Construction Manager - Travel Projects Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Construction

Position Overview

This position emphasizes key field leadership, requiring you to oversee daily operations involving electrical construction activities. You will lead a dedicated team of Foremen and craft labor, ensuring that all activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and company standards.

Your expertise will be essential in organizing work methods, managing project timelines, controlling financial expenditures, and maintaining high-quality workmanship. You will also play a vital role in promoting adherence to designs and specifications, delegating responsibilities, and enhancing productivity on the job site. Your ability to build strong relationships with clients, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal project teams will foster a collaborative, solution-oriented work atmosphere that drives successful outcomes.

At Kiewit, we pride ourselves on delivering bespoke construction solutions for power projects, supported by our skilled workforce and robust resources, allowing us to manage projects of varying scales without compromising safety and quality.

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. The serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.

Location

The position will be based on our multiple projects locations.
Candidates must be open to travel OR relocation.

Responsibilities

Project Execution

Oversee all on-site construction activities for designated projects, ensuring that they align with overall project goals and timeframes.

Manage material logistics, EPC coordination, and site management efforts for seamless project execution.

Collaborate effectively with EPC/Design-Build and logistics teams to enable flawless integration across various components of the project.

Construction Planning and Coordination

Formulate, review, and enforce detailed construction plans that meet operational objectives.

Organize and oversee outage schedules to ensure minimal impact on project timelines and deliverables.

Coordinate commissioning activities to ensure projects are transitioned successfully to operational status.

Uphold strict adherence to safety regulations and operational protocols to protect all site personnel.

Client Interaction

Act as the primary point of contact on-site for clients, providing timely updates on project progress, financials, timelines, and potential risks.

Proactively address client questions and concerns to facilitate ongoing trust and collaboration.

Provide regular, transparent project status reports to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged.

Team Collaboration

Engage closely with Project Managers, schedulers, project controllers, and engineers to align field operations with strategic project goals.

Supervise and encourage general and logistics contractors in their scope of work executions.

Lead on-site meetings for construction management briefings to ensure everyone is aligned on objectives.

Communication and Reporting

Prepare comprehensive reports detailing project status, timelines, and risk assessments for stakeholders.

Ensure robust communication across all program areas, including clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a Superintendent or Leadership role.

• Must possess a proactive mindset; highly motivated, with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Capable of rapidly learning and understanding various processes related to Kiewit’s operational policies, procedures, and software applications.

• Proficient in identifying and mitigating potential problems that may arise during the course of a project.

• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

• Demonstrated experience in leadership, safety compliance, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.

Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact…


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