Construction Manager in Fredericton

Wood is currently accepting expression of interest applications for a Construction Manager role in New Brunswick. This position will be supporting our Client with a Power/Utility expansion project.

The Construction Manager acts on behalf of the Client and is responsible for planning and execution of work at the construction site. This includes managing all site activities, conducting site meetings, and regular reporting to the Project Manager. The Construction Manager will be required to be on-site for the duration of the project and during all field work. This work will include new foundations, steel structures, building, trenching, transformers, breakers, PTs, CTs, switches, tie bus, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Primary workplace is office on site
• Responsible for planning construction execution
• Direct, manage, and coordinate all activities on site
• Coordinate with Material Planner’s to arrange for materials to be provided to a contractor by the Client
• Monitor, evaluate, and report progress against construction schedule
• Ensure quality of the work and deficiency identification and correction
• Collaborate with site lead, to identify required material and equipment
• Ensure safety and security of site
• Regular progress reporting to Project Manager
• Identify change requests. If there is no impact to scope, cost or schedule, deal with change. Otherwise change requests escalated to Project Manager
• Responsible for enforcing Field Change Authorization process with on-site contractors
• Communicate with landowners and stakeholders where required
• Ensure that any environmental and quality control protection requirements on site are carried out
• Assist Project Manager with project closeout activities

Expected Qualifications:

• Currently authorized to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in a leadership role within construction projects
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ field experience in an industrial environment
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is mandatory, with clean abstract
• Proficiency in document creation and editing (Microsoft Office Products such as Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Excel)
• Well-developed interpersonal skills are necessary in order to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing requirements to a wide range of client groups (internal and external)
• Skilled in coaching of co-workers and contractors, negotiation, mediation of disputes or differences of opinion and conflict resolution
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently, or in a team environment, and provide leadership, support, direction, and consultation
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives with strong organizational skills to meet project deadlines
• Willingness to travel, participate in activities, network and build relationships
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to organize, analyze and report on various parameters and data sets
• Ability to communicate in both English and French would be considered an asset
• Ability to proactively detect challenges to safety, quality, cost and schedule that will ensure development and execution of effective prevention, mitigation, or corrective actions