Construction Manager - Industrial

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The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.
As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.
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Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.
Reporting to the Vice President, Industrial West, the Construction Manager is responsible to manage the overall planning, coordination and control of the project while focusing on the client’s requirements in order to produce a functionally and financially viable project.
This position will be based on remote construction sites in Canada
What You Will Be Working On
Construction Management

• Lead daily planning meetings with Superintendents, Construction Planner and Discipline Planners to ensure the plan is on target.
• Preparing contracts and negotiating revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Implement, develop and ensure the safety program is followed on site.
• Coordinate manpower movement within area of command and across multiple crafts.
• Prepare progress survey and reporting to Project Director detailing current project status.
• Lead innovation and value engineering sessions to drive a solutions-oriented focus to Projects and Clients
• Organize set up of site facilities.
• Work with the Project Leads to review and prepare needs assessments of equipment and materials and requisition required items.
• Ensure proper progressing from area of command is relayed to Project Controls.
• Ensure all internal processes and/or client business processes are communicated and followed by the appropriate level of supervision.
• Experience with the process of AWP which brings construction professionals into planning from the start to facilitate the early development of detailed CWPs (Construction Work Packages) that will ultimately guide the field activities
• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints to determine construction plans. Identify and rectify any issues or questions pertaining to the documents.
• Ensure personnel are working according to the main project schedule.
• Liaise with engineers, clients, suppliers, subcontractors and others working on the project
• Ensure employees are following all predetermined divisional processes and procedures set forth by the construction and planning teams to ensure all deficiencies are remediated.
• Align construction crews and supervisors with adequate daily work instructions to direct reports.
• Planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating major industrial projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget
• Planning and preparing construction schedules and milestones, and monitoring progress against established schedules
• Evaluate/solve constructability and planning issues.
• Lead presentations to key stakeholders to ensure proper communication within the project execution team
• Work corrective actions with client and engineering to address any actions resulting from punch lists.
• Participate in development and submitting construction project budget estimates
• Build an inclusive culture of high safety and production performance from establishing trust and relationships with both the team and client
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques

Employee and Talent Management

• Coach and develop direct reports and employees on site.
• Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of direct reports.
• Conduct direct reports performance review plans and assessments.
• Recruitment of field supervisory staff
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Partner with Human Resources to align people strategies to business objectives

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment
• 10+ years’ construction experience in a supervisory capacity
• Works within tight deadlines and prioritizes of work to achieve them
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing all disciplines, internal employees and external sub-trades
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in construction management, engineering, or another relevant field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills with MS Office and Project Management Systems
• Strong understanding of mechanical, process, electrical and instrumentation self perform scope of work
• Collaborative leader who can work within inter divisional teams, joint venture partnerships and advanced contracting models such as IPD, Alliance and Progressive Design Builds
• Excellent budgeting, costing and scheduling skills
• 15+ years with large industrial projects in excess of 100+ million dollars
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated through speaking to groups of employees on site, and communicating to a variety of stakeholders including clients, management, and site employees
• Ability to inspire trust in difficult situations by instilling confidence and engaging people on matters that affect them

We Put Safety First
A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
We Lead With Honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
We Are Stronger Together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We Are Driven To Do Great Work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We Create Opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.