Construction Director

Type of position Regular

Want to be in the thick of the action? As Construction Manager, you’ll be responsible for organizing, supporting, and managing BBA's activities on all its work sites in your region. Your role will include engaging with clients to promote our services and onsite project management expertise; recruiting and organizing the work of site supervisors, resident engineers and onsite inspectors—whether consultants or employees—within the region. You’ll be responsible for maintaining strong client relationships for all onsite work by BBA’s regional team. Your performance will be measured by achieving health and safety, quality, budget, and schedule targets. To achieve this, you’ll be supported by BBA’s Project Management Office experts, who’ll work closely with you. You’ll also serve in enhancing BBA’s construction management tools and procedures.

Your daily work in action

Coordinate all site workers in your region

Serve as supervisor and mentor to the work site team assigned to the project

Ensure proactive interactions between site personnel and project engineering

Develop construction strategies and ensure constructability

Make sure the construction budget and schedule are respected, where applicable, and take any necessary actions

Conduct site visits with bidders and support the bidding process for construction contracts

Prepare weekly and monthly reports

Inform and advise the project manager on construction-related decisions

Ensure work is carried out safely according to the prime contractor's prevention program and BBA's 10 Golden Rules

Foster and maintain a positive, dynamic and committed work environment within the team and in interactions with clients

Manage straightforward labour relations issues

Attend weekly contract review meetings and settle disputes

Help develop feasibility studies and implementation strategies for new work sites

Keep accurate and comprehensive notes of discussions, meetings and site events

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Entrepreneurial spirit

Desire to motivate and train the next generation

Strong commitment to health and safety

Inspirational leadership

Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions

Efficient both at the office and on site

Desire to be in the thick of the action

Interest in solving the most complex challenges

Overview of job requirements

Hold a degree in engineering, administration or any other relevant training

Proven soft skills

Ability to communicate in a professional and persuasive manner

Ideally bilingual

Demonstrate a selfless commitment to supporting client project success

Highly mobile and available for projects in your region

Exhibit creativity in proposing more effective alternatives

Anticipate how site actions may impact client operations, contractual agreements, and, if applicable, relationships with construction unions

Promote a disciplined, respectful and harmonious work environment on site

Develop skills in managing people, resolving interpersonal conflicts and handling emotional responses

Be proactive and diligent about onsite health and safety; be seen as a strong advocate for these values

Have multidisciplinary site management experience across various industrial sectors and clients

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

Annual base salary established using a 37.5-hour week

An annual premium program for all regular employees

Onsite mobility premium

Access to a time bank

Cellphone program

A group insurance plan that starts on Day 1, including short-term and long-term disability insurance

A retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

A premium through the Employee Referral program

With us, you’ll get many benefits

A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home

A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy

Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces

A generous retirement savings and insurance plan

Access to an annual premium program for all regular employees

Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, etc.

A growing business with many opportunities

An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness

On site and at the office: health, safety and the environment are a priority

About BBA For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels. Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language. Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly. Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.

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