Construction Manager

Identify and resolve conflicts within project teams and associate work; create contingency plans to mitigate risk;

Manage project dependencies;

Conduct project post mortems in order to identify areas for improvement; make recommendations based on findings;

Oversee total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule;

Observe that Work Safe Practices are being followed during site visits;

Manage completion requests and Tenant Occupancy dates and Project close out;

Act as the primary liaison with site superintendents and sub-trades;

Provide construction direction and oversight to project team;

Interface with client representatives, architect representative, subcontractors, security, etc.;

Plan, coordinate and/or supervise activities of all company personnel on assigned project(s);

Ensure all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered;

Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.

Skills & Requirements:

Post-secondary school degree or diploma in a construction related area of study preferred;

5+ years of direct work experience working in residential concrete high-rise construction;

Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans;

A solid understanding of all residential construction trades and construction techniques;

Strong management, delegation, planning and leadership skills;

Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation in relation to the construction industry, specifically residential construction;

Commitment to working in a team environment, with established team building abilities;

Strong communication, integration, problem-solving and interpersonal skills;

Dedication to health and safety in the workplace;

Superior leadership qualities with a demonstrated track record of dealing successfully with internal and external customers;

Results-oriented with the ability to interpret and effectively manage multiple and competing priorities and time lines;

Understanding fundamentals of contracts and experience in managing contractors under the terms of a contract;

Knowledge of OH&S regulations and related residential building codes;

Demonstrated success in project delivery and execution of project management methods;

Highly effective negotiation, diplomatic, and conflict resolutions skills;

Demonstrated reputation for acting with a high level of integrity at all times;

Ability to effectively communicate with all types of staff, including labourers, technical, professional, and upper management;

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing;

Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures;

Possess a valid driver's license;

Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.