Field Services Manager

Dillon Consulting Limited

  • Vaughan, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
Overview:Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.Your opportunityDillon’s Land Development business unit is looking for a Field Services Manager to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate would ideally be based in the Northeast GTA in the Lindsay / Peterborough area and supported out of our Vaughan office. We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. Responsibilities:What your day will look like
  • Training, mentoring, and managing junior employees on the team.
  • Preparing proposals for Contract Administration and Site Inspection services.
  • Tendering and preparing contracts for Site Plan and Subdivision projects.
  • Assist clients in negotiations with Contractors.
  • Reviewing and analyzing bids submitted by contractors and providing award recommendations to clients.
  • Preparing and finalizing Contract Documents between clients and contractors.
  • Coordinating and running meetings with Municipal representatives, clients, other consultants, and contractors.
  • Resolving constructability related issues in the field.
  • Working closely with various approving authorities and agencies within the 905/705 area.
  • Keeping track of progress during construction, maintenance, and final assumptions.
  • Regular communication with Project Managers to keep them informed of construction progress and to strategize on action items.
  • Reviewing and processing contractor invoices, progress certificates, and change orders.
  • Reviewing design drawings for constructability prior to construction.
  • High level review of onsite construction works to ensure the works are completed as per the construction drawings and agency specifications.
  • Reviewing construction schedules to ensure works are completed on time.
  • Staying current on construction processes and regulations.
  • Review and improve on CPE processes for managing various CA related tasks.
  • Participation in BD and industry related events.
  • Assist with various Business Planning initiatives for CA Team.
  • Various internal and external administration and communication.
  • Adaptability to meet external challenges.
Qualifications:What you will need to succeed
  • Civil Engineering Degree, College or University
  • Ability to lead and manage the work of others
  • Strong Team Player but able to work independently
  • Strong analytical and report writing skills
  • Strong Communication Skills, both Written and Verbal
  • Strong knowledge of various software tools and platforms related to Contract Administration
  • Driver’s License and have access to a vehicle
Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years combined experience in inspection and contracts administration
  • Full working knowledge of the municipal construction process and methods
Why choose DillonDillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.We live our core values:
  • Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
  • Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
  • Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
  • Creativity: discover new possibilities;
  • Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
  • Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.
Dillon is a certified Great Place to Work. This recognition underscores our commitment to fostering an outstanding employee experience and cultivating an exceptional workplace culture. At Dillon, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. This designation reflects our ongoing efforts to ensure that our workplace is not just a place of work, but a community where everyone can thrive.In addition, we offer:
  • Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
  • A competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan
  • Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
  • Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
  • Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization.
  • We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.
  • Focus on Innovation
  • The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
  • Employee and Family Assistance program
  • A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
  • Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
  • Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
  • Wellness Subsidy
  • Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.
About DillonDillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at DillonDillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. We encourage you to contact us if you require accommodation during the interview process. We would love to hear from you!

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