construction operations manager

Government of Canada - Western; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Canada is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate subcontractors, evaluate daily operations, and manage budgets for various construction projects. This role requires specialized environmental knowledge, effective communication skills, and the ability to work both in-person and remotely. Candidates should hold a relevant certificate in trades or horticultural science and possess a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in project management.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work under pressure and pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors activities.
• Evaluate daily operations.
• Plan and organize daily operations.
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates.
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones.
• Read blueprints, schemas and drawings.
• Plan and manage budgets.
• Prepare reports.
• Direct, control and evaluate daily operations.

Skills

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Values and ethics

Accountability

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Horticultural science

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Horticultural science

Experience

5 years or more

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

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Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Office
• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Residential construction
• Commercial and/or industrial construction

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors activities
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Plan and manage budgets
• Prepare reports
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• Working groups
• Contractors
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Project management

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Accountability

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer