Construction Manager - Expression of Interest

ClearWater Energy Services; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearWater Energy Services in Canada seeks a Manager, Construction to lead and deliver high‑safety, high‑quality construction, maintenance and turnaround projects. You will drive planning, resource coordination, budgeting and stakeholder management to achieve schedule and cost targets.

Reporting to the District Manager, you will mentor field teams, optimize workface execution, and ensure compliance with client requirements and regulatory standards across multiple concurrent programs.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer designation (Mechanical preferred) or Journeyperson Mechanical Trades Certification.
• Minimum 10 years of supervisory experience managing industrial construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects with budgets ranging from $5 million to $20 million and workforces of up to 200 craft personnel and contractors.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, project management, cost control, and operational planning knowledge.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting Requests for Proposals (RFPs), technical drawings, and project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects while upholding safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets.
• Develop and implement project plans and execution strategies; manage workface planning and field work packages.
• Coordinate resources including labour, materials, tools, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Provide leadership to General Forepersons, Forepersons, and field personnel; mentor and develop team.
• Monitor performance, ensure contractual commitments, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, estimating, and cost control activities.
• Foster client relationships and ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Project management

Cost control

Operational planning

Mechanical knowledge

RFPs review

Education

Professional Engineer designation (Mechanical preferred)

Journeyperson Mechanical Trades Certification

Job description

Company Description

ClearWater is a leading service provider in Canada’s energy and industrial markets offering full asset life cycle support, including construction, maintenance, fabrication, and environmental services. Committed to safety and quality, we foster a workplace culture that values innovation and sustainability. With a strong local presence and top-tier talent, we deliver high-quality services as we help our customers bring their resources to our world.

Job Description

The Manager, Construction is responsible for leading the successful execution of construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, schedule performance, and cost control. Reporting to the District Manager, this role provides leadership and direction to field operations teams, oversees project execution strategies, and ensures contractual obligations and client commitments are consistently met.

Working collaboratively with project managers, operations teams, clients, subcontractors, and site leadership, the Manager, Construction drives operational excellence through effective planning, resource management, and team development. This role requires strong leadership capabilities, extensive construction expertise, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in complex industrial environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven construction professional who is passionate about safety, operational excellence, and delivering successful project outcomes.

What would you be doing?

Safety Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Championing FLINT's HSE policies, programs, and initiatives across all field operations.
• Fostering a positive safety culture that prioritizes safety and quality in every aspect of project execution.
• Ensuring operational teams are aligned with FLINT's core values, policies, and procedures.
• Supporting compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, and company expectations.
• Leading by example in safety performance, accountability, and operational excellence.

Project Planning & Execution

• Supporting the development and implementation of project plans, execution strategies, and operational systems.
• Managing workface planning activities, including work scopes, shift schedules, and field work packages.
• Coordinating project resources to achieve safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Ensuring daily and weekly planning processes are maintained and effectively communicated to field supervision.
• Driving efficient execution through proactive problem-solving and operational oversight.

Resource Management & Team Leadership

Provide Leadership And Direction To Field Operations Teams By

• Supervising and supporting General Forepersons, Forepersons, and field personnel.
• Coordinating labour, materials, tools, equipment, and subcontractor resources.
• Working collaboratively with project leadership to identify and resolve resource challenges.
• Supporting workforce development through coaching, mentoring, and performance leadership.
• Building and maintaining a high-performing team environment focused on accountability and collaboration.

Client Relationships & Financial Performance

Support Successful Business Outcomes By

• Ensuring contractual commitments and client expectations are consistently achieved.
• Monitoring project performance and implementing corrective actions when required.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, estimating, and cost control activities.
• Analyzing operational and financial performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintaining positive client relationships through responsive and effective project execution.

Continuous Improvement

Contribute To Organizational Success By

• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and project performance.
• Supporting lessons learned and best practice initiatives.
• Driving accountability for project outcomes and operational excellence.
• Promoting innovation and continuous improvement across assigned operations.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer designation (Mechanical preferred), or Journeyperson Mechanical Trades Certification.
• Minimum 10 years of supervisory experience managing industrial construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects with budgets ranging from $5 million to $20 million and workforces of up to 200 craft personnel and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, project management, cost control, and operational planning.
• Technical expertise in mechanical and piping construction, turnaround execution, maintenance programs, operations coordination, equipment management, cost estimating, and bid development.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting Requests for Proposals (RFPs), technical drawings, and project specifications.

Additional Information

This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position and will require completion of drug and alcohol testing.

This posting is intended to collect expressions of interest for potential future opportunities.

Our Commitment to Our People

When You Join ClearWater, We Make These Promises

• Your work will matter. The projects you'll help build will serve communities for generations.
• Your growth is our priority. We'll invest in your development and create paths for advancement.
• Your voice will be heard. Your experience and ideas will shape how we tackle challenges.
• Your team will support you. You'll work with people who want to see you succeed.
• Your ambition will be rewarded. As you grow, ClearWater grows – and we recognize those who help us build better.

Shape Your Future. Strengthen Your Craft. Leave A Legacy.