Construction Manager - 12 Month Contract

Overview

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®. At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

The Construction Manager is responsible for leading and managing various parts and all aspects of construction projects, including planning, briefing, coordinating the activities of the general contractor and consultants, selecting contractors, and monitoring performance, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote a positive and productive work environment, aligned with our BE Blue Culture values.
• Coordinate construction activities to ensure deliverables are completed within the agreed-upon project schedule and budget (new stores and expansions, as well as major renovations and downgrades).
• Review project drawings, prepare and submit project status reports.
• Direct general contractors to ensure project costs, change orders, and project schedules are maintained.
• Participate in project engineering meetings to prepare tender plans.
• Execute and build relationships with consultants, suppliers, and contractors.
• Plan and develop projects with the Real Estate and Operations teams.
• Execute the capital plan.
• Control costs and produce reports, review project budgets and schedules. Work effectively and collaboratively with the Real Estate / Legal Services, Design, Maintenance, Procurement and Operations teams.
• Conduct site visits and participate in weekly on-site meetings.
• Analyze, manage, and mitigate risks.
• Review bids and contract awards.
• Promote and implement uniform construction processes and policies, in accordance with LCE (Governance) compliance.
• Provide guidance in resolving project-related construction issues, as needed.
• Direct all aspects of the construction project from the design to construction phases and coordinate timelines to ensure timely completion.
• Evaluate and resolve costs by preparing a budget, identifying soft and hard costs, and identifying ways to reduce budgets (value engineering).
• Draft project completion documents.

Qualifications

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note : Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

#EN

#SS #ON

#J-18808-Ljbffr