Site Manager

Defence Construction Canada

The Role

Overview

Oversee site operations and service delivery for national programs in Ottawa.

Key Responsibilities

  • budget management
  • software use
  • risk management
  • financial reporting
  • quality assurance
  • stakeholder relations

Tasks

-Develop and monitor budget -Manage activities to meet corporate and operational safety and security requirements -Support and promote regional and national objectives and initiatives, as outlined in the Corporate Plan -Manage and coordinate service line integration and collaboration within the site to ensure effective and efficient service delivery to meet Client-Partner requirements, in accordance with corporate direction, policies and procedures -Promote and manage business development opportunities -Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders -Use applicable computer software and operating systems -Lead and manage direct and indirect reports at the site -Develop succession plan and ensure viability of the site -Manage financial aspects of the site (e.g., negotiate and sign service level arrangements, prepare budget, carry out financial reporting, monitor key performance indicators and allocate hours for service level arrangements) -Resolve internal conflicts and those with the Client-Partners, as required -Apply project, contract and risk management techniques -Some work may be located on construction and environmental project sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment -Perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, manage performance) -Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations -Maintain open communications within the site, region and DCC, and act as primary point of contact for Client-Partners interacting with the site

Requirements

  • degree
  • 8+ years
  • project management
  • risk management
  • leadership
  • dcc knowledge

What You Bring

-Minimum: university degree in engineering, architecture, environment, business or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent -previous employment -Preferred: additional training in project management, business administration, human resources and/or leadership -Project and risk management principles -Demonstrate business acumen, leadership and human resources management skills -Specialized knowledge of one or more DCC service lines

Benefits

-Typical office environment with occasional travel -Public service pension -Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program -Telus Virtual Health Care -criminal record checks -$750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren’t covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan) -$400 Wellness Allowance (e.g., gym membership) -Deluxe travel benefit plans -Hybrid workplace options including $400 allowance every two years to support work-from-home options -$1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage -Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for a maximum of 37 weeks -Comprehensive vacation and other paid leave plans -100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short- and long-term disability insurance

The Company

About Defence Construction Canada

-Founded to serve the construction needs of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. -Manages a wide array of construction and infrastructure projects across Canada. -Specializes in designing and delivering facilities, buildings, and utilities for national defence operations. -Operates in diverse sectors including infrastructure, buildings, transportation, utilities, and heavy civil works. -Has delivered projects in remote locations, ensuring the highest standards for military operations and safety. -Known for managing large-scale, complex projects that are critical to national security. -Works with military, governmental, and private partners to support the Canadian Defence sector's evolving needs. -Handles the entire lifecycle of projects, from planning and design to construction and maintenance.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Infrastructure

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Energy

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Environmental Remediation

Renovation

Real Property Management

Contract Management

Project and Program Management

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Communication Systems

Roads and Grounds

Housing

Barracks

Clinics

Security Clearance

-reliability/secret security clearance requires reference inquiries, qualification verification, criminal record checks, credit checks and fingerprinting. -requires five years of verifiable background for reliability clearance and ten years for secret clearance. -process includes open‑source checks, previous employment verification and other standard security screenings.