Construction Manager

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Mining Team. In this role, you will oversee the execution of construction-related activities on mining projects. You will ensure projects are carried out safely, on schedule, and within budget, while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Reporting to the Project Manager associated with a given project and receiving support from the Director of Construction Management, you will play a critical role in delivering successful project outcomes for our clients. There are instances where the client is seconding you into their project organization, as such there will be a reporting requirement to that organization as they will be providing guidance on the project.   

Your Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the owners and Stantec’s policies and procedures, including risk management, project management, and quality management.
• Develop and drive safety programs, training, and policies, and promote and manage the health and safety performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Develop, oversee, and review construction planning and staffing for incoming projects.
• Provide technical and constructability advice, analyses, designs, and plans.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and other project teams to resolve issues and ensure seamless project delivery.
• Foster strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site personnel to ensure smooth project execution.
• Establish policies, procedures, systems, and controls required for the efficient execution of EPCM/alternative delivery projects as required.
• Conduct constructability reviews and risk assessments to inform engineering, cost, and schedule development, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Establish construction management framework and organizational structure for the delivery of execution phase projects. 
• Manage site construction teams and coordinate day-to-day construction activities to ensure project goals are met.
• Guide the development and implementation of Project Execution Plans (PEP), including engineering, procurement, and construction execution; quality assurance plan; safety and health plan; subcontracting plan; project staffing plan; organization chart; and procurement plan. (Includes training of new project team members on the PEP.)
• Analyze and communicate the status of all projects within the execution portfolio performance indicators (e.g., schedule, costs, risks) to internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee quality control and assurance processes to maintain high standards of workmanship and materials.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to site team members, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support the development of future leaders through mentoring and succession planning.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven experience in mining and/or construction sectors in the planning and execution of large EPCM/Alternative focused projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction processes, methods, and best practices.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing safety programs and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Excellent technical writing skills, organizational skills, technical leadership abilities, oral communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently.
• Proficiency in construction management software and tools.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Demonstrated successful experience in client service management, including the ability to interface with clients and to build and maintain lasting, positive relationships.
• Demonstrated successful experience in leadership, including defining and setting the direction for a team, project, and office; strategy development; and change management.

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field experience.
• 30 years of relevant experience in construction management with a focus on large, complex EPCM/Alternative projects focused in mining, dams, tunnels and/or other execution phase projects.
• Demonstrated leadership record for large teams assigned to CAPEX/OPEX projects
• Valid driver’s license
• MSHA Trained

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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