Sr. Construction Manager

About the role

The Sr. Construction Manager will oversee the field execution of complex infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include leading a construction team, managing labor relations, ensuring safety and quality, and maintaining relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop a construction team of experienced supervisory personnel, including succession planning for key individuals.
• Develop and maintain a hiring plan and ensure labor relations issues are proactively managed.
• Responsible for all site execution matters, including the timely performance of scheduled activities.
• Accountable for all site safety and human performance issues, and collaborate with the project Safety Manager.
• Maintain a positive relationship with client construction representative.
• Utilize project master schedule to create detailed look ahead schedules for Superintendents.
• Monitor and manage risks, develop recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy.
• Assume responsibility for productivity of direct hire trade labor and subcontractors, efficient use of materials and tools & equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
• Apply home company discipline policies and escalate performance concerns appropriately.
• Participate in CanAtom Performance Management Committee.
• Ensure trades personnel complete all necessary training in areas of safety, quality assurance, technical qualifications, equipment operation, and owner specified requirements.
• Manage employee Onboarding and Offboarding including communication with payroll and training coordinators.
• Ensure project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications, and Field Work.
• Ensure a strong nuclear safety culture is reinforced continuously.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years construction and subcontractor supervision experience.
• 15 years nuclear construction experience is an asset.
• Ability to manage all matters confidentially and professionally.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills.
• Extensive knowledge of self-perform trades work, estimating, and employee relations.
• Proficient in trades union relations management and understanding of union agreements applicable to the work.
• Knowledge of all aspects of construction including technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements, engineering, cost control, scheduling, and safety requirements.
• Understanding of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry.

Qualifications

• Full appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry.

Skills

• Construction and subcontractor supervision experience.
• Nuclear construction experience (asset).
• Confidential and professional management skills.
• Organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills.
• Extensive knowledge of self-perform trades work, estimating, and employee relations.
• Trades union relations management skills and understanding of union agreements.
• Knowledge of all aspects of construction including technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements, engineering, cost control, scheduling, and safety requirements.
• Understanding of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry.

Benefits

• Services and benefits needed to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Development opportunities through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas.
• Responsible project management focusing on risk management, safety, and environmental considerations.

Pay

• Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

• Full-time position.