Lead Construction Manager, for COWI in North America

Description

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

• Act as the primary Owner liaison, providing progress reports, receiving feedback, and ensuring communication of Owner requirements to COWI teams.
• Supervise and mentor staff to enhance their Construction Management capabilities, providing ongoing performance feedback throughout the project.
• Be based full-time on-site during project execution (or as required), coordinating all project participants — including Owner, Designer, Contractor, and Regulators — to promptly address issues like cost overruns, schedule delays, quality and regulatory compliance, contract changes, and operational impacts.
• Lead the Construction Management team for a multi-billion-dollar heavy civil program, overseeing COWI staff and sub-consultants across functions such as Resident and Office Engineering, Quality Assurance, Inspection, Surveying, Materials Testing, Contract Administration, Change Management, Cost and Schedule Analysis, Document Control, Environmental Compliance Monitoring, Risk Management, Dispute Resolution, and Claims Analysis.
• Contribute to internal programs by supporting Construction Management training and recruitment activities, including candidate resume reviews and interview participation.
• Support COWI-wide initiatives by assisting in the development of scopes, schedules, and fees for Construction Management services, and collaborating with engineering and design teams through feasibility reviews of planning studies, constructability assessments of design plans and specifications, biddability evaluations of contract documents, contributions to construction methods and sequencing, development of cost estimates and schedules, as well as contractor prequalification and bid review.

Requirements

• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, and other common construction management software.
• Experience with construction in Arctic environments, rail, port facilities, and the mining industry.
• A minimum of 20 years of relevant professional experience, including Construction Management on heavy civil projects or programs valued at $500 million or more.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site in northern Canada according to a reasonable rotation schedule, and to complete all COWI-required construction safety training courses to ensure safety on the job.
• Proficient interpersonal, communication, writing, team leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a similar field, in addition to a valid certification in Construction Management, Engineering, or Project Management.

Benefits

Base compensation: $150,000 to $250,000 for North Vancouver location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set, and location.

Flexible working arrangement | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share! | Full time hires get minimum 4 weeks vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga or gym membership | Parking or public transit allowance | Extended Health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by us | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events

Hybrid (100% on-site at project office in Baffinland, NU)

Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

A place to work and so much more

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance