Construction Manager - Orangeville, Canada - R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited

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Orangeville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Burnside is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Linear Infrastructure team at R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside).

The primary focus of this position will be overseeing and providing direction for the design, approval and construction administration of municipal linear infrastructure (i.e., watermains, sanitary sewers and forcemains).

This is a technical role for an individual who has 'attention to detail' and a knack for coordinating and overseeing the completion detailed designs, accompanying reports and tender packages.

As Senior Project Manager, strong communication and people skills are critical, as is the ability to effectively manage resources and project budgets.

Role Specifics
Reporting to a GTA Client Leader the position will involve carrying out the following tasks:

Project and client management responsibility for a variety of linear infrastructure projects;
Assisting in the planning, study, design, approval and construction administration of linear infrastructure projects involving local servicing as well as larger, transmission and conveyance infrastructure utilizing a variety of construction methods (i.e. opencut, trenchless);
Working closely with design teams and supporting/directing other engineers and technicians in the production of preliminary and detailed design drawings and preparation of related reports, coordination of approvals, development of construction cost estimates, and liaising with clients, subconsultants and contractors;
Supporting construction inspectors in the field and contract administrators in the office to become familiar with construction techniques and adapt to unexpected challenges encountered during construction;
Working under the guidance of senior project managers and management staff across the company to further develop project management and technical skills;
Collaborating with and contributing to project teams (sometimes across other offices) to ensure successful project delivery meeting the client's needs;
Mentoring and assisting in the development of engineering students, engineersintraining and junior project engineers/technologists; and
Other duties as assigned.

Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

The following qualifications, experience and skills are required:

An engineering degree in a related discipline;
A minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience with municipal linear infrastructure design, project management, contract administration and client relationships;
At least 5 years experience in Canada in water supply and sanitation projects, along with 5 plus years of international Project management experience;
Knowledge of municipal and provincial approval processes and relevant agency and industry standards, guidelines and best practices;
Strong communication, written and analytical skills; and
Excellent organization and project management skills with the ability to multitask and work on a number of projects concurrently.

The following experience and skills are considered assets:

Understanding of and/or experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroStation;
MS Office and MS Project.
Experience with trenchless construction (e.g., horizontal auger boring, horizontal directional drilling, microtunneling, etc.)

Wages:
$65-70/hour (depending on experience)

Why Choose Burnside?

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other.

We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
A competitive compensation and benefits package
RSP company matching plan
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Potential for performancedriven bonusing
Recruiting bonus / finder's fee for referrals
Wellbeing benefit
Active social committees
A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

Company Profile - More about us:
Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff.

Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private, Indigenous, and International sectors.

We work on a variety o