construction progress, resolve issues and ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Supporting the contractor procurement processes, including bid evaluations, contract negotiations and vendor selection.
• Ability to welcome feedback and use it to improve the quality of production
• Providing input to Delivery Partnerprogress report for the station.
• Build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships to foster collaboration, trust and a positive working environment.
• Maintain effective communication with project team members and stakeholders to provide project updates, address concerns and foster strong working relationships.
• Lead, mentor & inspire team members, fostering a strong delivery, safety and quality culture and mindset
• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements and being a good neighbor to the surrounding area during construction
• Ensure that quality is managed throughout the construction with a right first-time mentality, recommending actions to address non-conformances / improve the outcome of Pape Station.
• Be an advocate for ensuring diversity and inclusion

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the relevant Environmental, Health and Safety regulations as they relate to area of responsibility.
• Technical knowledge and experience of relevant construction methods and systems including:
• Deep underground structures, slurry wall/d-wall support of excavation, sequential excavation methods (SEM), pipe canopies, ground improvement methods, and station construction for subway systems;
• Construction works within and adjacent to public right of way in city environment, inclusive of pedestrian safety and traffic management;
• Site logistics, hauling, and laydown management on small/tight jobsites;
• Utility clearance/ diversion.
• Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements.
• Has knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts; knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents. Prior experience supervising and administering contractors.

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