Senior Construction Manager

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AECOM is currently seeking a Senior Construction Manager to perform Construction Contract Administration Services for the Water Business Line for large, multi-disciplinary construction projects located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. The position is full-time at the construction project site during normal construction hours located in Coquitlam, BC; however, some night and weekend work may be required. The selected candidate will interact daily with the Client, Project Management Team (PMT), and Engineer of Record (EOR), and reporting directly to the Project Director.

Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.

The responsibilities of the Senior Construction Manager include:

• Construction Project Management (e.g. directing field engineering team, interface to the in-office engineers-of-record and discipline leads, project progress reports, project team coordination for all construction submittals, direct client and PMT coordination, timely delivery of responses to all construction submittals, RFI's, RFC's, CO's, etc., monitoring and reporting of QA/QC compliance and overall quality system, recommendations for contracting strategies)
• QA/QC reviews and compliance
• Work with PMT and Construction Contractor in expediting solutions to technical field problems
• Review, coordinate, and adjudicate all construction submittals
• Coordinate directly with EOR discipline leads on all design changes and construction submittals
• Participate in the negotiation of change orders specific to design changes
• Notification to the PMT of any observed work that does not conform to the requirements of the contract documents; and
• Participate in and document all construction meetings onsite (e.g. daily tailgate/safety meetings, weekly construction meetings, etc.).

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or another related field
• 10+ years' professional experience in the design and construction engineering fields
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng, PE, or CEng) or CA/CM
• Senior leadership role(s) on project(s) with capital value greater than $100 million CDN
• Valid BC Drivers license and access to a vehicle

 Preferred Qualifications :

• 15+ years' experience in the design and/or construction engineering fields, specifically related to engineering design services during construction
• Senior leadership on multiple projects with capital value greater than $250 million CDN 
• Experience with projects under litigation
• Experience with Owner Supplied materials and construction cost estimating experience
• Have supervised at least five (5) completed construction projects in the field, having minimum capital value of $100 million CDN construction value for each project, where at least one of the projects was related to water and wastewater conveyance infrastructure, or water and wastewater treatment plants
• Held a lead role (e.g. Lead Technical Engineer/Project Manager/Engineer-of-Record/Construction Manager) on at least two (2) of the five (5) projects
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead teams, respond to changing demands, be decisive under pressure, and can remain calm when interfacing with internal and external personnel
• Experience in construction contract administration and/or management
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and regulations

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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