Manager, Special Projects - Edmonton, Canada - Bird Construction

Bird Construction

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Manager, Special Projects

Where Greatness Grows

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people - where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution.

Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy.

Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives.

From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada's skylines coast-to-coast.

Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible.

Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

We are a dynamic team of over 5,000 with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird, you hold the pen, and you write your story. As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.

Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners.

You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Reporting to the Director, Operations the Manager, Special Projects will be responsible for the overall performance, quality, safety and execution of the Special Projects division.

This position is based in the Edmonton, AB office, but will require travel to project sites.

What You Will Be Working On

Opportunity Management and Opportunity Response

Lead, manage and support the Special Projects team. (Projects under 20 million)
Support, and actively engage in, identifying business development opportunities.
Lead the development and execution of key account and market plans and identify opportunities for the continued growth of the Special Projects division.
Collaborate on a national level with Special Projects Managers in other offices to extend client relationships Canadawide.
Provide forecasting and business planning initiatives to the Regional Vice President.
As required, lead bid proposal responses to clients with the support of marketing and other team members.

Preconstruction

Develop, manage, and maintain new and existing client, consultants and trade relationships.
Ensure all contract negotiations are executed in accordance with process and in line with the master project schedule.
Support the estimating team during the cost plan and tender process.
Oversee all subcontracts and follow through to execution of the subcontract with the subcontractor.
Ensure that all preconstruction planning activities are executed by the project team to the satisfaction of the organization and the client.
Ensure the project strategy is always executed.
Ensure that the projects are properly resourced.
Ensure that all project budgets contain/exceed expectations for profit.
Ensure the project team is operating as a team.

Construction

Lead the development of a project strategy that secures the project, and meet or exceed the project's required performance, schedule and profitability targets.
Confirm that estimate/cost plan incorporates value for the owner, accommodates the consultant's design intent and the targeted profitability.
Conduct the negotiation and oversee the preparation and execution of the prime contract.
Exhibit the key values of leadership, innovation, relationships, and profitability and meet all stakeholder commitments (vs. safety, sustainability, collaboration and integrity)
Maintain OH&S standards for Special Projects, ensuring that HSE practices meet or exceed the requirements of Bird's safety program, and client projectspecific requirements.
Ensure project health, safety and environmental standards meet or exceed legislated requirements and company policy.
Awareness of project critical issues at all times and ensure the project team has followed up to address issues to satisfaction of all stakeholders.
Understand and oversee that site process, productivity, targets, KPI's, dashboards, etc. are adhered to.
Inform the Regional Vice President of significant developments.

Post Construction

Ensure that the project teams clear all deficiencies in a timely manner.
Ensure total completion is achieved as per the client's expectation.
Ensure project close out and lessons learned meetings take place for continuous improvements to take place.

Employee and Talent Management