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Construction Manager - Heavy Mechanical equipment installation
@ Kiewit
Oakville, Ontario
Overview
Kiewit, through its Ganotec district, is hiring a Senior Project Delivery Specialist for industrial, marine and defence projects involving heavy mechanical equipment installation. The role covers construction planning, estimating and execution support from pursuit through turnover. The posting states full-time work, a base salary of $130,000 to $180,000 per year, and travel to project sites across Canada as required.
Pay:
$130,000–$180,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Plan and estimate heavy mechanical equipment installation
- Develop construction execution and installation plans
- Build schedules, manpower forecasts and work plans
- Coordinate with clients, subcontractors and vendors
- Support commissioning, turnover and closeout
Requirements summary:
- Experience as construction manager, senior planner or senior estimator
- Heavy mechanical and heavy lifting experience strongly preferred
- Industrial, marine or defence project experience
- Ability to obtain Government of Canada Security Clearance
- Willingness to travel to project sites
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Security clearance | Other clearance |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Kiewit
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One of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.
Full company description
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com. Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,075,506
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 25,348
- Reported office locations
- 1550 Mike Fahey St., Omaha, NE 68102, US
- Business categories
- Industrial Engineering
- Construction
- Building Material
- Mining
- Transportation
- Oil and Gas
- Other recorded names
- Kiewit
- Kiewit Mexico
- Specialties
- Building
- Mining
- Oil
- Gas & Chemical
- Power
- Transportation
- Water/Wastewater
- Construction
- Engineering
- Industrial
- EPC
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- and Design-Build
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Omaha, NE |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1884 |
| Specialties | BuildingMiningOilGas & ChemicalPowerTransportationWater/WastewaterConstructionEngineeringIndustrial |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 237 |
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Requisition ID: 183171
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Ganotec District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Ganotec is seeking a Senior Project Delivery Specialist to support the pursuit, planning, and delivery of industrial, marine, and defence infrastructure projects involving heavy mechanical equipment installation. Candidates with experience as a Construction Manager, Senior Project Planner, or Senior Estimator are encouraged to apply
District Overview
Ganotec is a full service, heavy industrial contractor serving the industrial sector across Canada. Ganotec typically self performs all major disciplines including, civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping and electrical / instrumentation and controls. We conduct our business through a variety of commercial contract styles including full turnkey, EPC, design build, T&M and conventional discipline packages. We have always been a strong proponent of “partnering”, working in collaboration with owners, major equipment suppliers and engineers at the early stages of the project development phase to allow for a more cost-effective execution strategy for the project. Ganotec continues to position itself towards the future, constantly seeking growth opportunities yet never losing sight of what has made the company so successful
Location
Travel or relocation to project sites throughout Canada may be required, depending on assignment.
Responsibilities
- Lead or support construction planning and estimate development for heavy mechanical equipment, heavy lifting systems, shiplifts, transfer systems, dry docks, rail transfer systems, and major mechanical installations.
- Develop construction execution plans covering installation methodology, temporary works, heavy lifts, access, logistics, equipment requirements, work packaging, sequencing, commissioning assistance, and systems turnover.
- Lead or support constructability reviews, execution planning, work packaging, procurement sequencing, logistics, and field mobilization planning.
- Develop or validate project schedules, quantity-based work plans, manpower forecasts, productivity assumptions, and progress measurement methods.
- Prepare or review estimates, including scope definition, quantity takeoffs, labour and equipment assumptions, subcontract packages, indirect costs, risk allowances, and basis-of-estimate documentation.
- Coordinate with client, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams to align cost, schedule, and execution requirements.
- Identify scope gaps, technical interfaces, constructability constraints, schedule risks, and cost exposure, and recommend practical mitigation measures.
- Support bid reviews, estimate reconciliation, schedule reviews, risk workshops, change evaluation, forecasting, and project performance reporting.
- Participate in client, vendor, and internal coordination meetings and clearly communicate construction, planning, and estimating recommendations.
- Support commissioning, turnover, closeout, lessons learned, and the transfer of estimate and schedule assumptions into project execution controls.
- Apply knowledge of structural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and marine interfaces to validate installation strategy, schedule logic, quantities, and cost assumptions.
- Coordinate with specialized equipment suppliers, naval architects, marine engineers, subcontractors, and construction teams.
Qualifications
- Experience as a Construction Manager, Senior Project Planner, Senior Estimator, or equivalent on industrial, marine, shipyard, defence, or heavy infrastructure projects.
- Experience with heavy mechanical equipment, heavy lifting systems, shiplifts, transfer systems, dry docks, major mechanical installations, or comparable maintenance infrastructure is strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting projects from pursuit or estimating through execution, commissioning, and turnover.
- Good understanding of mechanical systems, structural construction, marine infrastructure, specialized equipment integration, heavy lifts, and temporary works.
- Ability to develop or review estimates, schedules, manpower plans, execution plans, procurement strategies, and risk assessments.
- Experience supporting EPC, Design-Build, or collaborative contracting models is considered an asset.
- Experience with naval shipyards, defence clients, port authorities, marine operators, commissioning, or operational readiness planning is considered an asset.
- Ability and willingness to travel and work at project sites as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required Government of Canada Security Clearance. Existing Secret clearance is considered an asset.
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Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
- Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions
Base Compensation: $130,000/yr - $180,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
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