Construction Manager / Ops Manager
Apply NowCompany: Kiewit Corporation
Location: Oakville, ON L6H 0A4
Description:
Requisition ID: 176101
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Operations Manager/Construction Manager is the individual with overall accountability for a project and or projects. They're primarily concerned with ensuring that the project delivers the agreed business benefits. This person acts as the representative of the organization, and plays a vital leadership role for the business supporting the Canadian transit market.
District Overview
Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.
Location
This position will be based out of Oakville ON, and will support projects over all over Canada.
Responsibilities
Providing 'championship' for the project, selling and marketing the project throughout the organization
Providing business expertise and guidance to the Project Manager
Acting as the link between the project, the business community and perhaps most importantly, management decision making groups
Acting as an arbitrator and making decisions that may be beyond the authority of the Project Manager
Ensuring that the business need is valid, correctly prioritized and project is properly launched
Ensuring that the project remains a viable business proposition
Ensuring changes to the project are properly managed and risks are assessed
Establishing the project organization, roles and reporting structure
Ensuring the project is following all Safety Guidelines and policies
Approving key project deliverables
Initiating project reviews and supporting the process of review with project team
Resolving issues (typically competition for resources and priority clashes)
Resolving conflict and removing obstacles to progress
#LI-SL1
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering in any discipline from a four-year college or university
At least 6+ years' related experience and/or training in construction industry
Experience leading multi-million dollar contracts, including ownership of operations, project administration, client relations and all other scopes relative to large construction projects.
Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
Professional Engineer License (desirable) #LI-GH
Other Requirements:
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.
Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.
We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.
Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.
We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Operations Manager/Construction Manager is the individual with overall accountability for a project and or projects. They're primarily concerned with ensuring that the project delivers the agreed business benefits. This person acts as the representative of the organization, and plays a vital leadership role for the business supporting the Canadian transit market.
District Overview
Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.
Location
This position will be based out of Oakville ON, and will support projects over all over Canada.
Responsibilities
Providing 'championship' for the project, selling and marketing the project throughout the organization
Providing business expertise and guidance to the Project Manager
Acting as the link between the project, the business community and perhaps most importantly, management decision making groups
Acting as an arbitrator and making decisions that may be beyond the authority of the Project Manager
Ensuring that the business need is valid, correctly prioritized and project is properly launched
Ensuring that the project remains a viable business proposition
Ensuring changes to the project are properly managed and risks are assessed
Establishing the project organization, roles and reporting structure
Ensuring the project is following all Safety Guidelines and policies
Approving key project deliverables
Initiating project reviews and supporting the process of review with project team
Resolving issues (typically competition for resources and priority clashes)
Resolving conflict and removing obstacles to progress
#LI-SL1
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering in any discipline from a four-year college or university
At least 6+ years' related experience and/or training in construction industry
Experience leading multi-million dollar contracts, including ownership of operations, project administration, client relations and all other scopes relative to large construction projects.
Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
Professional Engineer License (desirable) #LI-GH
Other Requirements:
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.
Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.
We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.
Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.
We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.