Senior Construction Director (FRTP)

Transportation Investment Corporation; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 149,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks vacation + increase with 1‑

Mentorship and succession planning

Health and dental benefits

BC Public Sector Pension Plan

Job summary

Transportation Investment Corporation is seeking a Senior Construction Director to oversee construction activities on the Fraser River Tunnel Project. You will act as the Owner's onsite liaison among contractors, consultants, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in heavy civil construction, risk management, and leadership, with a proven ability to mentor engineers and manage complex interfaces across teams

Qualifications

• 20+ years experience on major infrastructure projects such as rail transit, bridges, highways, tunnels, or large public works.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction practices.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and project delivery models.
• Strong problem-solving and issue-resolution skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to assess construction risks and develop practical solutions.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifies emerging construction risks and works collaboratively with project stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies.
• Provides day-to-day field oversight, training and leadership to the construction management team.
• Maintains and escalates accurate records of construction activities, observations, issues, and decisions.
• Advises construction management team in resolving field issues that may affect project delivery.
• Ensures effective interface management between contractors, utilities, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and adjacent project activities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Safety leadership

Job description

The salary range for this position is $149,000 to $205,000. The final offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and internal equity considerations. Please note that the offer may fall anywhere within the posted range and is not necessarily at the top end.

About Us:

Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp) is a public crown corporation dedicated to delivering major infrastructure projects in British Columbia on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. With approximately $15 billion in major infrastructure developments, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of construction oversight.

Why Join Us:

At TI Corp, you’ll be part of a dynamic and innovative team driving transformative infrastructure projects that make a real difference in communities. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture where your ideas are valued. Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Here, your contributions will not only shape your career but also the future of our infrastructure landscape. Join us and be a part of something impactful.

Overview:

This Senior Construction Director serves as an owner's senior field representative responsible for overseeing construction activities on the Fraser River Tunnel Project. Acting as a primary onsite liaison between the Owner, Project Contractor, consultants, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders, the role monitors construction progress, identifies and escalates risks, and ensures the contractor's work complies with project requirements related to safety, quality, environmental management, and schedule.

What We Offer:

• Vacation starts at five weeks and with an additional one day per year of service to a maximum of six weeks.
• TI Corp is dedicated to professionally growing staff and building internal capacity, through mentorship, active succession planning, learning and development financial assistance, and membership dues.
• Extended health and dental benefits plus a $1000 Health Spending Account annually.
• We are part of the BC Public Sector Pension Plan - if you join us from other Public Service or Public Sector organizations who are part of this pension plan, your pension will continue seamlessly.
• Hybrid work arrangement with the ability to work from home one day a week following an orientation period.
• Top-up allowance for maternity and parental leave.
• Free travel insurance for full-time employees.
• Transit subsidy program.

Key Accountabilities:

• Identifies emerging construction risks and work collaboratively with project stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies.

Monitoring construction activities and mitigating problems and issues related to the following:

• Immersed tube tunnel construction.
• Bored tunnel construction using TBMs.
• Cut-and-cover tunnel construction in urban environments.
• Marine works, cofferdams, dredging, and temporary works.
• Deep excavation and ground support systems.
• Geotechnical risk management and settlement control.
• Waterproofing, tunnel lining, ventilation, fire-life-safety, and systems integration.

Monitoring risk and safety issues, particularly related to the following:

• Marine and waterway construction risks.
• Navigation and shipping constraints.
• Flooding and water ingress management.
• Emergency response planning.
• Complex temporary works.
• Environmental compliance and permitting.
• Occupational health and safety leadership.
• Reviews construction methodologies and work sequencing for potential impacts and risks.
• Provides day-to-day field oversight, training and leadership to the construction management team.
• Actively promotes and reinforces a strong safety culture across all construction activities in conjunction with the Safety Advisors.
• Works closely with the Quality team to ensure quality management processes, identifying non conformance issues and supporting resolutions, and ensuring deficiencies are addressed prior to work acceptance.
• Ensures effective interface management between contractors, utilities, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and adjacent project activities.
• Advises construction management team in resolving field issues that may affect project delivery.
• Provides field input regarding contractor performance, claims, disputes, schedule recovery plans, and change management processes.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to Project Engineers, Traffic Engineers, Construction Managers, EITs, and consultant staff.
• Maintains and escalates accurate records of construction activities, observations, issues, and decisions.

Qualifications:

• 20 + years experience on major infrastructure projects such as rail transit, bridges, highways, tunnels, or large public works.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction practices.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and project delivery models.
• Strong problem-solving and issue-resolution skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to assess construction risks and develop practical solutions.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of an acceptable current criminal record check.

Notes:

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