Construction Manager

​Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000

This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

For more than 90 years, E.S. Fox Limited (ESFL) has set the standard for safety and quality in the construction and fabrication industry. We have been unique in the industry as the ones who have helped build Canada’s infrastructure. We possess the insight and expertise to stand behind everything we do.

Our Strength is People

With a strong commitment to health, safety, and the protection of the environment, ESFL has earned a reputation as a people-first, environmentally conscious and socially responsible provider. Our goal is to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion so that all employees feel valued and respected.

Our employees are our greatest asset. We strive to create an atmosphere that inspires free thinking, expression, and the promoting of individual differences, valuing the diverse contribution of skills, abilities, and experience.

Why Join Our Team

We offer you a rewarding career opportunity working within the thriving construction industry. We provide comprehensive benefits, including:

• An attractive health and dental benefits package for you and your family (dependents)
• Health Care Spending Account and Healthy Living Wellness Account options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group RSP with employer contribution
• Competitive compensation
• Support of professional growth

Our office in Hamilton, ON, is looking for a Construction Manager to join our team.

Summary of the Role

Reporting to the Site Project Manager, the Construction Manager is responsible for leading and directing day-to-day construction activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the quality standards expected by the organization and its clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure field execution of projects adhere to safety requirements, scope, schedule, and standards/procedures.
• Attend and monitor pre-job briefings, safe work planning, daily site visits, post job debriefs and weekly tailboard meetings.
• Manage the scheduling of project activities.
• Ensure that all projects are constructed without deviation from quality standards.
• Participate in construction kick-off meetings.
• Communicate impacts and design deviations to Project Lead.
• Responsible for all sub-contractors utilized at site.
• Responsible for coordinating cross functional activities involving the trades at location.
• Communicate and coordinate with Project Lead on any resource constraints.
• Ensure all trades follow E. S. Fox Limited and Owner processes and each EHS Policies.
• Participate with clients with pre-planning for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with team to deliver projects according to design, budget, and schedule.
• Problem identification and resolution as problems arise.
• Challenge less than desirable results and work towards implanting positive changes.
• Provide daily oversight on projects with the trades performing the work.
• Maintain and exceed the required safety and quality standards.
• Adhere to the established project schedule and budgets.
• Maintain the required level of skill and competence with the construction activities.
• Identify, recommend training needs, and develop staff.
• Establish and maintain high performance standards while fostering opportunities for improvement.
• Other tasks, as assigned by the Site Project Manager.

Key Requirements, Experience and Skills

• 5-10 years of experience working in a project execution role at a senior level.
• Completion of a Bachelor's degree and/or relevant work experience.
• Clear understanding of project management principles.
• Strong technical knowledge with a comprehensive understanding of construction trades, disciplines and industry practices.
• Overall knowledge of nuclear industry practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to understanding, adhereing to and promoting all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures and regulations.
• Proven leadership experience managing and coordinating cross-functional teams, trades and technical disciplines in complex project environments.
• Managing within union collective agreements
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Results-oriented self-starter capable of working independantly and taking initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage deadlines and requirements of multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft office and other software programs.

Attributes

• Ability to build trusted relationships.
• Technically strong.
• Delivers high performance.
• Develop talent.
• Create effective teams.
• Strategic thinker.
• Inspires innovation.
• Demonstrates courage.
• Drives continuous improvement.
• Makes quality decisions.

Competencies

Health & Safety Commitment

Integrity

Quality and Continuous Improvement

About E.S. Fox Limited

ESFL is a privately owned, Canadian, multi-trade fabricator and constructor, providing a single-source solution for Industrial, Institutional, Commercial, and Power Generation sectors. ESFL has established a reputation for safety, executing high quality workmanship, operational flexibility, efficiency, and timely project completion.

As a fully integrated, multi-trade construction firm, ESFL provides clients with a sole source solution for their detailed engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance needs. We are a solutions-based provider that delivers a superior level of service from ‘cradle to grave,’ as we offer multi-trade, service-oriented solutions for all your Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, and Energy products. ESFL continues to be a leader of Canadian strength and tradition for over 9 decades.

Headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, we maintain full-service regional offices in Hamilton, Toronto, Port Robinson, Oshawa, Kincardine, and Kingston.

Connect: LinkedIn, esfox.com

In accordance with legislation and our commitment to transparent hiring practices, the compensation range for this position is provided. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Canadian work experience is not required. Please note that artificial intelligence tools are not utilized in the applicant screening process but may be used to record interviews with applicants' permission.

E.S. Fox Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

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