Provider of construction and maintenance services across industrial, infrastructure and buildings sectors.
Leads site supervision, coordination and administration for industrial construction projects.
21 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
6,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building Information Modeling (BIM/VDC)
Civil Infrastructure Services
Fabrication
Future Energy
Industrial Maintenance
Mass Timber
Modular & Offsite Solutions
Pre-Construction / Early Contractor Involvement
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Institutional
Retail
Multi-tenant Residential
Industrial
Mining
Water and Wastewater
Energy
Role
Description
risk management
submittal review
site logistics
progress reporting
master scheduling
material procurement
Manage risk during the project by following the Risk Management Plan.
Review all subcontractor submittals.
Responsible to ensure all on site contractually required items are implemented and completed.
Attend owner meetings throughout the project.
Approve timesheets.
Fix deficiencies in line with achieving total completion date.
Notify Equipment Management Team of requirements for project.
Communicate with the office to manage administrative tasks.
Provide cost-effective solutions to construction issues and coordinate with the Project Manager.
Review contracts with the Project Manager to ensure scope of work and schedules are accurate and feasible.
Control site logistics, maximize efficiencies, minimize deficiencies of all work including all subcontractors, suppliers, and employees.
Maintain daily and ongoing reporting to track site progress.
Develop and measure productivity on site to measure planned progress against actual.
Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of direct reports.
Establish site for construction.
Work with the Proposal Lead to develop proposed project schedule, methodology and site logistics for the proposal.
Complete warranty work.
Works within tight deadlines and prioritizes of work to achieve them
Support the development of commissioning and turn over plans.
Manage, control, and record all permit requirements, third party inspections, commissioning, training, and hand over.
Hold weekly toolbox talks.
Hold daily field level hazard assessments.
Maintain a clean and organized site.
Work with the Project Manager, develop and maintain master project schedule with input from subcontractors using either MS Project or Primavera P6.
Conduct weekly subcontract progress meetings and hold everyone on site accountable to the Master Project Schedule.
Coach and develop direct reports and employees on site.
Conduct constructability reviews to bring value to the construction execution stage.
Close all site accounts.
Execute the quality management program proactively to minimize deficiencies.
Conduct direct reports performance review plans and assessments.
Plan and prepare 2- and 6-week construction resource loaded schedules and monitor progress against established master schedule, ensuring successful project completion within schedule and budget.
Champion health and safety and occupational practices and regulations.
Support and open to identifying Business Development opportunities that bring in new projects.
Partner with Human Resources to align people strategies to business objectives.
Plan, organize, direct and control daily construction operations with direct leadership responsibilities for junior resources as assigned.
Complete any deficiencies and issues related to the warranty period.
Assist with selection of trade subcontractors.
Purchase, maintain, track, and forecast materials.
Develop Health, Safety and Environment Plan.
Communicate daily with the Project Manager and project team on the status of construction including any concerns or discrepancies that may require escalation.
Requirements
procore
sap
ms project
construction degree
leadership
problem solving
Ability to inspire trust in difficult situations by instilling confidence and engaging people on matters that affect them
10 years’ experience in the construction industry, with a focus on heavy/light civil industrial projects
Strong computer skills, MS Office, MS Project, Procore, SAP
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment
Fully understand the Master Contract and Subcontractor Contracts.
Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges
Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Undergraduate degree or diploma in construction management, engineering, or another relevant field
Excellent budgeting, costing and scheduling skills
Strong leadership skills with experience managing all disciplines, internal employees and external sub-trades
Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated through speaking to groups of employees on site, and communicating to a variety of stakeholders including clients, management, and site employees
Strong familiarity with contract administration, understanding drawings, specifications, architectural and engineering standards and building practices, including building codes
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Since 1920
Founding Year
Established its presence in Canada as a coast-to-coast builder.
+70 Years
Publicly Traded
Maintained a strong financial presence on public markets.
2021
Acquisition
Expanded capabilities through the acquisition of Dagmar.
2024
Acquisition
Further diversified operations by acquiring Jacob Bros.
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.
Culture + Values
We bring life to vision
Creating great things with you
We put safety first
A healthy and safe work environment is non‑negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
We are stronger together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We lead with honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
We are driven to do great work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We create opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
Environment + Sustainability
First Zero Carbon Retrofit
North America's First
Completed the first Zero Carbon Certification for a building retrofit (Humber College Building NX), setting a benchmark for sustainable building projects.
First Net-Zero Plant
Protein Processing Facility
Design-build of North America’s first net-zero plant protein processing facility, scheduled to be operational in 2024.
First Net-Zero Ethylene Site
World's First
Secured contract to build the world’s first net-zero integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site under Dow’s Path2Zero Program.
Committed to transitioning to a net zero carbon economy via high energy-efficient, zero carbon buildings using onsite or procured carbon-free renewable energy.
Delivering deep energy retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and energy use in existing buildings through mechanical, electrical, and energy modeling solutions.
Mass timber leader in North America: leveraging sustainable forestry and wood-based materials to capture carbon and offset CO2e over lifecycle.
Founding member of Canada Green Building Council with ~200 LEED-certified or targeting projects.
Partnered on complex building systems meeting LEED, Green Globes, Passive House, WELL, and Zero Carbon standards.
Operational emissions reduction through 'Work Green': implementing sustainable, energy-efficient, low-carbon operational technologies and processes.
'Build Green': minimizing resource waste, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency across material, equipment, system selection.
Inclusion & Diversity
$3,000
Indigenous Scholarship
An annual scholarship provided to support Indigenous students pursuing their educational goals.
3×$1,500
Indigenous Student Support
Three annual scholarships of $1,500 each provided to Indigenous students.
National Indigenous Engagement Policy: proactive employment of Indigenous workforce representative of project communities.
Policy pillars: respectful relationships; proactive Indigenous employment; increasing business opportunities for Indigenous partners; investment in cultural awareness, skills and business capacity programs.
Mandatory Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training for all employees.
Silver Certification in PAIR (Progressive Aboriginal Relations) program.
Scholarship programs: Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship; Bird Heavy Civil Indigenous Scholarship; Bird/Paul & Gerri Charette Fund; UNB scholarship prioritizing Indigenous female engineering students.