Construction Manager

Wood is currently accepting expression of interest applications for a Construction Manager role in New Brunswick. This position will be supporting our Client with a Power/Utility expansion project.

The Construction Manager acts on behalf of the Client and is responsible for planning and execution of work at the construction site. This includes managing all site activities, conducting site meetings, and regular reporting to the Project Manager. The Construction Manager will be required to be on-site for duration of the project and during all field work. This work will include new foundations, steel structures, building, trenching, transformers, breakers, PTs, CTs, switches, tie bus, etc.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

• Primary workplace is office on site
• Responsible for planning construction execution
• Direct, manage, and coordinate all activities on site
• Coordinate with Material Planner’s to arrange for materials to be provided to a contractor by the Client
• Monitor, evaluate, and report progress against construction schedule
• Ensure quality of the work and deficiency identification and correction
• Collaborate with site lead, to identify required material and equipment
• Ensure safety and security of site
• Regular progress reporting to Project Manager
• Identify change requests. If there is no impact to scope, cost or schedule, deal with change. Otherwise change requests escalated to Project Manager
• Responsible for enforcing Field Change Authorization process with on-site contractors
• Communicate with landowners and stakeholders where required
• Ensure that any environmental and quality control protection requirements on site are carried out
• Assist Project Manager with project closeout activities

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

• Currently authorized to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in a leadership role within construction projects
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ field experience in an industrial environment
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is mandatory, with clean abstract
• Proficiency in document creation and editing (Microsoft Office…