Resident Construction Manager

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Comtech Group Inc. (Comtech) is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing integrated consulting solutions on complex capital projects, including Program and Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Technical Advisory, Construction Management, and Technology Integration Services. Our team thrives on embracing and navigating technical challenges within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Industrial and Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, and Buildings and Facilities markets. Our core focus is supporting project owners through collaborative and integrated partnerships to deliver projects that improve the world around us.

Job Title

Resident Construction Manager

Location

Toronto, ON CA (Primary)

Category

Job Type

Full-time

Job Responsibilities

(Internal Title : Construction Management V)

• Provide direction and management to construction teams at every phase of the project or program to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and objectives
• Drive a culture of best practice for design integrated construction challenge across the project
• Proactively engage with the site teams to understand any positives and/or negatives, and work with the teams to develop resolutions that are best for project. Builds and maintains networks with peer project teams and other disciplines.
• Proactive approach to engaging the contractor and various site delivery teams
• Provide direction and management to construction teams at every phase of the project or program to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and objectives 
• Support project and program departments through preliminary constructability development, alternative technical concepts, constructability design, and design variances
• Recommends and initiates changes to project delivery plans, identify areas of improvement for transit mechanical and electrical systems including auxiliary power, ventilation, plumbing for rail transit systems
• Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with e.g., technical consultants, contractors, and other specialists in direct relationship to transit railway stations 
• Participate in critical decision-making on highly technical and complex issues related to construction progress. Gather project intel through meetings, reports, contractor submissions, and schedules 
• Ensure proper digital infrastructure is set for construction administration and field operations
• Participate in critical decision-making on highly technical and complex issues related to construction progress. Gather project intel through meetings, reports, contractor submissions, and schedules 
• Resolve claims or dispute submissions initiated by the Contractor (potential or actual)
• Manages specific site team of field oversight staff to monitor Contractor field activities in a related discipline such as Stations, System Elements, etc 
• Contribute to the development, recommendation, and implementation of scope, policies, and plans with construction management, standards, technical requirements, infrastructure and system development, constructability design reviews, change management, and Request For Proposals or Request For Quotes (RFPs or RFQs), in conjunction with established KPI’s
• Liaise with project leaders to review and analyze project status, concerns, and specific actions needed to ensure the on-time and on-budget completion
• Assess project resource capabilities to accomplish current and future assigned work and actively lead the resourcing, staffing, and de-staffing of projects and programs
• Mentor and guide team members on construction and design requirements, schedules, cost estimates, etc.
• Facilitate regular meetings with clients, third parties, and managers to assess progress, resolve critical issues mitigate risk, and negotiate scope changes 
• Develop a budget and operating or delivery plan for the construction services on a project or program in consultation with our project and program team and client 
• Forecast the human and material resources required to successfully deliver construction services 
• Ensure goals are met in construction management services including customer satisfaction, and team performance 
• Oversee the interface between client, consultants, and all associated service providers at all levels of the engagement model
• Build and maintain a positive, high-performing team culture with an openness to constructive challenge, continuous improvement, implementation of lessons learned, and an overall ‘right-first-time” mindset 
• Responsible for monitoring and managing staff on clear and focused performance objectives (including non-company resources) to ensure excellence in results 
• Promote a project environment that is inclusive, and diverse and celebrates our differences 
• Conduct construction services training appropriate to staff accountability 
• Complete any tasks assigned by the assigned supervisor or higher in an efficient and timely manner 
   

Working Conditions

Office-based 

Qualifications Required

Experience: 

• Minimum of 18 years of experience in Construction Services in area of specialty 
• Minimum of 10 years of extensive professional experience in transit or railway in the Project and Construction Delivery Management
• Contractor experience is preferred

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering or Construction Management field 

Licenses OR Certifications:

• Holding recognized certification in the applicable area of specialty 

Skills and Competencies: 

• Expert knowledge of prevailing construction means and methods in area of specialty 
• Seasoned in construction-related software applicable to area of specialty 
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence 
• Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks
• Expert ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths
• Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
• Ability to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension 
• Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices 
• Proven site leadership capability for multi-resource teams with seasoned experience building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones 
• Capability to understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs 
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office 
• Inclined to maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices 
• Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership 
• Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilitieswith a track record for meeting deadlines 
• Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)in a demanding multi-disciplinary project environment 
• Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently on creative and analytical tasks in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment

Comtech Group Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with local legislative requirements. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the People and Culture Team by emailing – career@teamcomtech.com

Comtech Group offers our employees a competitive compensation package with comprehensive employee benefits, and an inclusive environment that fosters teamwork & entrepreneurial spirit. Comtech Group is an equal opportunity employer. Why choose a career with Comtech?

From working on challenging, world-class projects to professional development support and high-quality standards, there are many reasons to join Team Comtech.

Notice to Third-Party Recruiters, Recruitment Agencies and Staffing Agencies

Notice to Third-Party Recruiters, Recruitment Agencies and Staffing Agencies

Use of Third Parties
We thank you for your interest in supporting our continued growth. Comtech Group works with third-party recruitment agencies from time to time to supplement our in-house talent acquisition efforts. We recognize that our partnership with third-party recruitment agencies is instrumental to our continued success in attracting top-tiered applicants. Due to this, we work with a select list of third-party recruiters who are considered our strategic partners and understand our company culture, core values, and industry.

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If your agency would like to be considered as a recruiting vendor, please contact our Director, Project Resourcing, via email and include information about your firm as well as a primary point of contact.

Unsolicited Resumes
Third-party vendors must have a vendor agreement fully signed and executed by the Director, Project Resourcing in order to submit or receive payment for any resumes, candidate profiles, or placements with Comtech Group. The agreement must be dated no later than one year prior to the date of resume submission. Verbal commitments from any member of the Comtech team are not considered binding. In the event of a third-party recruiter or agency submitting an unsolicited resume or candidate to any member of the Comtech team, without having a signed agreement, Comtech reserves the right to pursue and hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Comtech will be considered the property of Comtech Group.

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