Civils Manager

Comtech Group Inc. (Comtech), part of Accenture, is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing integrated consulting solutions on complex capital projects, including Program and Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Technical Advisory, Construction Management, and Technology Integration Services. Our team thrives on embracing and navigating technical challenges within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Industrial and Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, and Buildings and Facilities markets. Our core focus is supporting project owners through collaborative and integrated partnerships to deliver projects that improve the world around us.

Job Title

Civils Manager

Location

Toronto, ON CA (Primary)

Category

Construction Management, Design, Engineering, Project Management

Job Type

Full-time

THE WORK:

• (Internal Title: Construction Management V)
  • Reporting to the Line Wide Director, the Civils Manager will lead significant parts of the Line Wide civils works primarily focused on the fit out the new tunnels and emergency access buildings
  • This position will manage a team of consultants and contractors to deliver the Testing and Commissioning workstream
  • Lead significant parts of the Line Wide civils works primarily focused on the fit out the new tunnels and emergency access buildings
  • Drive integration across civil works and systems across the project, and coordinate with the Testing and Commissioning teams
  • Ensure the Contractor's Civils Works processes are aligned with system assurance, operational readiness, and safety case requirements
  • Work closely with the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) to review safety-related test results and certification readiness
  • Ensure the Contractor's schedule is properly phased with construction completion and system installation
  • Manage the Contractors tunnel fit out works
  • Manage a large team, which may consist of multi-firm resources and client resources, leveraging a diverse array of talents and delegating responsibilities
  • Provide direction and management to construction teams at every phase of the project or program to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and objectives
  • Support project and program departments through preliminary constructability development, alternative technical concepts, constructability design, and design variances
  • Ensure proper digital infrastructure is set for construction administration and field operations
  • Participate in critical decision-making on highly technical and complex issues related to construction progress. Gather project intel through meetings, reports, contractor submissions, and schedules
  • Resolve claims or dispute submissions initiated by the Contractor (potential or actual)
  • Contribute to the development, recommendation, and implementation of scope, policies, and plans with construction management, standards, technical requirements, infrastructure and system development, constructability design reviews, change management, and Request For Proposals or Request For Quotes (RFPs or RFQs), in conjunction with established KPI's
  • Liaise with project leaders to review and analyze project status, concerns, and specific actions needed to ensure the on-time and on-budget completion
  • Assess project resource capabilities to accomplish current and future assigned work and actively lead the resourcing, staffing, and de-staffing of projects and programs
  • Mentor and guide team members on construction and design requirements, schedules, cost estimates, etc.
  • Facilitate regular meetings with clients, third parties, and managers to assess progress, resolve critical issues mitigate risk, and negotiate scope changes
  • Develop a budget and operating or delivery plan for the construction services on a project or program in consultation with our project and program team and client
  • Forecast the human and material resources required to successfully deliver construction services
  • Ensure goals are met in construction management services including customer satisfaction, and team performance
  • Oversee the interface between client, consultants, and all associated service providers at all levels of the engagement model
  • Build and maintain a positive, high-performing team culture with an openness to constructive challenge, continuous improvement, implementation of lessons learned, and an overall 'right-first-time" mindset
  • Responsible for monitoring and managing staff on clear and focused performance objectives (including non-company resources) to ensure excellence in results
  • Promote a project environment that is inclusive, and diverse and celebrates our differences
  • Conduct construction services training appropriate to staff accountability
  • Complete any tasks assigned by the Director

Working Conditions

• Office-based

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 18 years of experience in Construction Services in area of specialty
  • Experience in delivering Civils Works large scale rapid transit projects including ideally tunnel fit out experience
  • Project management experience on large scale rapid transit projects
  • Experience working with a large team of technical professionals and large scale contractors
• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering or Construction Management field
• Licenses OR Certifications:
  • Holding recognized certification in the applicable area of specialty
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of civil works related to rapid transit projects
  • Demonstrated experience successfully managing the competing objectives of many external and internal stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience managing a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including municipalities and third-party utility providers
  • Expert knowledge of prevailing construction means and methods in area of specialty
  • Seasoned in construction-related software applicable to area of specialty
  • Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence
  • Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks
  • Expert ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths
  • Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
  • Ability to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
  • Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
  • Proven site leadership capability for multi-resource teams with seasoned experience building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
  • Capability to understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
  • Inclined to maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
  • Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
  • Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities with a track record for meeting deadlines
  • Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal) in a demanding multi-disciplinary project environment
  • Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently on creative and analytical tasks in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment

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