Construction Manager

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn't matter what your expertise and craft is - there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

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You as a Construction Manager will:

• Plan, coordinate and/or supervise activities of all company personnel on assigned project(s).
• Authorize/approve all project personnel transactions (hiring, transfers ,wages, etc.), purchase requisitions, change requests, etc.
• Ensure all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to. Interpret policies as required.
• Cost forecasting/contingency and cash allowance expenditures - Develop and maintain cost tracking (ledgers).
• Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.
• Develop strategy to ensure project financial goals are achieved and to mitigate risk.
• Develop and maintain: Pre-construction schedule, baseline construction schedule, procurement schedule, commissioning schedule.
• Performance reviews - Conduct in timely manner, quality of feedback, provide guidance in creating development plans, proper follow-up and next steps.
• Communicate schedule and challenges effectively to the Client, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Internal Project Reviews (IPR) - Ability to adequately complete reports templates, conduct and assess.
• Assist in negotiation of claims/disputes with the owner and subs/suppliers.
• Participate in hiring and assigning of project teams.
• Ensure project safety standards and environmental programs are adhered to at all times.

Other Responsibilities

• Coaching and development of the team.
• Demonstrate ability to provide frequent and constructive feedback to direct reports (both positive and negative).
• Active in the industry by Networking and participating in events, etc.

Is this the right role for you?

• 10+ years supervisory or equivalent experience in construction
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); company policies, procedures and standards, union jurisdiction, labor agreements and negotiations essential
• Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills required
• Negotiation and problem solving skills
• Residential experience would be considered an asset.
• PMP designation would be considered an asset.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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