Construction Manager

MCW Group of Companies•Winnipeg, MB

9d•Onsite

About The Position

MCW Custom Energy Solutions is seeking a self-motivated, hardworking On-Site Construction Manager to join their Winnipeg Office. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in further developing their career and gaining valuable hands-on work experience in a fast-paced engineering consultancy. The MCW Group has a solid reputation for delivering Professional Consulting Engineering Services, Energy Management Services, and Engineering Development Services since 1964. They design systems that deliver energy effectively and information, helping to create environments for clients to live, educate, work, play, and heal. MCW has achieved significant carbon emissions savings for clients and focuses on sustainable building designs to reduce environmental footprints and create sustainable communities.

Requirements

Ideally 5+ years of related work experience.
Proven ability to manage construction productivity and safety.
Working knowledge of OH&S regulations and related construction codes.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail oriented.
Strong team player with a client-service mindset.
Excellent time management and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver results.
Demonstrated experience supervising complex projects.
Ability to understand the needs of an institutional client and how those requirements affect the work.
Access to a vehicle and a Class 5 Driver’s License.
Minimum of Reliability Clearance under the Contract Security Program administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).

Nice To Haves

Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or Building Technology or other relevant technical diploma is preferred.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), C.E.T., and/or PMP designation considered an asset.
Trade Qualification Ticket in electrical or mechanical related construction trade.
Experience working in the commercial / institutional construction, including high security environments, is an asset.
Supervisory Training, Asbestos Awareness, Fall Protection and First Aid certifications are considered assets.

Responsibilities

Working with the Project Manager to ensure project deliverables and tasks are completed on schedule.
Coordinating all on-site construction activities.
Supervising and expediting subcontractor work to maintain progress and quality.
Liaising with the owner and building occupants to coordinate access, address construction issues, and minimize disruption in occupied areas.
Ensuring work is executed in accordance with the project scope, schedule, and specifications.
Supporting the Project Manager with tender and bid reviews, including identifying any required modifications.
Interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
Ensuring all required permits, documentation, and procedures are in place prior to mobilization.
Keeping the engineer of record and/or Project Manager informed of any material design changes identified or implemented in the field or through construction administration activities.
Providing construction administration services and serving as the primary point of contact for project-related questions, requests, shutdowns, and scheduling.
Coordinating inspections by consultants and/or Measure Managers.
Identifying non-conforming work and ensuring technical issues are resolved in a timely manner.
Acting as the Construction Safety Manager for the duration of the project, ensuring compliance and maintaining required documentation.
Assisting the MCW Engineering team with RFIs, contemplated revisions, change orders, field reviews, pricing reviews, and close-out packages, and preparing project status reports and supporting documentation as required.
Investigate and resolve as they arise, with support from the MCW team, to maintain project progress and quality.