Construction General Manager

Overview

Oversee preconstruction planning, bids, contracts, and delivery of large construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• project oversight
• bid proposals
• safety compliance
• contract negotiation
• preconstruction planning
• cost estimating

Tasks

-Overseeing large projects in excess of $25M. -Lead bid proposal responses to clients with the support of marketing and other team members. -Ensure project health, safety and environmental standards meet or exceed legislated requirements and company policy. -Conduct the negotiation and oversee the preparation and execution of the prime contract. -Know project critical issues at all times and ensure the project team has followed up to address issues to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. -Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate preconstruction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget. -Lead all preconstruction planning activities are executed by the project team to the satisfaction of the organization and the client. -Develop, manage, and maintain new and existing client, consultant, and trade relationships. -Assume the overall day to day project management responsibility for at least one major project within the region. -Conduct performance plans and assessments with direct reports. -Confirm that estimate/cost plan incorporates value for the owner, accommodates the consultant’s design intent and the targeted profitability.

Requirements

• bid management
• leadership
• construction mgmt
• project management
• english
• 10+ years

What You Bring

Location(s) of work: 4820 Richard Road SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 6L1 Canada. May be required to travel to worksite locations across Alberta. Required Language Skills: English (spoken and written) A minimum of a college diploma in Construction Management, Building Studies, Civil Engineering or a related field. -Experience in gaining major bids with joint venture partners, with proven management of successful infrastructure and construction bids -10 years’ experience in a leadership role in a construction company -Experience in large commercial and institutional projects as well as P3 buildings, experience in major construction projects. -Deep expertise and proven track record with respect to the continuous improvement project delivery services and value-added constructability process and practice -Track record of successful commercial project management of large, complex, construction projects in excess of $25M

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Benefits

Wage: Starting a at CAD $160,000 per year (full-time/40 hours a week) -Participation in the company’s profit-sharing plan -Relocation support -Benefits are offered through the company’s benefits plan -Travel Allowance

About Bird Construction

-Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog. -Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services. -Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication. -Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery. -Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings. -With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.

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