Construction and Acquisition Manager

As a Construction and Acquisition Manager, you will play a pivotal role within the Network Development team, providing strategic input to the Senior Manager to identify sustaining capital requirements and support the preparation of the Irving Oil Marketing (IOM) construction capital plan. Your goal will be to lead and execute all major construction projects, ranging from building infrastructure to petroleum systems across both existing and new Irving gas station and cardlock locations in Canada and the U.S., ensuring full compliance with regulatory agencies. Your success will be measured by your ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, while maintaining high standards of financial management and adherence to all relevant processes, codes, and industry standards.

What We Offer:

• Work Environment - Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan – Including medical and dental benefits that are both in effect from day one
• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities:

• Oversee all construction projects across the U.S. and Canada, including New Builds and Retrofit Projects. Responsibilities include developing scopes of work, acting as the technical authority for decision-making, conducting site visits, inspecting workmanship, and implementing solutions as needed. Manage all contractors on-site for New to Industry (NTI) projects, typically involving 80–100 contractors throughout design and construction phases
• Lead overall project execution by engaging all relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery within budget and timeline. Direct and oversee engineering activities as the on-site technical authority, responsible for all technical decisions and signoffs
• Manage performance and development of direct reports, overseeing their daily activities, providing guidance and approvals, and administering disciplinary actions when necessary
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of site layouts, building placements, environmental and geotechnical factors, and other site-specific considerations. Prepare detailed construction estimates and explore alternative approaches for value engineering and cost savings
• Oversee the creation of Civil/Site Plans, Building Designs, and Construction Documents, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and consistency in design standards
• Liaise with City and Town officials to secure necessary permitting approvals, maintain positive relationships, and represent the company at municipal commission meetings to support project success from inception to completion
• Establish, monitor, and drive project schedules to ensure timely and budget-conscious completion. Lead post-mortem reviews to identify process improvements and share insights with teams and stakeholders
• Manage Change Order negotiations and ensure contract compliance with architects, engineers, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with Real Estate Leads to develop contract and lease language for third-party developments, identify potential new sites with landlords and developers, and work with Brand and Innovation teams to implement sustainability initiatives. Lead the Management of Change (MOC) process for the Construction Team and ensure all safety protocols are met, with authority to shut down sites if regulations are not followed

Your Skills:

• Proficiency in reviewing site layouts, estimating costs, and applying value engineering techniques to optimize designs and drive cost-effective solutions while maintaining operational standards
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to manage direct reports, collaborate with city officials, landlords, and internal teams, and represent the company in public forums and commission meetings
• LEED AP Accredited Professional for New Building Construction and Major Renovations with a deep understanding of engineering principles, construction codes, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions (Canada and U.S.), with the authority to make and approve technical decisions on-site
• Ability to lead complex construction projects from concept to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met while coordinating multiple stakeholders and contractors

Your Experience:

• Engineering degree and professional designation is a minimum requirement
• 10+ years of experience including Major Construction and maintenance experience leading projects. Leadership experience, leading direct reports as well as projects and contractors on a construction site
• Experienced liaison with Government bodies (i.e. Fire departments)

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that'screated when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives.Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Construction, Management

Job Requirements - Education

Bachelors: Engineering