Construction Director

1 week ago

Oakville Ontario BB, Halton, Canada PARSONS CORPORATION Full time
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Job Description:

Parsons is a leader in the design and construction of rail and transit systems, committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance transportation infrastructure. Our full-service team utilizes advanced 3D modeling to provide comprehensive design, construction, and technology integration for clients across North America. Parsons is seeking an experienced construction manager to join our multi-disciplinary Rail and Transit division as a Construction Director.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in rail and transit construction, as well as project management and leadership experience for large-scale transit projects including LRT stations, transit maintenance facilities, and transit centres. This role is Toronto based

The Construction Director will be required to engage with the Client Director and be proactive in the review of Contractor work plans, and shall demonstrate project leadership to develop resolutions that are best for project.

Responsibilities:

  • Providing technical construction leadership across a multi-billion-dollar rail transit project.
  • Review and ensure that the construction-aspects of the program are technically sound, and consistent with client requirements.
  • Provide construction management and administration oversight of all activities and outputs.
  • Provides construction expertise in a proactive manner, through advice, direction, and direct leadership with the client and project teams.
  • Organizes, directs and manages field representation at work site and remote production facilities.
  • Identifying any opportunities to help develop the Project Delivery Teams’s delivery experience, through coaching and mentoring of the on-site teams.
  • Support the development of the approach to proactive Health and Safety and ensure core values are met.
  • Manages development and implementation of field logs.
  • Supports the development of mitigation to reduce risks associated with construction interfaces.

Qualifications:

  • 15+ years Construction Director in transit rail.
  • Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Detailed understanding of construction methodology, innovative methods of delivery, technology, planning, delivery, site logistics.
  • Commercial and detailed understanding of construction contract law and an understanding of multiple contract types.
  • Good oral, written communication, and presentation skills
  • Stays up to date with key industry/professional trends through networking and Continued Professional Development (CPD) and ability to update colleagues & clients on industry trends.
  • Proficient in office technology, software, and applications.
  • Well-developed decision-making skills
  • The individual will take ownership to identify, solve and overcome challenges, whilst keeping others abreast of developments
  • This individual is expected to deliver results, striving to exceeds the clients’ expectations.
  • Significant experience leading and providing direction to Construction & Project Delivery teams on high-profile and high value projects.
  • The ability to lead, engage, motivate, and coach others. To act as a role model and inspire and empower others.
  • Leads negotiations with third parties
  • Create and deliver persuasive and engaging presentations to wide range of audiences in our industry.
  • Manage client relationships effectively.
  • Respectfully listen to others and considers all views presented.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions-and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY

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