Construction Manager - Toronto, Canada - Graham

Graham

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

5 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards.

With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world.

With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity.

Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Buildings division and deliver innovative projects in the healthcare, education, hospitality, recreational, entertainment, retail, commercial office, mixed-use, multi-family residential and light industrial sectors.

As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.

About the Role:

As a Construction Manager at Graham you will:

Assist with logístical planning and the development of the schedule during the pursuit phase
Provide constructability reviews of the design documents on designbuild and IPD projects and assist with scope gap analysis
Work collaboratively with the preconstruction team to develop the project's budget
Support the subcontracting process including initial scope review meetings, finalizing agreed processes, and assisting with the development of subcontract scopes of work
Direct and approve the project site construction resources required (people, tools, equipment, materials, internal and external services)
Ensure that Project Quality Risk Assessment is conducted for the project upon award of the project contract
Oversee, manage, and coordinate the efforts of Field Supervision while ensuring Field Supervision is effectively planning their work and carrying out their plans
Monitor and control construction activities through effective communication to onsite superintendents to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget
Ensure successful onboarding of new field supervisors while taking responsibility for the productivity of field teams
Participate in project forecast review meetings and anticipate and mitigate potential construction risks
Ensure field operation's adherence to the safety and quality plans
Support the commissioning activities and ensure that critical elements in support of those activities are ready when required
Establish and maintain relationships with both suppliers and other key project personnel to support field operations with obtaining materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel as necessary; while also ensuring field execution teams are appropriately sized against the budget
Inspect work as required to verify product quality, report deficiencies, and enforce the appropriate corrective actions while communicating with the client
Establish and communicate project objectives, critical milestones, budget schedule, and client satisfaction while also considering the broader business objectives of the company
Manage overall cost and profitability of the portfolio or project, including selfperformed and subcontracted work
Communicate with all affected stakeholders, including neighboring properties, as required to ensure disruption to them is minimized and that they are kept informed
Generate and present concise and accurate status reports for company executives and projectsteering committees, detailing status of the project and recommending actions to be taken
Demonstrate HSE and Quality behaviours that reflect corporate expectations of Actively Caring and Road to Zero
Lead, promote, and maintain a positive safety culture within the team, without compromise
Ensure implementation of the PSQP on the project site by all project stakeholders
Emphasize the project goals for safety to field supervision and ensure safety rules are effectively enforced and communicated by field supervisors

Qualifications/experience:

A Senior Superintendent or General Superintendent with a Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Journeyman Trade Certification
Gold Seal or Professional Engineering Designation is preferred
10+ years of direct construction experience in a management role
Experience building IPD, Design-Build or Lean Construction projects
Ability to minimize risk and enhance Graham's reputation when dealing with key stakeholders
Proficiency with MS Office Suite as well as scheduling and project management software

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national ori