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Construction ManagerColas USA • Mission, BC, CA
Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Colas USA • Mission, BC, CA
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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Terus Construction is an integrated road construction and materials manufacturing company, which has been building roads in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory for over 30 years through decentralized business centers.

Road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate production, hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete supply are the core activities. In addition, the Company acts as general contractor on civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities, concrete placement, sidewalks, and curbs, and in all kind of road construction related activities.

Over 800 jobs every year are performed through more than 20 decentralized business centers, such as highway rehabilitation, airport construction, industrial, municipal and commercial work, subdivisions. More than 550 employees are locally employed.

Terus Construction provides challenging and rewarding opportunities in an entrepreneurial, diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment. As our growth creates new career opportunities, likely there is the right one for you!

Mission

Terus Construction, a division of Colas Western Canada Inc., is seeking a Construction Manager based in Prince Rupert, BC.

The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing, planning, coordinating and controlling civil construction projects for their division. Additionally, this position provides ground level support on a wide variety of projects and initiatives, which includes Operations Management, Cost Control and Time Management, Quality Control, Contract Administration, Employee Relations and Safety.

Main Responsibilities

Operations Management

  • Oversee total construction effort to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Ensuring quality control, safety standards and contract specifications are adhered to.
  • Develop and implement new business strategies for creating or improving processes and procedures to improve corporate performance
  • Liaise with consultants, owners, customers, superintendents, sub-contractors and other project stakeholders regarding safety, project progress, scheduling, change orders and other issues.
  • Plan, organize and direct all crews in the construction of roads and paving projects.
  • Travel to worksites frequently to provide total ground level support to Superintendents, Foremen, Crews and other employees, on a wide variety of issues and concerns.
  • Troubleshoot project concerns such as bad weather, scheduling conflicts, quality control issues, labour issues, contractor and / or client concerns and other unforeseeable matters.
  • Work with Project Managers and Superintendents to determine the efficient use of resources, materials and labour necessary to complete various construction projects in a timely manner.
  • Monitor and update project schedules.
  • Other Operations Management duties as required.

Cost Control and Time Management

  • Design and manage project budgets while ensuring that all resources necessary for project completion are used wisely.
  • Track project costs against periodic targets, pre-set within the project budget, to ensure financial control of each phase of the job.
  • Work with Project Managers, Area Managers and Superintendents to schedule civil construction projects in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
  • Monitor financial performance to ensure the division is meeting or exceeding budgetary commitment.
  • Submit purchase order slips, invoices and expense reports to Accounting in a timely manner, to ensure all cost are accounted for, and can be allocated appropriately.
  • Negotiate lower pricing with suppliers, sub-contractors, agencies or other third party provider of resources, equipment or labour.
  • Ensure project legal documents are completed and signed
  • Create an environment conductive to effectiveness, and set priorities and deadlines.
  • Quality Control

  • Examine engineering reports to ensure quality control requirements are met, and apply appropriate corrective action when necessary.
  • Liaise with the Quality Control department to determine the project’s design criteria, life and minimum acceptable riding quality.
  • In conjunction with various departments, perform internal Quality Assurance audits to ensure project operations are compliant with corporate policies, practices and procedures.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by integrating quality control into the process.
  • Promote and advocate quality achievements and performance improvements across the company.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, and work with the company’s CPI Coordinator on various continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Employee Relations

  • Determine staffing requirements and interview, hire and / or train employees.
  • Liaise between the company, employees, and third party organizations and the Human Resource Department on a regular basis on a variety of Human Resource related matters.
  • Comply with relevant legislation regarding employee management, terminations and resignations.
  • Handles all employee concerns; investigate concerns and questions ensuring all concerns are followed through from beginning to end.
  • Liaise with the Human Resource department on a variety of employee related issues, including employee development, recruitment, benefits, training, terminations, and investigations.
  • Delegate tasks and accountabilities.
  • Safety

  • Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, sub-contractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
  • Work with Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents or near misses in the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.
  • Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.
  • Qualifications

    Education, Training and Certifications

  • Minimum of a 2-to-3-year Technical Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution
  • Civil Engineering Technologist (CET) and / or Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation preferred
  • Class 5 Drivers License
  • Work Experience

  • Minimum 5 -7 years’ experience and proven track record in construction operations management within the road construction industry
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a management capacity
  • Technical Knowledge

  • Knowledge of the Estimating and Project Management functions
  • Knowledge of various asphalt materials, mix parameters, compaction theory, quality assurance testing and relevant OH&S and environmental regulations
  • Beginner to intermediate Microsoft Office skills in Excel, Word, Project, Outlook
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Comprehensive mathematical skills
  • Compensation Data

    The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $147,000 CAD annually. The final compensation package will be determined based on factors including the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

    Terus Construction offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

    Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment drug / alcohol testing.

    We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

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