Manager, Construction Management

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Meadow Lake; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to lead project delivery and business development in Vancouver. This role involves overseeing construction management activities, ensuring safety and environmental leadership, and fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the construction industry, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for driving project success. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and professional growth, and contribute to some of North America's largest projects while enjoying a supportive and inclusive culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to elevate your career in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Extended Health Benefits

Career Planning

Annual Performance Reviews

Inclusive and Diverse Culture

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in construction management, preferably in engineering consulting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project delivery and manage consultants/contractors.
• Responsible for business development and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Management

Contract Administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.)

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

RAM is a project delivery firm specializing in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering and Advisory services across Canada. RAM is searching for a motivated and experienced individual in Vancouver, BC. The successful candidate will be an individual that enjoys a challenging, professional, and dynamic workplace and contributing to the success of a hardworking team.

Project Delivery

• Overall project leadership;
• Provide health, safety and environmental leadership;
• Manage consultants/contractors and respond to technical inquiries;
• Team leadership, including the coordination of resources;
• Meeting/workshop facilitation and leadership;
• Effectively plan, implement and manage all common site services;
• Provide value engineering assistance and constructability input;
• Contract administration leadership;
• Stakeholder management and engagement;
• Permitting management;
• Project reporting (via meeting minutes, project status reports/memos, etc.), and field reviews;
• Monitor budget and progress of construction work;
• Act as the key contact on site with clients, stakeholders, sub-consultants, contractors and support staff;
• Chair and attend site meetings and communicate directly with clients, maintaining a respectful and professional working relationship.

Business Development

• Responsible for Business Development and the pursuit of new clients for the Construction Management (CM) department including tracking and evaluating all opportunities;
• Actively contribute to growing RAM’s revenue and obtain client satisfaction by performance excellence;
• Lead and participate in RFP processes for various CM opportunities;
• Collaborate with other divisions to actively promote RAM and its other services;
• Identify and secure partnership opportunities;
• Maintain key client relationships;
• Travel as required for both projects and client development.

People Management

• Lead the CM team, manage people, and advise on training and professional development for staff;
• Manage company staff working on specific projects in construction management roles;
• Create the annual CM department strategy, and set key performance indicators for the department and staff;
• Establish succession planning initiatives for key roles;
• Lead recruitment of key staff.

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field;
• 12+ years of progressive experience in construction management, preferably within engineering consulting or construction industries;
• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) through Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) or equivalent;
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is an asset;
• Safety certifications like Occupational First Aid Level 2/3 or Construction Safety Officer (CSO) preferred;
• Strong leadership and team management skills;
• Knowledge of construction techniques, equipment, materials, and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project);
• Effective contract administration skills, including managing budgets, change orders, and timelines;
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to address real-time challenges;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage teams, clients, and stakeholders;
• Familiarity with WorkSafeBC regulations and local construction safety standards.

Why You Should Join RAM

• Tuition Reimbursement and Career Planning;
• Extended Health Benefits;
• Ability to work on North America’s largest projects;
• Be part of an innovative technical team;
• Grow & develop your career;
• Join an inclusive and diverse culture;
• Annual Performance and Salary Reviews.

For seven consecutive years, RAM has made Canadian Business and Maclean’s Growth 500 ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Ranking Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by five-year revenue growth, the Growth 500 profiles the country’s most successful growing businesses.

Interested?

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your professional career, please send your resume in confidence to [e-mail]. RAM is committed to employment equity and hires based on merit.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.