Construction Manager

Job title: Construction Manager

Company: Colas

Job description: The Edmonton Valley Line West LRT project is a 14-km long line extension of the soon to be in service Valley Line in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. The scope of work generally includes complex staging; new facilities such as stations, OMSF, storage facility, and stops; elevated guideway; new structures; systems and communications installation; trackwork; testing and commissioning; and all other civil works associated with the scope. It is the first LRT extension project using low-floor vehicle technology in Western Canada and will be a landmark LRT endeavour after the 5 year construction term. The unique project challenges, such as cold weather climate and integration with an in-service LRT line, offers team members future career opportunities in the robust transit portfolio of the City of Edmonton and other similar programs across Canada

Mission

This Construction Manager is responsible for day-to-day management and coordination for all of the Construction work, having the authority within Project Co organization to give direction on all Construction responsibilities and decisions.

Main Responsibilites

Ensure the Construction is in full compliance with the Project Agreement, including matters relating to quality, safety, environment, and life cycle performance

Develop the Construction Management Plan, and ensuring compliance to such plan through the Project

Manage the Construction teams and Construction process to ensure the Infrastructure is constructed in accordance with the Construction Schedule

Coordinate with the Design Manager to jointly ensure constructability of the design

Coordinate with the Utilities Manager to jointly ensure utility and pipeline conflicts do not impact construction and the Construction Schedule

Work with other Key Individuals to ensure the design and construction are implemented in a coordinated fashion meeting Project Requirements and the Project vision

Ensure the construction is accordance to the design and that design changes are not implemented without the engineer of record’s prior approval and City’s acceptance

Plan, coordinate, communicate and implement accepted traffic accommodations and control measures during construction

Support project communication by supplying appropriate information to effectively communicate construction to the general public and impacted stakeholders

Provide Project closeout documentation related to design as constructed

Skills/Qualifications

Be an employee of, or an independent contractor directly engaged by, Project Co, an Affiliate of Project Co or a Project Contractor

Hold a professional degree, or equivalent acceptable to the City of Edmonton

Have prior experience in a prime contract role, a minimum of 15-20 years in similar roles

Have direct experience performing in a similar role for a substantive time period on a similar rail transit project in an urban environment at least twice within approximately the last 20 years, with at least one project being in Canada or the United States;

Have demonstrated leadership ability in managing large complex multidisciplinary construction teams on projects valued over $250M CAD and achieving project objectives; and

Be reasonably able to commit for the duration of the Project

Worked in a large integrated joint venture infrastructure project

Please note, Colas Canada is an equal opportunity employer. Colas Canada has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodation for candidates with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please advise us when you submit your application. Alternatively you may advice us by emailing humanresources@colascanada.ca . Please be sure to list “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line so we can properly handle your request.

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Location: L’Anse, MI – Quebec

Job date: Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:59:15 GMT