Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary: Construction Manager
- Provide project management for planning and organizing all aspects of tasks related to relevant projects.
- Lead, manage, and coordinate all phases of large and multiple construction projects from pre-construction through project closeout.
- Work closely with project coordinators, project managers, and superintendents.
- Demonstrate proven leadership capabilities and client relationship management skills.
- Uphold the highest ethical standards and possess the skills to lead and develop others.
- Ensure project quality, schedule adherence, cost control, safety compliance, and alignment with specifications and contractual requirements.
- Foster a positive, team-oriented, and professional work environment with strong communication, management, delegation, planning, and leadership abilities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Be accountable for the successful delivery of multiple projects.
- Develop high-performing, diverse teams through coaching, training, development, and challenging opportunities.
- Provide oversight and leadership for the development and maintenance of project schedules and execution plans.
- Oversee preconstruction phase, team selection, and execution of construction, turnover, and post-turnover service phases across a portfolio.
- Coach and mentor team members to help meet corporate and individual goals.
- Promote and instill the company’s core values.
- Develop strategies and action plans to overcome execution challenges.
- Build and maintain a strong, dedicated workforce.
- Advance industry technologies, systems, and innovations to maintain the company's industry leadership.
- Support business development by building long-term relationships with clients, consultants, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Success metrics include client satisfaction, financial and safety performance, project quality, and employee development.
Knowledge
- Thorough understanding of:
- Construction techniques, disciplines, production, cost control, and scheduling
- Safety policies and regulations
- Engineering requirements
- Construction engineering and design (e.g., formwork, hoisting, access, soils)
- Ontario Health and Safety Act and Regulations
- Federal and Provincial Acts & Regulations (Construction Act, Lien Act, etc.)
- Contract types and their implications
- Cost and schedule impact of changes
- Union contracts and procedures
- Company policies and quality management systems
Required Knowledge & Experience
- Demonstrated experience in the construction industry.
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction or engineering.
- Minimum 15 years of construction experience, with at least 8 years managing increasingly complex projects and teams.
- Proven leadership with strong mentoring and motivational abilities.
- Ability to manage relationships with clients, partners, government agencies, and subcontractors.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and email platforms.
- Capable of managing large teams and recruiting talent.
- Strategic thinker with problem-solving and risk management skills.
- Clear understanding of organizational challenges and external market conditions.
- Knowledge of HR policies and practices.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong integrity, confidentiality, analytical, and execution skills.
- Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management.
- Able to work effectively under pressure.
Job Tags
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