Operations jobs in Canada

Reporting to the Project Director, the Project/Construction Manager is accountable for providing project management and direction for a project or portfolio of projects, ensuring the safety execution and timely completion for all projects. The position is involved in project planning and start-up, project financials, project pre-construction, project execution and close-out, EHS and maintain a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations. The incumbent is responsible for managing and mentoring project management team personnel, with direct reports of up to 15 staff, and possesses the technical, leadership, and communication skills necessary to complete a project from estimate to close-out with limited supervision.

Essential Functions

Execution

• Interpreting preconstruction documents in preparing, implementing, and monitoring tracking reports related to within the project budget.
• Direct involvement in the subcontracting process, which includes facilitating initial scope review meetings, finalizing agreed processes, developing subcontract scopes of work, and managing the subcontract distribution and final execution process.
• Direct the process of determining the quantity of budget estimates / deliverables to the client.
• Manage the project administration and daily operations, escalating issues as necessary.
• Manage the project schedule and milestone dates and ensure that close-out checklists are prepared and maintained during the project lifecycle.
• Maintain relationships and communication tools as needed with suppliers and other key project personnel to verify that materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained and / or delivered when required.
• Monitor the change management process, which includes identifying change events, submitting change notices, pricing and tracking change work, optional changes in project scope, and negotiating change orders with clients.
• Ensure that the project site and company assets are secure and maintain a safe and respectful working environment at all times.

Planning and Process

• Provide input into the completion of an organizational and responsibility matrix at the start of the project.
• Apply construction expertise to ensure proper project planning, scheduling, staffing, cost control, and project management.
• Review contract documents to obtain a clear understanding of deliverables, which will ensure project work will be completed on time and within budget.
• Manage the review and communicate objectives for critical milestones, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction measurements to project team members.
• Working with operations leaders in compiling and scheduling resources, both personnel and equipment for project execution.
• Contribute as appropriate to the pre-award process by determining project scope, planning, and estimating.
• Participate and chair weekly internal progress and performance meetings.
• Participate in client progress meetings and compile, approve and submit all required reporting.

Financial Accountabilities

• Utilizing and development of Thompson’s techniques and processes for tracking progress and work effectively.
• Monitor and control construction activities through effective teamwork and communication with on-site superintendents to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Weekly and monthly cost accruals and forecasts.
• Monthly progress estimates, LEM tracking and invoice generating.
• Address risk and implement corrective measures.
• Monitor and control progress, costs, and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.

Customer Focus

• Manage the experience of clients and key specialist subcontractors to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.
• Build effective relationships with customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support Thompson core values.
• Proactively seek new business opportunities through existing relationships.

EHS

• Demonstrate EHS and Quality behaviors that reflect corporate expectations.
• Take direct ownership / responsibility for the development, implementation, and execution of the Project Specific Safety Plan.
• Take personal responsibility for own health and safety, and that of other workers, visitors to the site(s), the community, and the environment.
• Analyze the environment for potential risks or safety hazards.
• Ensure EHS has equal status through all phases of the project prior to construction approval and during execution.
• Monitor and measures EHS goals and expectations using Key Performance Indicators.
• Understand and comply with client requirements, Occupational Health and Safety regulations, and all applicable government laws and regulations.
• Review, approve, and closes out all incidents to support Continuous Improvement processes and feedback for EHS and Leaders.
• Ensure that Project Quality Risk Assessment is conducted for the project upon award of project contract.
• Review the Field Surveillance Reports and initiate NCRs based on analysis and severity of findings.
• Ensure that Quality KPI data for the project is documented.

Quality and Engineering

• Direct involvement in developing Inspection Test Plans and Project Specific Quality Control Management Plans.
• Ensure, through project quality team, that all QA & QC KPI’s are followed and adhered to.
• Applying schedule milestones and operations feedback into compliance of Company QMP and Project QMP.
• Interpretation and implementation of IFC Plans, EWP’s & CWP’s, ensuring clear understanding of technical and specification documents by execution team and front-line leaders.
• Actively manage and submit RFI’s, managing RFI logs and communications for project technical changes.
• Proactively develop and maintain relationships in good standing with client QA and Technical teams.
• Lead technical team and be responsible for quality performance of project.

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or a related field is strongly encouraged.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of direct experience required. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity, the years of experience may vary.
• Experience in light and heavy civil and earthworks projects is required.
• Solid technical proficiency in project KPIs and the three core areas of Estimating, Field Management, and Project Management.
• Proficiency in estimate preparation, forecasting, pricing, risk management, contract management, profit and loss responsibility, scheduling, and quality.
• Ability to make recommendations and take action based on technical proficiency.
• Experience and acumen required to anticipate client requirements and work proactively regarding risk and claim management, and ability to work autonomously with limited supervision.
• Balanced leadership and technical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Proficiency using scheduling and project management software.

Working Conditions

• The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing on-site structure. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company’s safety policies and as required for weather conditions.
• The incumbent may need to relocate to other geographic office / site work locations, if necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Overtime

Work Location: On the road