Construction Manager - St. Catharines, Ontario
AFL
- Saint Catharines, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Apply and enforce the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) to ensure compliance with HS&E standards, OH&S regulations, and applicable codes across all employees and subcontractors
- Ensure project materials are supplied and work is executed in accordance with the Project Quality Program
- Oversee daily construction activities for telecommunications projects in both Underground and Aerial environments, including fibre optic installation, shallow utilities, and related infrastructure
- Ensure all work is completed according to approved plans, specifications, and standards
- Develop, maintain, and drive project schedules in collaboration with the project team; ensure milestones and completion dates are achieved
- Supervise field employees and subcontractors; ensure work is planned efficiently and timesheets and Production Reports, are accurately coded
- Oversee fibre installation activities, including cable jetting/blowing operations
- Ensure quality execution of fibre splicing, testing, and documentation
- Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to support project progression
- Maintain detailed daily reports tracking site progress, inspections, and key activities
- Mentor and support the development of project team members
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety policies
- Perform other related duties as required
- Leadership – direct others and develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods
- Flexible – open to change/new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
- Detail oriented – excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks
- Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving - capable of complex reasoning analysis
- Results focused – driven to achieve
- Interpersonal skills – able to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships, and communicate clearly at all levels of the business
- Adaptability - capable of working in a fast-paced environment, adapt to various situations, and prioritize multiple work assignments simultaneously
- 2+ years of hands-on construction experience as a Construction Manager or similar direct supervisory role. Experience with Outside Plant construction or other telecommunications construction projects is preferred.
- Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processes
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, understand and interpret stakeholder needs and identify solutions
- Expert knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Visio
- Ability to travel to various site-based projects if required
- Physically demanding workload
- Work location: Work in locations that preclude the ability to return home
- 40 hours/week, with various shifts as assigned (morning, evening, weekend, and statutory holidays)
- Traveling is required
- Competitive pay system
- Annual merit increases
- Thriving work sites with continued employment even through the winter months.
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities
- A supportive and diverse team environment
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing industry.