Senior Construction Manager

Reporting to the Project Director, the Construction Manager will act as the senior EPCM Contractor's representative on major projects (>$500M) for the Mining & Metallurgy business.  This may include acting supporting the bid and pre-construction phases of projects.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare the construction management organization chart and assign competent subordinates
• Plan and supervise the construction of the temporary site installations and services required for the proper execution of the work and the management of a safe site
• Ensure the implementation of the Site Agreement
• Manage superintendents, labour force and subcontractors
• Responsible for planning and organizing the work and ordering materials
• Administer  major design build subcontracts
• Ensure compliance with the project requirements
• Resolve problems affecting the successful completion of the subcontract work
• Monitor and review subcontractor progress and works schedule
• Coordinate subcontractor’s schedule with overall Project schedule and other subcontractor’s schedules
• Coordinate access requirements between overlapping subcontractors
• Coordinate design and construction interfaces with other subcontractors
• Monitor quality, safety and environmental performance
• Act in collaboration of the Industrial Relations Officer and the Safety Supervisor and to report periodically on the performance with respect to safety and accident prevention
• Interface with the Client and third parties
• Facilitate obtaining any required permits
• Coordinate requests for information and issue field instructions.
• Evaluate, negotiate, quantify and approve changes
• Review, negotiate and approve progress payments
• Prepare construction progress reports
• Coordinate Mechanical Completion and handover process, including inspections, deficiency lists, handover documentation

Qualifications:

• 20+ years’ experience in Construction Management, either as a Contractor or an Owner’s Representative on large scale mining projects
• Expert knowledge of materials, means and methods, and equipment involved in the construction of heavy works
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting contract requirements, including contractor/client negotiations
• Advanced communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to maintain professional and effective working relationships with Project Owner and related team.
• Advanced ability to engage team and drive performance
• Expert knowledge in construction safety standards with ability to drive safety culture.
• Strong understanding of risk management
• Results oriented with extremely high work ethic, stringent quality standards and can-do attitude.
• Professional/Chartered Engineer with a degree in a relevant discipline preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

What we offer at SNC-Lavalin?

At SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits (ie.: group insurance, retirement savings plan, share purchase plan, continuing education program, etc.).

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes.
• Competitive salary.
• Motivational financial package & flexible benefits.
• Defined contribution pension plan in which SNC-Lavalin contributes.
• Work equipment provided according to the season (boot, bib, helmet, gloves, etc.).
• Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Learning and Development programs, training, career opportunities.

The masculine gender is used only to simplify the wording.

Additional Information:

Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a global fully integrated professional services and project management company and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices around the world, SNC-Lavalin's employees are proud to build what matters. Our teams provide comprehensive end-to-end project solutions – including capital investment, consulting, design, engineering, construction, sustaining capital and operations and maintenance – to clients in oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure and power. On July 3, 2017, SNC-Lavalin acquired Atkins, one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. http://www.snclavalin.com.