Construction Manager

Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent is accountable for the profitability of their designated business unit. The incumbent is responsible for oversight of managing projects, processes, customer relationships, and a team of employees within the division. As part of the senior leadership team for the Construction Division, the incumbent will participate in the management team meetings and work together to set strategic objectives for the group.    Location: Ottawa, ON DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Ongoing professional development of the project managers and the team – one on ones, project assistance/input etc.Provide oversight and be accountable for the project deliverables; initiate project reviews and ensure risk are continuously assessed and mitigatedReviews tenders including strategies for winning, identifying key risks, opportunities, key suppliers and subcontractors/partners and provide a challenge function on the costs (sanity check), review mark-upCollaborates regularly with other managers to monitor workload, transfer information, and advance corporate prioritiesForecasting tenders, specifically for complicated and integrated jobs, to facilitate the technical knowledge for creating a bid teamReview contractual documents to ensure risk mitigation for the overall business unit and that risk is aligned and acceptable with to TomlinsonManaging and developing teams that ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with the designs, budget and schedulesMaintain consistent integrated communications with project management and operations.Works with the project team to communicate and understand the progress of the projects (issues, claims etc.)Ensures that the quality of work completed meets the company standardsBuilds and supports a safety cultureEnsures company policies and procedures are being adhered toEmployee managementMentoring and development of staffEvaluates employee training and development courses and selects employees to attendMake salary and bonus recommendationsRecommends hires and dismisses all employees within the divisionWrites and delivers evaluations and development plans to direct reportsDefines direct reports performance goals and ensures alignment with overall corporate goalsDevelops and improves the processes for executing the construction division’s workEstablishes the roles and responsibilities for employeesParticipates in monthly cost review meetingsParticipate in the decision on what work is necessary to maintain a full scheduleReview and approve invoicesReview submissions for projects (schedules, traffic control plans etc.) when necessaryWorks with existing and potential clients to foster partnerships on potential projectsEnsure that P-6 schedules are created and updated weekly to provide a macro level work on hand schedule for all field operationsParticipate in business development activities and client relationsDemonstrate behaviours that foster Tomlinson’s Leadership CompetenciesEffectively CommunicatesMaintains Strategic PerspectiveMotivates and EmpowersOrganizationally AgileDecisive WORKING CONDITIONS:Standard office conditionsWorking conditions are normal for a construction industry environment, including weekly job site visits, visiting job site where there may be physical aspects of navigating rough terrain, climbing and use of a ladderWork may require occasional weekend and/or evening work EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor of Engineering, CET, bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent, or equivalent additional experience 15+ years of construction experienceShoring and Piling experience considered an asset10+ years of experience managing large teamsDemonstrated strong written, verbal and presentation communication skillsExperience with direct supervision of employeesAbility to act as the company spokesperson and delivery of key messagingExperience with development and execution of strategic plans TOMLINSON OFFERS: Competitive wagesBonus programsEmployer paid health and dental benefitsExtensive training programs and tuition reimbursementRetirement benefits programFamily-oriented team environmentEmployee discounts and other rewards programs The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.