Bsi Construction Team Manager

Date: Feb 27, 2025
- Location: St. Thomas, CA
- Company: PowerCo Canada Inc.
- Level of Experience: Bachelor Thesis
- Job Function: Operations
- Job ID: 3270

**BSI Construction Team Manager**:
**With whom you will CELLebrate**

We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job - it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company.

At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us

**This exciting opportunity is based in the charming town of St. Thomas, Ontario, and requires in-person attendance.**

BSI department has overall responsibility for the planning projects and the timely construction of our battery cell factory in St. Thomas, Ontario, as well as for ensuring the battery specific infrastructure construction of the new production facility/factory, their capacity expansions, variant scaffolding and conversions.

The construction of total/sub-projects with regard to their project premises/investments and relevant interfaces within and outside the OF and external partners, the escalation and tracking of measures within PowerCo Canada, as well as the construction and quality management within the framework of the battery specific infrastructure construction processes and the control of milestones up to the production handover and the know-how development for battery cell factories, as well as their standardization.

The BSI Construction Team Manager will oversee the design, coordination, and implementation of all static architectural elements in the construction of the clean and dry room in the industrial facility. This role will work closely with the BSI Manager and other stakeholders to ensure that all architectural systems are designed and built according to the highest standards of quality, safety, and functionality. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that static architectural aspects are integrated into the overall construction process smoothly.

**How you will CELLebrate**
- Oversee the design and execution of all battery specific infrastructure construction in the facility construction project.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction teams to ensure that clean & dry room requirements are met within project timelines and budgets.
- Manage the BSI aspects of industrial facility projects from design through construction and handover stages.
- Work closely with the BSI Manager and other department heads to align architectural designs with the overall construction and operational goals.
- Coordinate with external contractors, design consultants, and vendors to ensure that BSI work complies with building codes, standards, and client requirements.
- Act as the main point of contact for all BSI components during construction phases, ensuring integration with structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Ensure that all architectural works comply with safety regulations, building codes, and sustainability standards.
- Conduct regular site inspections to monitor the quality of work and adherence to the design specifications.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to architectural design and construction.
- Develop and manage budgets related to battery specific infrastructure construction elements, ensuring efficient use of resources and materials.
- Oversee procurement of materials and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality control.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to architectural designs, changes, and project progress.
- Provide regular updates to the BSI Manager on project status, risks, and issues.
- Communicating effectively with internal and external construction team members.
- Interpreting project documents to determine requirements and necessary paths of action.
- Performing quality control/quality assurance in areas related to construction and design.
- Submitting reports on execution project status.
- Monitoring and reporting on compliance in all aspects of the project
- Representing technical topics to the project team
- Reviewing engineering deliverables and initiating appropriate corrective actions
- Ensuring deliverable deadlines, quality, and cost targets
- Management of external service providers
- Organisation of acceptances and handing over
- Preparing site reports and completing other site documentation.
- Developing labour and material cost estimates.

**What you need for our CELLebration**
- P.Eng. or P.E. preferred but not req