Construction Manager

You have many years of first-hand experience on large highway and transportation infrastructure projects. You have a strong quality management background in civil infrastructure. You’re comfortable working within a diverse team and equally comfortable making decisions. You always conduct yourself in a business-like and professional manner, particularly when representing the Owner/Client.

Binnie is looking for a Construction Manager to join our Construction Services Group which provides construction management and supervision, quality management and assurance, contract management and administration, and construction survey services to Owners including the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, major municipalities and developers in British Columbia.

As a Construction Manager and Staff Manager you will oversee 5-20 technical staff including Project Supervisors, Contract Administrators, Assistant Project Supervisors, Surveyors, Geomatics Technicians, and administrative staff on client projects throughout British Columbia.  Your client transportation and infrastructure projects will range from $1 M to $150 M and will include highways, interchanges, roadways and drainage, structures, and utilities infrastructure construction.

The role of the Construction Manager is to manage and supervise members of Binnie’s Construction Services Group project delivery teams throughout the lifecycle of the projects to which they are assigned. The Construction Manager provides the necessary leadership, planning, and direction to meet the needs of their clients as well as Binnie’s internal policies, procedures, and the established objectives of the projects. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining existing client relationships and seeking out new business opportunities. They will liaise with and review the work of all staff assigned to the projects, ensuring that quality meets requirements. They will work closely with the Division Manager on all elements of projects throughout their lifecycle and will be responsible for direct management of staff, including recruitment, development, performance management and administration.

YOUR ROLE:

• Manage and guide your project staff to ensure successful delivery of our client’s projects.
• Provide construction management and contract administration leadership, guidance and support to your staff on client projects.
• Lead the review of client requests for service and provide detailed work plans including staff resourcing with budget estimates for review by the Division Manager.
• Support the Division Manager in the preparation of responses to requests for qualifications, expressions of interest and requests for proposals.
• In a team environment, develop solutions to quality problems when they arise during construction.
• Plan the development of projects, schedule and coordinate the required resources and prepare realistic project schedules for construction work with target dates to meet established deadlines.
• Fully understand project scope and ensure that clients, staff and subconsultants have a clear understanding of the client-approved scope definition.
• Review plans and contracts to troubleshoot issues prior to projects being tendered.
• Plan and attend pre-construction meetings to provide support to the project delivery team.
• Monitor and control costs and expenses related to projects, particularly the effort spent by staff, to ensure work is being conducted efficiently. Provide timely updates to project managers if budgets will run over or under.
• Act as a technical expert on multiple project teams and provide support and guidance to ensure project objectives and quality expectations are met.
• Work with the Division Manager to prioritize work and establish schedules for the allocation of staff and equipment amongst projects, including notifying them when significant scheduling difficulties arise and reallocation of staff will be necessary.
• Collaborate with the Engineers of Record (EoR) and Project Managers as assigned to projects and ensure that any changes to design are completed and signed off by the EoR before implementation on a construction project.
• Monitor the progress of projects, determine when target dates require revision and revise schedules accordingly.
• Ensure that quality management and quality assurance activities are performed on projects as per Binnie’s internal OQM policies and procedures, and conduct quality audits to ensure that Binnie’s staff members are complying with standard policies and procedures.
• Provide support and expertise to field staff on construction disputes and contractor claims.
• Participate in value engineering and value analysis reviews of projects through the various phases of design.
• Continue ongoing professional development to ensure through knowledge of any advances within the field of practice.
• Actively seek talent to recruit to join Binnie and grow the division.
• Provide sufficient training for staff as required and ensure relevant training is provided for staff orientations and safety.
• Meet with and discuss any issues with staff assigned to the project on an on-going basis and review their work and progress on the project.
• Contribute feedback to staff and Division Managers relating to performance evaluations; and where managing a team, carry out evaluations.
• Review and approve timesheets and expense reports.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of best practice work procedures.
• Establish communications protocol with the client at the start of the project, determine correspondence circulation lists, and maintain communications accordingly throughout the project's life cycle, keeping them apprised of progress, risks, and changes.
• Review and interpret contracts and specifications, and revise work produced to suit clients’ needs and regulatory requirements; address need for change in scope and authorized budget.
• Determine and document the schedule and cost impacts of client-approved scope changes. Ensure that all scope changes are pre-approved in writing by the client.
• Monitor client budgets and the ongoing progress of costs. Keep the client updated on spending and forecast if the budget may be exceeded. Coordinate budget revisions if required.
• Periodically review Binnie’s performance with clients to ensure that expectations are being met.
• Prepare budget estimates for staff effort, subconsultants and disbursements.
• Prepare project proposals based on client and project requirements.
• Identify necessary subconsultant expertise and obtain proposals from subconsultants in accordance with Binnie’s internal “Procedure for Engaging Subconsultants”.
• Ensure that all required documentation is prepared, and the flow of such documentation is managed and controlled between the parties involved in the project.
• Ensure that all project correspondence is filed appropriately by field staff and comprehensive project records are maintained.
• Ensure that all field staff record all project meetings and that minutes are distributed to all relevant parties.
• Ensure that field staff complete weekly reports, progress estimates and EMR reports as required by clients.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Diploma in Civil Technology OR related engineering degree, OR educated to grade 12 and completed construction related courses.
• A minimum of 7+ years of experience in construction supervision environment with at least 5 years of construction management experience.
• Extensive experience managing complex, multi-year highway construction projects including the management of multi-tiered project delivery teams.
• Extensive experience in developing and managing contracts, quality management systems, budgets and deadlines.
• Extensive experience collaborating with key team members in preparing responses to Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals.
• Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle for travel to job sites.
• Strong organizational and document control skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
• Previous staff management experience preferred.
• Registration as an AScT, P.Eng. and/or CPWI preferred.
• Working knowledge of design programs such as AutoCAD, Civil3D and CAiCE is an asset.
• Willing and able to work outside in periods of inclement weather and diverse terrain, and travel throughout BC and work away from home for short periods to conduct onsite reviews as per project requirements.

ABOUT BINNIE:

We are the people behind the infrastructure you use every day. We’re small enough to know each other’s names, and big enough to be where we’re needed. As an employee-owned firm, which has been recognized as a great employer for many years, we take pride in our work and are respected as one of the top engineering firms in British Columbia.  We support some of the most important infrastructure in the province and beyond.

We’re looking for professionals who want to build careers and communities that last. We can’t do it without you.

THE PERKS:

People come first. We support you with the education, mentoring, and growth opportunities you need to build an interesting career. As an employee-owned firm, we create a clear internal growth path that can keep up with even the most ambitious professionals. Whether it’s through our Employee Resources groups like Young Professionals and RISE; our mentoring programs, Binnie Banters speech club, Movember, or book club, everyone can get involved in their own way.

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position is $143,730- $173,100 annually. The final salary for this role may vary based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Please note that the salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Interested in this job?

Let us know why you want to work at Binnie, and why you would be a fit as our next Construction Manager. Submit your application at the above link.

Binnie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome any and all qualified applicants.

If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.