Construction Manager
Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
Worley Canada Construction is a leader in industrial construction in Alberta and Western Canada. Our employees enjoy exciting careers in fabrication, modularization, field installation, and professional support services for some of world's most challenging heavy-oil facilities, gas plants, power-stations and other industrial projects. As part of the global Worley team, we enjoy shared resources and opportunities with more than 20 Canadian locations and 40 countries.
Worley is seeking a Construction Manager to join the Construction Management team at our project site near Jansen, Saskatchewan.
Work Conditions:
- Located on a project site near Jansen, Saskatchewan
- 9 days on 5 days off rotation
- 12 hour days
- Travel Allowance
- Camp accommodations
The Construction Manager is the prime interface between the project team and the client, and between the project team and sub-contractors and as such, will be frequently called upon to assist in resolving contractual, operations, and work progress issues by interfacing with the appropriate Client and/or sub-contractor’s resources.
Responsibilities:
- Overall management direction for project planning, scheduling, equipment, material and human resources and budget tracking for all segments of construction projects
- Takes an active role with hiring and developing field superintendents and foreman while monitoring performance and is involved with the selection, development and training of junior field supervisory staff
- Makes management decisions, around construction methods, schedule, quality and safety
- Responsible for investigating and correcting labour relations issues that impact construction projects
- Directly supervises multiple superintendents and oversees the performance of the various trades in the construction crews
- Assists with the preparation of estimates and implementation of project execution plans; attends pre-tender meetings when required
- Maintains ongoing communication with owner representatives, project managers, and subcontractors and construction crew
- Addresses job cost and performance of construction projects in conjunction with the project manager, superintendent and foremen
- Responsible for ensuring project administration and reporting (labour, material, equipment, subcontractor) adheres to requirements and policies established by the Company
- Leads the planning of initial project site mobilization and directs others for project closeout
- Assists project managers with resolution of outstanding claim items and with warranty follow-up
- Participates in discussions involving client liaison requirements and marketing (including project pre-qualification input, new project information, client feedback, etc.)
- Implement detailed day to day plans for crew activities in accordance with the project schedule
- Liaison with Project Manager to adequately address challenges to the work face, schedule concerns or job performance factors
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience as an Industrial Construction Manager
- Journeyman trades certification is an asset
- Superintendent experience of 5 – 7 years required
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of personality types
- Knowledge of conflict management strategies
- In depth understanding of construction mathematics
- Knowledge of the principles of preparing estimates
- Ability to interpret complex blueprints and clearly explain them to experienced and non-experienced persons
- Desire to teach and mentor others and to share knowledge and experience
- Demonstrates high standards and accountability
- Ability to foresee risk and management of change
- Creates a climate of encouragement, creativity, and learning
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Worley Canada Construction strives to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors, competencies and performance associated with their perspective roles with the company.
Moving forward together
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.