Construction Manager

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

We are currently seeking a Construction Manager to join our Project Delivery team delivering Transmission and Distribution projects across British Columbia. The work is diverse and includes but is not limited to the construction of new substations; work in existing substations, early site investigations and work on the transmission system up to and including 500kV. The role is mobile and will involve some travel to potentially remote areas of British Columbia as needed by the project. The initial posting will be in the Lower Mainland. This position will report to the Director of Project Delivery.  

We offer an opportunity to work on some of the most important projects in Canada which support critical infrastructure. You will work within an experienced, dependable team in an environment that will give you an opportunity to excel and advance in your career.

Your role within the team:

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Support the Project Manager with project planning deliverables such as Outage Staging, Construction Management, Constructability Reviews, Procurement documents and identification and mitigation of construction risks.
• Monitoring and tracking of construction progress. Prepare progress reports. Verify and recommend approval for progress payments.
• Tracking and reviewing any contemplated changes during construction. Work with the Project Manager to evaluate, negotiate, quantify, and approve claims.
• Facilitate and run construction management meetings between Contractors, the Owner, Engineering, and other key stakeholders.
• Work with Engineering during construction to facilitate solutions to design issues and challenges.
• Coordinate design and construction interfaces with other subcontractors.
• If acting as Prime Contractor, ensure all the requirements of Prime Contractor are in place for the project. Act as Site Safety Coordinator as required. Develop a safe work culture at site. Be a safety ambassador and leader for all safety matters.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate: 

• 10+ years’ experience as a Construction Manager or Construction Officer, (as a Contractor or an Owner’s Representative) on medium to large scale substation or transmission line projects, with expert knowledge of materials means and methods involved in the construction of electrical substations and transmission lines.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting contract requirements, including contractor / client negotiations with advanced communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to maintain a professional and effective working relationship with the Project Owner, Project Manager, and key stakeholders.
• Advanced ability to engage team and drive performance.
• Expert knowledge in construction safety standards with ability to drive safety culture.
• Strong understanding of risk management.
• Possess a flexible approach with the ability to find solutions where options are limited, and time is critical.
• Ability to demonstrate a track record of successfully working within multidiscipline teams.
• Results oriented with an extremely high work ethic, stringent quality standards and a can-do attitude.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $113,200 - $170,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

About AtkinsRéalis  

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital.

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