Construction Manager

**Position Overview**: *
We are looking for a full-time permanent Construction Manager to join our team in the Brandon, MB area. In this role, you will collaborate with a Project Manager & Field Operations to manage the day-to-day operations of telecommunications construction projects. You will work closely with the field implementation team and direct subcontractors performing the building, installation, maintenance, and testing of wireless telecommunications towers and other network infrastructure. As a wireless construction manager, your duties are to supervise the technical crew, act as a job site representative, coordinate with utility companies, handle negotiations for bids, prepare statements of work & contracts, RFPs and troubleshoot problems as they arise. Overnight or weeklong travel is a requirement. Individual must be willing to adapt to flexible work schedule.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Collaborating with project management, field operations, site acquisition, engineering, supply chain and operations primes to prioritize and schedule project deliverables
- Owning the general contractor relationship and managing general contractor workload to deliver projects safely and efficiently while remaining on time and on-budget.
- Inspecting and reviewing contractor work to ensure compliance with Xplore standards, CAN/CSA-S37 standards, contract documents, project drawings and site design parameters.
- Producing Request for Quote bid packages for General Contractors to respond to. Completing BID analysis and award work.
- Ensuring all change orders / requests between team members and contractor representatives are properly documented (i.e. verbal agreement followed up with a PO immediately).
- Conducting on-site visits during acquisition / planning phase to develop site plans that best fit with Xplore’s deployment practices.
- Hosting Pre-Construction meetings to produce method of procedure documents (MOP) detailing steps required to accomplish work in accordance with best practices and change management policies
- 3-5 Years of Experience in the construction of wireless Telecommunication sites
- 3-5 Years of experience working with vendors and general contractors on construction projects
- Experience preparing, writing and managing construction and supply RFP documents
- Experience with wireline construction
- Project management experience
- Understanding of IP networks
- Understanding of wireless network components
- Completion of related post-secondary diploma/degree or equivalent through a combination of education and/or experience
- Effective written, verbal and listening communications skills
- Able to perform at a high pace and under pressure
- Good knowledge of wireless telecommunications networks and infrastructure
- Knowledge of permitting and other construction requirements
- Working knowledge of all applicable Acts, Regulations and Codes
- An in depth understanding of the various disciplines involved in the site construction process
- Ability to breakdown complex tasks into easy to follow steps to document clear methods of procedure
- Experience with change management
- Valid driver’s license and clear abstract
- Able to read & interpret construction contracts and engineered drawings
- Able to prepare cost estimates and schedules
- Ability to effectively and appropriately delegate work load, make decisions and manage time effectively
- High attention to detail

Xplore Inc. offers a competitive compensation package with excellent
company benefits, including matched participation in a group RRSP and a comprehensive health and dental plan.

**Condition of employment**:
Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.

**Company Overview**:
Xplore Inc. is Canada’s fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.