Manager of Construction Operations

Amentum; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Construction Manager based in Ottawa to oversee datacenter construction and upgrade projects. This role involves coordinating internal and subcontractor teams while ensuring a safe work environment and meeting project deadlines. Candidates should possess relevant experience and a General Contractors License in Quebec, along with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Educational reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Health benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in mission critical and data center construction.
• Experience working in live data centers required.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and subcontractor teams for datacenter construction.
• Ensure a safe working environment and support technical direction.
• Update construction and schedule plans for project management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

General Contractors License in Quebec

Job description

The Mission Critical Construction Manager is primarily a Foreman / Superintendent role responsible for managing internal and subcontractor crews for datacenter construction and upgrade projects. Scopes vary from minor BMS / EPMS upgrade projects to major multidisciplinary scopes involving multiple subcontractors and trades. This position will be based out of Montreal.

Primary Responsibilities

• Full time on-site
• Coordinate and support internal and subcontractor teams on mission critical renovation / upgrade projects that include BMS, EPMS, mechanical, electrical, and structural scopes of work
• Maintain safe working environment and champion our safety culture
• Apply expertise to support project management teams with planning, schedule management, coordination, and closeout
• Provide technical direction and support for field crews in daily construction activities
• Provide construction and schedule updates to project management team
• Assist with coordination of client submittals, site logistics plans, and as-built documentation
• Assist with coordination of RFIs and maintain log as required
• Attend site visits and bid walks with client and subcontractors
• Coordinate with estimating and project team to support RFQs and bid submittals
• Promote positive customer relationships

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave. Salary offer is geographic dependent.

Requirements / Experience

• 3-5 years or more of Mission Critical and Data Center construction experience. Experience working in live datacenters required
• Must possess an active General Contractors License in Quebec
• Experience with BMS and EPMS systems construction, integration, and commissioning tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic team environment with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Solution orientated with solid problem-solving skills
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites
• Ability to pass background check

Essential Functions : Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting to 20 pounds. Hand manipulation is required for grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and / or left hands utilized. Need to reach and / or work above the shoulder, as well as below the shoulder for same. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and work at heights.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at and .

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