Construction Manager

Why Join Us 

We're not a typical construction company. We move fast, take ownership, and hold ourselves to a high bar. Our team thrives on trust, accountability, and the drive to do things better - for our clients, our partners, and each other. 

As Construction Manager, you'll have the authority and support to build a best-in-class operations department, shape the way we deliver projects, and leave your mark on a company that values speed, innovation, and no-BS execution. If you're the kind of leader who wants responsibility, impact, and the chance to build something that lasts - this is the place. 

Position Summary 

The Construction Manager (CM) owns the delivery side of our business: ensuring every project we build is safe, on time, and on budget. This role is about translating intent into action. 

As a senior leader, the CM oversees all construction operations - managing project teams, processes, and performance from contract to closeout. They set the standard for operational discipline, quality and accountability. Serving as a key member of the Management Team, this individual shapes company strategy, drives accountability, and turns our long-term goals into measurable results. 

Ultimately, you're responsible for keeping our promises: to clients, to our partners, and to our people.  

Key Responsibilities 

Department Management 

• Participate, and lead as requested, in monthly or scheduled meetings of the Operations Department team to review Department initiatives, priorities, pipeline, key performance indicators (KPI), corporate growth issues and plans, employee performance and discipline issues, subcontractor performance, etc. Your leadership is key in driving accountability and alignment across projects. 
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies with the objective of identifying new opportunities, productivity or efficiency benefits and present new ideas/approaches and recommendations to the Management Team. 
• Build and maintain relationships with architects, engineers, and trade partners to confirm alignment of design, scope, and deliverables, and to build trusted relationships, ultimately to facilitate project execution. 
• Prepares and presents monthly KPI reports and periodic or special reports/studies as requested by the President. 

Operational Management 

• Establishes and manages a construction management system to monitor all projects. This system should flag client requirements, contract commitments, project schedule, budget management and any risks or barriers to achieving project goals. 
• Confirms all contract documentation to be signed and communicated to owner/consultants (i.e. contract with owner, bonding & insurance documentation, progress billing schedules, etc.). 
• Together with the VP, Preconstruction and Field Manager, assign a project team to the project (i.e. Project Manager (PM), Project Coordinator(s) (PC), Safety Coordinator, Site Superintendent, Site Foreman, etc.).   
• Working with the VP, Preconstruction and PM, ensure project team has comprehensive understanding of all relevant project / technical / equipment / manpower / subcontractor and contractual requirements and establishes clear and measurable project goals. 
• Reviews project bid/estimate or budget with PM and identifies areas of potential cost overrun and areas where costs can be saved with proper organization and productivity. Identifies areas where project budget and/or project schedule could be at risk or optimized to deliver on project goals. 
• Provides feedback to the Preconstruction Department on performance of pre-approved subcontractors, suppliers, testing firms, etc. 
• Ensures PM or PC have a high degree of proficiency in properly preparing and issuing subcontracts on each project – supports and provides point of escalation, as required, to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness prior to submission.  
• Confirm that PMs are thoroughly versed in our company's and client's safety requirements for the project scope of work and are preparing instructions for all third-party subcontractors accordingly. 
• Provides day-to-day direction, guidance and counsel for the PMs and PCs in the accomplishment of their operational goals & objectives. 
• Reviews project progress results on each project with the PM, compares them to established objectives, and initiates appropriate & timely measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.  
• Evaluates current and projected workload across the Department for all projects and has full ownership of allocation and re-allocation of Department personnel to assist in other projects where required. This includes running a regular workload meeting with interdepartmental stakeholders to ensure alignment on impact to estimating, recruitment, and deployment of site/operational staff. 
• Proactively leads and motivates key direct reports to achieve project budget, completion schedule and productivity goals and objectives. 
• Meets with each project team (PM and Site Superintendent) to conduct monthly (or more frequently) job cost/progress meetings to ensure results are being achieved, roadblocks removed or remedial actions are developed. 
• Escalation point and support for PMs if there is a change to project scope of work as the schedule progresses to determine if change orders or change of scope documentation is necessary or warranted.  
• Full accountability to manage monthly invoice cycle. Specifically, ensuring all project invoicing is fully up to date, based on contract requirements, and change orders are properly managed/documented prior to approval, reviews monthly project progress billing invoices prior to submission.  
• Insists on a disciplined approach to managing all relevant project reporting and documentation (i.e., document management, construction costs, RFI logs, shop drawings, safety reporting, and administrative details, etc.). 
• Reviews and approves all project invoices between $100,000 to $500,000 approved by PMs to confirm provision of services, expenditure, proper coding and good judgement demonstrated by purchaser. 
• Schedule regular site tours of all projects to ensure productivity/quality/safety standards are being emphasized. 
• Liaise with consultants/owners representatives to identify strategies for continuously improving customer service/project execution. 
• Reviews and approves all non-project purchases/expenditures for entire Department.  
• Provides leadership for the development of a "safety culture" for all field activities. 
• Undertakes the project management of select projects, particularly those with scheduling or cost challenges. 
• Act as a technical resource for the Operations team — providing guidance, problem-solving support, and best-practice insight across all active projects. 
• Establish and enforce standardized processes, templates, and systems to improve efficiency and consistency across all operations activities. 
• Support business development, as requested, by participating in client meetings and ensuring proposals and scopes reflect client needs — without being the primary driver of sales. 
• Continuously evaluate and improve Operations processes, tools, and technologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and competitiveness. 
• Demonstrates and practices the avoidance of silo thinking and behaviours between departments, branches and projects – reinforces the priority of overall organizational success. 

Human Resources Management 

• Directs the interviewing/selection process for Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and any other employees in the Operations Department. 
• Conducts and participates in the orientation, training and mentoring for all new Operations Department employees.  
• Provides bi-annual written & verbal performance reviews/evaluations for all direct reports. Solicits input from relevant feedback providers prior to conducting performance reviews and delivering evaluations using current software. 
• Provides monthly touchpoints for all direct reports to see how things are going and how you can support them. This is intended to be 15-30 minutes to review 5 questions and keep a pulse on our people. 
• Provides feedback for others in the business, as requested, during the bi-annual performance review cycle. 
• Supports and develops the competencies, skills and performance of direct reports and Department team.  
• Recommends any terminations or re-deployments of direct reports to President for approval prior to initiating same. 
• Reviews and approves Expense Reports and credit card statements of entire Preconstruction Department. 
• Ensures the corporate values, vision and philosophy are understood, embraced and implemented throughout the Department; and personally demonstrates them in daily interactions and relationships. 
• Act as a leader in our business - build, champion, and defend our culture. 

Strategy 

• Serve as a key member of the Management Team, collaborating with peers to define company strategy, set operational goals, and align departmental priorities. 
• Actively participate in weekly management meetings — coming prepared, contributing ideas, and engaging in open, solutions-focused discussion. 
• Take full ownership and accountability for assigned strategic initiatives ("rocks"), ensuring measurable progress and timely execution. 
• Challenge assumptions, surface issues early, and participate in difficult conversations that move the business forward. 
• Bring insight from the preconstruction function to inform company-wide decisions and strategic direction. 
• Model leadership behaviors that reflect York's values: accountability, candor, and a bias for action. 
• Support and lend expertise to other groups (i.e., preconstruction, owner's representatives, sales, property management, etc.) to build capacity and ultimately improve the overall client experience. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

What you bring to York 

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role  
• Minimum 10 years' experience working on Design-Build projects in a variety of sectors – light industrial and commercial required  
• Demonstrated success as a people leader, effectively growing and developing teams  
• A solid understanding of current building systems, materials, and building codes 
• In-depth knowledge of financial aspects of construction including estimating, budgeting, cost control and reporting  
• Capable of anticipating constructability issues in moderate to complex situations and thinking outside the box to create solutions 
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative approach 
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced organization continually meeting deadlines 
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to other team members 
• Constantly strive to improve company processes and the quality of the finished product 
• Use your creativity to provide solutions 
• Bring passion, excitement, and positivity to the job 
• Ability to work within the team and uphold York's values 

Core Competencies 

• Problem Solving & Risk Management 
• Project & Portfolio Planning 
• Leadership 
• Team Management 
• Operational Efficiency 

Assumed Competencies 

• Construction Technical Knowledge 
• Communication 
• Hustle 
• Detail-Orientation 
• Budget Management 
• Shape