Construction Manager

EllisDon • Halifax, NS

48d • $133,100 - $166,400

About The Position

EllisDon is a leading construction company that values innovation, diversity, and employee growth. They offer comprehensive "Cradle to Grave services" and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees can achieve their full potential and contribute to the community. The company utilizes AI tools for applicant screening. This Construction Manager role involves overseeing projects from design through construction and warranty handover, ensuring they meet design, budget, and schedule objectives. The position requires providing direction to various functions, developing and maintaining schedules, supervising personnel, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, and leading initiatives aligned with business goals.

Requirements

• Minimum 15+ years of supervisory or equivalent experience in ICI, defence sector, healthcare construction, and/or residential projects
• Engineering or construction-related degree/diploma, or equivalent work experience
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction, including technology, equipment, methods, company policies and procedures, union jurisdictions, and labour agreements/negotiations
• Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory, and planning skills
• Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• Must have, or be eligible for, CSID (PWSGC) Secret Level Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, construction, and warranty handover of projects to ensure projects are completed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule objectives
• Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required
• Develop and maintain pre-construction schedules, baseline construction schedules, procurement schedules, commissioning and PDI schedules
• Plan, coordinate and/or supervise activities of all company personnel on assigned project(s)
• Ensure project safety standards, company, client policies and environmental programs are adhered to
• Lead and develop area initiatives and best practices that align with the business goals

Benefits

• continuous learning
• opportunity for growth
• competitive compensation package
• environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity
• mentorship at every level
• working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior