Construction Manager – Independent Contractor

Job title: Construction Manager – Independent Contractor

Job description: Construction Manager – Independent Contractor – ( 21000179 )

Description

As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there’s no end to the scope and significance of your work – and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we’re problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful. Whether designing a transformational cross-country pipeline, optimizing facilities, verifying the safety and reliability of an asset, or in the field overseeing construction projects, you’ll be joining a team of recognized industry experts on work that’s critical to our clients and our communities. The Oil & Gas industry is changing – and we’re helping clients stay ahead of the change. Join a team that’s working together with industry to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world.

Your Opportunity

The Construction Manager (CM) typically reports to the Project Manager (PM) or Client Representative and is responsible those tasks listed under the heading Project responsibilities. These tasks may vary from project to project so the project specific roles and responsibilities should be updated as required for the project.

The primary responsibility of the CM is to monitor and report on the work being executed on site by the Construction Contractor(s) and their sub-contractors to assist Client in ensuring the work is being executed in accordance with the construction contract. The CM is responsible for overseeing a team that typically consists of project controls, quality inspectors, and administration staff. The CM will advise Client on any issues or risks observed and provide recommendations on proposed remedial actions for Client’s approval.

The CM may participate in pre-construction activities supporting engineering, estimating, logistics, supply chain and execution planning related activities from a construction perspective.

At the direction of the Client, the CM may also lead the construction execution planning process including but not limited to, communications management, reporting requirements, change management, project controls, scheduling, quality management, risk management, material management, environmental management, regulatory and permitting, and logistics associated with the field construction operations that will take place for the project, reporting to the Project Manager (PM). The construction execution planning exercise will be coordinated with the Client, the Construction Contractor(s) and other stakeholders. Additionally, the CM will provide preconstruction development support of execution strategies development and assist in constructability reviews.

Your Key Responsibilities

CM provides construction management leadership to the project team in support of the Project Manager and the Client.

The CM’s monitoring and reporting function will include making recommendations on proposed remedial actions for Client’s approval. The CM does not have authority to make these decisions independently without Client approval.

Prime responsibility for health and safety rests with the Client and the Construction Contractor(s). The CM provides Health and Safety Leadership for the work and will assist with development and implementation of the project specific safety plan to be developed and approved by the Project Manager/Client/Construction Contractor(s). The CM’s role includes monitoring and reporting on the contractor(s) for compliance to Health, Safety, Security and Environmental project requirements. The monitoring and reporting task is typically delegated to site health and safety representative by the CM. This does not in any way alleviate the Construction Contractor(s) or the Client regarding Prime Contractor responsibilities as legislated by government occupational health and safety legislation. Terminology around prime contractor varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and this document to be updated to reflect local Occupational Health and Safety regulations terminology.

Lead / Facilitate construction kick off meetings with all Construction Contractors and internal stakeholders ensuring proper documented exchange of information and documented safety orientations.

Review of incident reports with follow up on investigations and reporting on whether corrective actions are put in place. Information to be effectively communicated to the whole construction team.

Provides constructability support to the project team from conceptual to design through IFC to construction execution.

Participate in the development and implementation of contracting strategies within the Project Management Team (PMT).

Assist Client with developing the Construction Execution Plan (CEP) including coordination with the Construction Contractor(s) and associated stakeholders. Typically, CEP documentation is from Client perspective then integration of Construction Contractor(s) construction execution plan.

Lead and or provide input to Logistics planning.

Establish additional project roles and accountabilities for construction resources such as project controls, inspection support for quality assurance and administrative support as required for the specific project in collaboration with the Project Manager. Org charts are typically developed to also provide clear lines of communications.

Identify and communicate issues and risks to the PMT as they are identified. Work with the PMT to document issues and risks and make recommendations as to remedial actions necessary to mitigate risks as part of the overall risk management plan.

Monitoring and reporting on project quality. Quality control is typically completed by the Construction Contractor(s) with the CM and quality inspection staff providing quality assurance.

Review of the Construction Contractors’ schedule for conformance with the projects schedule requirements. CM will make recommendations to Client regarding required changes to the Construction Contractors’ schedule. Work with the Construction Contractor to address schedule issues with plans to resolve as required. The CM will typically work with a scheduler who can run additional analysis on the schedule and make recommendations for improvement.

Provide regular reporting to the Project Manager. Typical reports include details on: cost with earned value and schedule with planned versus actuals based on information provided by the Construction Contractor(s) and others, Quality updates, issues, and updates to the construction risk register. Work completed past period and work planned for upcoming period. This includes reporting of Construction Contractors’ general performance for these items.

Coordinate with the project controls team regarding information required from Construction Contractor(s) and others in order for project controls team to provide timely and accurate accounting of the cost and performance metrics required for the project.

Establish effective communications plan. This plan is typically within the CEP along with org charts showing lines of communication.

Implementation of a request for information (RFI) system is also typically required to document questions that the Construction Contractor(s) needs resolution on in a timely manner. Facilitate a process for timely communication and resolution of technical issues that arise during construction with stakeholders and engineering.

Document any construction permitting requirements as determined by Client and engineer of record (EOR) and follow up and report on status of permit approvals and impacts on construction.

Work with the Project Manager, project controls and the Client to assist in managing change as it relates to construction.

Comply with Stantec 10 Points PM Framework.

Manage budget for CM services for the project.

Review Construction Contractors’ material management program for compliance with preservation as recommended by suppliers.

Coordination of free issued material with supply chain management and Construction Contractor(s).

Review and approval of Construction Contractors’ Inspection Test Plans with support from Quality lead.

Understand construction contract requirements and communicate to PMT these requirements as required. Document specific commitments and report to Client on compliance. (CM’s role does not include provision of legal advice.)

Establish document turnover requirements and maintain records as required.

Document construction deficiency and maintain as action items to be completed prior to project close out.

Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with contractors and field staff with set agenda to address any issues, or risks to the work, schedule, cost, and quality.

Facilitate Turnover of Care, Custody and Control (TCCC) of facilities to operations for final commissioning.

The tasks listed above are typical general roles and responsibilities but must be tailored to each project in the project CEP. A CEP Commitment Letter is to be signed by each person on the PMT assigned to the project, acknowledging that they have read, understand and accept what is included in the CEP.

WE ARE SEARCHING FOR CANDIDATES LOCAL TO THE FOLLOWING GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: REGINA, SK, LETHBRIDGE, AB, NISKU/ EDMONTON, AB

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Post-secondary and/or 10-15 years industry experience equivalent. Minimum of 10 years of industry experience on Major Project in a leadership role.

As an Independent Contractor, this contract will require proof that you are Incorporated and Registered with WCB Alberta

Position will work in office and field setting. Visit’s construction sites and works in outside weather conditions.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location : Canada-Alberta-Edmonton

Other Locations : Canada-Alberta-Lethbridge, Canada-Alberta-Edmonton

Job : Construction Management/Coordination

Organization : BC-1172 Oil & Gas-CA Alberta North

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 13, 2021, 9:55:30 AM

Req ID: 21000179

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

Company: Stantec

Expected salary:

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sat, 15 May 2021 02:38:32 GMT