Job description
We are looking for an experienced Manager of Construction to lead our construction site superintendents delivering municipal water & wastewater infrastructure (pumping stations, watermains, sewers, forcemains, storage facilities, etc.) and industrial/commercial development projects. Once hired, you will be working from our Newmarket Office located at 18075 Leslie Street-Unit 210, Newmarket.
Under this role, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple water and wastewater projects simultaneously and serving as the worksite representative for dealings with subcontractors, suppliers, customers, and government inspectors. The construction manager will ensure compliance with all national and local procedures, regulations, and codes, and will provide progress updates to appropriate management channels on a regular basis. With every project, the construction manager will be counted on to drive the innovation we’re known for..
Objectives of this role
- Manage worksites for new-construction as well as retrofit municipal water & wastewater infrastructure projects, coordinating activities and ensuring that all work is in sync with project goals and objectives
- Provide direction to general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors when doing groundwork to ensure that quality standards are being met
- Liaise with engineers, architects, and others working on a project
- Prepare and manage estimates, budgets, timetables, and resources
- Identify, mitigate, and track recurring construction issues
- Adhere to legal regulations, building and safety codes, and other requirements
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other specialists; hire superintendent, full-time and part-time subcontractors and laborers and coordinate their schedules
- Visit sites regularly during construction — including bid walks, preconstruction walks, in-progress visits, punch walks, and closeouts — and attend status and coordination meetings
- Conduct and document quality assurance and safety inspections throughout the construction process, ensuring that the work environment is acceptable and that tools and equipment are in good working condition
- Maintain and update SOW and preconstruction documents, and meet contract obligations by developing relationships with reliable contractors and vendors
- Respond efficiently and effectively to work delays, emergencies, and other project disruptions
Required skills and qualifications
- Five or more years of experience in managing new-construction and retrofit projects specifically in water and wastewater sector (pumping stations, watermains, sewers, forcemains, treatment plants, storage facilities, etc)
- Knowledge of construction methods and technologies and an ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts
- Knowledge of building-code requirements and scheduling methods
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with an eye for quality
- Knowledge of construction worksite safety practices
- Estimating
- Professional Certification, such as CCM (certified construction manager), AC (associate constructor), or CPC (certified professional constructor)
- Working knowledge of green building practices
What can we offer you?
At RAE, we're committed to investing in our staff and creating high performers, therefore we offer:
- A competitive remuneration package
- Dedicated training, learning and development
- An organisation determined to increase your skills, satisfaction and enjoyment
- Flexible career pathways with continuous improvement
- A team environment who are determinedly better together
If you're looking for a new challenge, submit your application online ([email protected]) now .
