Field Operations Manager - Construction

The Field Operations Manager’s role is to oversee all company projects and Site Supervisors to ensure the timely and efficient completion of high-quality construction projects.
To oversee company safety program and ensure full compliance by each site and subcontractors.
Oversee Site Supervisors’ direct responsibilities to:

• Accomplish construction objectives and related HR requirements and standards.
• Meet operational standards; implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolve problems; and identify construction management system improvements.
• Prevent fines and interruptions by complying with, and enforcing, codes.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations and company safety program.
• Enhance organization reputation by accepting accountability for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Update job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging construction practices and standards; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Manage sub-contractors, suppliers, and trades.
• Manage construction budget; identify variances; implement corrective actions; and provide non-project annual operating and capital budget information.
• Approve construction projects by conducting inspections at critical phases.

In addition, the Field Operations Manager oversees:

• Ensuring accurate construction drawings, construction quality, associated building permits, completion, post-mortem discussions and follow-up, warranty issues and obligations
• Site Supervisors’ documentation, schedules, purchase orders and subcontractors
• Plan check/review to ensure the following, but not limited to; windows and functionality, doors, door swings, reduce pocket doors, door trim, window trim, electrical switching, electrical devices, millwork conflicts, reduce drop ceilings and bulk heads.
• Compliance with company policies and procedures
• Site Supervisors in their role as mentor and role model, providing strong leadership and motivation; and living the Abstract Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Compliance with local building codes, zoning, and safety regulations; company safety standards; that WCB and OH&S legislation is followed; and that construction projects are in compliance with all applicable company, national, provincial, and local regulations.
• Construction management planning, in concert with Project Managers
• Ensure sales feature sheets match IFC documents.
• Site Supervisor leadership of site staff, contractors, trades, suppliers, etc.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES
Experience:

• Minimum fifteen to twenty (15-20) years’ experience formally supervising construction sites, and successfully delivering construction projects (i.e., custom homes, commercial developments, multi-family projects, etc.) ideally in a superintendent role.
• Preference will be given to those with extensive wood frame multi-family experience.

Education/Knowledge:

• Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of the management of site logistics and contract operations on tight urban sites.
• Ability to build trust with trades, suppliers, customers, and clients to promote the Abstract brand at and outside of working hours.
• Professional Development – a track record of remaining current on industry developments, new products, etc.
• Formal certification such as Gold Seal Certified (CSC) is an asset.
• Effective communicator with both internal and external stakeholders including staff, customers, the public, government officials, and/or compliance officers.
• Minimum high school diploma; post-secondary education in a related field preferred
• Highly organized with effective managerial, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solver with ability to observe, request, and otherwise analyze information from multiple sources to find creative solutions to unique problems in order to stay on budget and schedule.
• Ability to motivate members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
• Knowledge of construction management tools and techniques, such as scope definition, changes, project scheduling, critical path, estimating, budgeting, reporting, and cost control
• Computer literate for field/office communication – Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Project, Procore & Jonas, or Blue Beam considered an asset.
• Must have recent, related experience and proficiency in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must meet regulations and requirements of and stay current with the regulations of Workplace Health and Safety
• Self-starter with excellent time management skills.
• Develop, design, or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including creative, innovative, and artistic contributions.
• Must be confident in layout ability; able to schedule and coordinate job site activity (including sub-trades); and must be able to lead safety standards of the company.
• Strong technical and communication skills are critical.
• Ability to determine time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity safely and within the design intent.
• Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

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WORK SCHEDULE:
The Field Operations Manager works a flexible schedule of full-time work and is required to be available on short notice in the best interest of the subordinate Site Supervisors and/or construction clients outside of normal business hours on occasion. Most travel will be within the greater Victoria area. On occasion, there may be a requirement to travel outside this area. Evening and weekend work may be required on occasion, depending on the needs of the project.
Benefits
Abstract Developments offers an excellent Total Rewards package including competitive salary, extended health, dental, vision, and Rx coverage, employee wellness program, employee performance bonus program, complimentary snacks, and a dog-friendly office.
Abstract Developments is an Equal Opportunity employer and value what makes you uniquely you. If you require any accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected]. While we thank all interested candidates, only those considered for an interview may be contacted further.