Construction Manager

Grow your career. Be the difference. Leading the commercialization of ground-breaking technology that captures CO₂ directly from air is challenging and exhilarating.

As a member of the CE team, you’ll be surrounded by smart, adventurous, curious people committed to progressing our Direct Air Capture (DAC) and AIR TO FUELS TM technologies.

We’re a diverse team of innovators hailing from around the world with a shared vision, purpose, and commitment to deliver large scale climate change solutions.

Our headquarters is in Squamish, B.C., and our presence is expanding in many other markets around the world as we commercialize our technologies.

Our culture combines our heritage as a small company with our ambitious goals. We have a passion for what we do and believe our work will have a true and lasting impact on the world.

Many of our employees are drawn to CE because of the direct connection between the game-changing work we do and their own personal values.

At our core, Carbon Engineering values integrity, growth, excellence in execution, and fun. This is an environment where people matter, and contributions are noticed.

Our employees work hard and are given the opportunity to learn and grow from mistakes. Diversity is embraced, and we value an inclusive work environment where every employee has an equal opportunity to be heard.

We work in a dynamic environment and thrive on tackling rewarding and complex problems as a team. Position Scope Reporting to the Manager, Capital Projects, the Construction Manager (CM) will be responsible to selecting and overseeing Contractor construction activities.

In addition to Contractor coordination, the CM will review and approve the installation of new equipment and modifications to existing equipment at Carbon Engineering’s Innovation Center (CEIC) located in Squamish, BC.

Specifically, the Construction Manager will work closely with the project team and design engineers to ensure the equipment was fabricated and installed according to design and that the installation meets all the applicable codes, standards, and Carbon Engineering requirements.

Carbon Engineering is continuously iterating and innovating on our technology and as part of the team they will work on projects ranging in size from thousands to millions of dollars.

The successful candidate will be based in Squamish, B.C. Responsibilities General Duties : CE representatives for contractor / craft on site.

Coordinate sign off of all Contractor Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’s) and Pre-commissioning activities with discipline leads and / or CE Maintenance personnel.

Inspect the work of contractors as it is being installed and once it is complete. Facilitate the constructability / planning reviews.

Identify, capture, and communicate lessons learned and implement solutions where appropriate. Review Contractor work progress on daily basis and facilitate weekly progress meetings.

Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to Construction contract progress and status. Support Project Managers in developing the project execution strategy.

Responsible for the construction execution strategy, Responsible for the construction execution plan and overall Construction Schedule, include an integrated subcontractor three-week lookahead (3WLA) schedule during Construction.

Responsible for Contractor Change Order management and tracking. Contract administration and tracking RFI’s, Submittals, site instructions, etc.

Coordination with Engineers and technical inspections responsible for each design. Contribute to the development of work plans / sequences, schedules, Project Execution & Contracting Strategy, Tactics Plan and Risk Analysis, in particular covering construction and Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS).

Contractor Management : Pre-qualify contractors with CE Purchasing team prior to selection for construction contracts at the CEIC.

Prepare construction scope of work for RFPs in conjunction with the CE Purchasing team. Coordinate all onsite and offsite construction activities to monitor compliance with building code, environmental and safety regulations.

Coordinate third party construction crews and subcontractors. Review Contractor requirements for tools, materials, and equipment.

Coordinate with Operations for : Permit to Work and any associated specialty permits Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO) Communication of daily site activities for deconflicting work areas.

Coordinate inspections, hires inspectors, schedule inspections with plant operations. Conduct walkdowns with Contractor to ensure installations meet specifications & standards, identify deficiencies and manages punch list for handover and acceptance by CEIC Plant Area Owners.

Coordinate with other Engineering or trades discipline Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) internal or external for : QA of contractor QC work.

Review contractor quality documentation, turnover packages and redline drawings. Lead pre-commissioning planning and activities prior to Pre-Startup Safety Review.

Safety Demonstrate a positive safety culture. Identify, report and resolve unsafe conditions, processes or actions within the workplace.

Ensure that all environmental safety related incidents, accidents and near misses are reported and investigated in line with company policy.

Maintain the plant and construction areas in a safe condition in line with all applicable regulations including site cleanliness and housekeeping.

Ensure contractor safety standards and review project safety plans. Qualifications and Experience : Education : Degree, Diploma, or Certification from an accredited institution in a technical trade, technologist, engineering, construction or a related field.

Experience : 4 to 8 years of relevant work in the field Previous work on brownfield plant upgrade projects is an asset Proficient in Microsoft Office software (MS Excel, MS Project, etc.

Familiar with SharePoint Offers and Benefits Carbon Engineering offers a competitive compensation package including extended health benefits.

Base Salary for an Intermediate to Advanced level role is $78,030 to $117,000 with additional bonus pay. Our location in the outdoor recreation hub of Squamish gives you access to world class skiing, mountain biking, climbing, hiking, and other outdoor activities within minutes of the office, while in close proximity to Vancouver, one of the most beautiful and culturally diverse cities in Canada.

Joining Carbon Engineering provides you more than a career it’s a calling for those who are ready to make a difference in climate action.

We provide hope. Carbon Engineering is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Powered by JazzHR