Construction Director

**Type of position**: Regular
Want to be in the thick of the action?
As Construction Manager, you'll be responsible for organizing, supporting and managing BBA's activities on all its work sites in your region. Your role will include engaging with clients to promote our services and onsite project management expertise; recruiting and organizing the work of site supervisors, resident engineers and onsite inspectors—whether consultants or employees—within the region.
You'll be responsible for maintaining strong client relationships for all onsite work by BBA's regional team. Your performance will be measured by achieving health and safety, quality, budget and schedule targets. To achieve this, you'll be supported by BBA's Project Management Office experts, who'll work closely with you. You'll also serve in enhancing BBA's construction management tools and procedures.
**Your daily work in action**:
Coordinate all site workers in your region
Serve as supervisor and mentor to the work site team assigned to the project
Ensure proactive interactions between site personnel and project engineering
Develop construction strategies and ensure constructability
Make sure the construction budget and schedule are respected, where applicable, and take any necessary actions
Conduct site visits with bidders and support the bidding process for construction contracts
Prepare weekly and monthly reports
Inform and advise the project manager on construction-related decisions
Ensure work is carried out safely according to the prime contractor's prevention program and BBA's 10 Golden Rules
Foster and maintain a positive, dynamic and committed work environment within the team and in interactions with clients
Manage straightforward labour relations issues
Attend weekly contract review meetings and settle disputes
Help develop feasibility studies and implementation strategies for new work sites
Keep accurate and comprehensive notes of discussions, meetings and site events
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
Entrepreneurial spirit
Desire to motivate and train the next generation
Strong commitment to health and safety
Inspirational leadership
Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
Efficient both at the office and on site
Desire to be in the thick of the action
Interest in solving the most complex challenges
Overview of job requirements
Hold a degree engineering, administration or any other relevant training
Proven soft skills
Ability to communicate in a professional and persuasive manner
Ideally bilingual
Demonstrate a selfless commitment to supporting client project success
Highly mobile and available for projects in your region
Exhibit creativity in proposing more effective alternatives
Anticipate how site actions may impact client operations, contractual agreements, and, if applicable, relationships with construction unions
Promote a disciplined, respectful and harmonious work environment on site
Develop skills in managing people, resolving interpersonal conflicts and handling emotional responses
Be proactive and diligent about onsite health and safety; be seen as a strong advocate for these values
Have multidisciplinary site management experience across various industrial sectors and clients
An overview of BBA's total rewards
Annual base salary established using a 37.5-hour week
An annual premium program for all regular employees
Onsite mobility premium
Access to a time bank
Cellphone program
A group insurance plan that starts on Day 1, including short-term and long-term disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Annual vacation and sick leave
A premium through the Employee Referral program
With us, you'll get many benefits
A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
A caring environment where everyone's ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy
Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
A generous retirement savings and insurance plan
Access to an annual premium program for all regular employees
**Committees involved in important causes**: diversity, social commitment, etc.
A growing business with many opportunities
An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
**On site and at the office**: health, safety and the environment are a priority
About BBA
For over 40 years, we've been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada's leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow's industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people's passion and excellence make BBA a Canada's Best Employer and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we're committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. J