construction manager

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations
• Residential construction
• General office
• Restoration

Tasks

• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Hire and supervise activities of subcontractors
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Plan and manage budgets
• Prepare reports
• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Oversee safety of operations
• Manage training and development strategies
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Restore, clean or paint existing masonry structures

Supervision

• Contractors
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Type of related experience

• Conservation

Technical experience

• Conservation and restoration

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools
• Construction machinery

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Area of specialization

• Work planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools / equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available