Construction General Manager

Job Description

<p><strong><u>Company</u>: </strong>Bird Construction Group</p><p><br></p><p>5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 0C6</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Title</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Construction General Manager (Internal Title: Manager, Preconstruction)</p><p><br></p><p>NOC Code: 70010 (Construction Managers)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Wage: </strong>Starting a at CAD<strong> </strong>$160,000 per year (full-time/40 hours a week)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location(s) of work:</strong> 4820 Richard Road SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 6L1 Canada. May be required to travel to worksite locations across Alberta.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Number of Positions: One (1)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Language Skills:</strong> English (spoken and written)</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate preconstruction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget.</li><li>Develop, manage, and maintain new and existing client, consultant, and trade relationships.</li><li>Lead bid proposal responses to clients with the support of marketing and other team members.</li><li>Overseeing large projects in excess of $25M.</li><li>Lead all preconstruction planning activities are executed by the project team to the satisfaction of the organization and the client.</li><li>Confirm that estimate/cost plan incorporates value for the owner, accommodates the consultant’s design intent and the targeted profitability.</li><li>Conduct the negotiation and oversee the preparation and execution of the prime contract.</li><li>Ensure project health, safety and environmental standards meet or exceed legislated requirements and company policy.</li><li>Know project critical issues at all times and ensure the project team has followed up to address issues to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.</li><li>Assume the overall day to day project management responsibility for at least one major project within the region.</li><li>Conduct performance plans and assessments with direct reports.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Required Skills: </u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>10 years’ experience in a leadership role in a construction company</li><li>Experience in large commercial and institutional projects as well as P3 buildings, experience in major construction projects.</li><li>Track record of successful commercial project management of large, complex, construction projects in excess of $25M</li><li>Deep expertise and proven track record with respect to the continuous improvement project delivery services and value-added constructability process and practice</li><li>Experience in gaining major bids with joint venture partners, with proven management of successful infrastructure and construction bids</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Required Education:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>A minimum of a college diploma in Construction Management, Building Studies, Civil Engineering or a related field.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Benefits:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Benefits are offered through the company’s benefits plan</li><li>Relocation support</li><li>Travel Allowance</li><li>Participation in the company’s profit-sharing plan</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Please send your resume to the following email address: careers@bird.ca</p><p><br></p><p>Attention: Jason DeCarle</p><p>Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition</p>