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Senior Construction Manager (Supporting the GO Expansion Program)

Accenture

Accenture

Customer Service
Canada · Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted on Dec 12, 2024

Senior Construction Manager (Supporting the GO Expansion Program)

Toronto Job No. 886

Job Description

(Internal Role: Construction Management V)

  • Acting as a safety leader across a program of delivery works

  • Identifying and mitigating construction resource, interface and other constraints

  • Recommending changes to project delivery plans, identify areas of improvement to put forward to relevant area in business and operating processes

  • Walking the sites and evaluating design information, reviewing drawings and specifications

  • Reviewing and confirming the Construction Methodology Work Plans, risk assessments and excavation permits to an approved standard prior to works activities commencing.

  • Identifying any opportunities to help develop the PDT’s delivery experience, through coaching and mentoring of the on-site teams

  • Helping to develop the Constructors & PDT’s approach to proactive Health and Safety

  • Issue daily shift reports in a timely manner on site progress and recording all safety, quality, environmental, staffing, access and program issues that arise.

  • Interact with clients and other stakeholders to ensure that objectives are being met

  • Build and maintains networks with peer project teams and other disciplines

  • Support leadership and direction in the Construction & Project Delivery team, delivers timely feedback to ensure a cohesive operational unit and the optimum use of team skills

  • Lead by example with the purpose to inspire the team within the program team

  • Monitor work assignments for adherence to timelines and compliance with policies and processes

  • Help develop action plans to address performance gaps

  • The ability to lead, engage, motivate, and coach others. To act as a role model and inspire and empower others. Competent to mentor and coach at levels within the MCS team

  • Support negotiations with third parties

  • Create the environment for successful implementation of processes

  • Create and deliver persuasive and engaging presentations to wide range of audiences in our industry

  • Lead and strategize collaboration models, both internally and externally

  • Teamwork – balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback

  • Manage a large team, which may consist of multi-firm resources and client resources, leveraging a diverse array of talents and delegating responsibilities

  • Provide direction and management to construction teams at every phase of the project or program to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and objectives

  • Support project and program departments through preliminary constructability development, alternative technical concepts, constructability design, and design variances

  • Ensure proper digital infrastructure is set for construction administration and field operations

  • Participate in critical decision-making on highly technical and complex issues related to construction progress. Gather project intel through meetings, reports, contractor submissions, and schedules

  • Resolve claims or dispute submissions initiated by the Contractor (potential or actual)

  • Contribute to the development, recommendation, and implementation of scope, policies, and plans with construction management, standards, technical requirements, infrastructure and system development, constructability design reviews, change management, and Request For Proposals or Request For Quotes (RFPs or RFQs), in conjunction with established KPI’s

  • Liaise with project leaders to review and analyze project status, concerns, and specific actions needed to ensure the on-time and on-budget completion

  • Assess project resource capabilities to accomplish current and future assigned work and actively lead the resourcing, staffing, and de-staffing of projects and programs

  • Mentor and guide team members on construction and design requirements, schedules, cost estimates, etc.

  • Facilitate regular meetings with clients, third parties, and managers to assess progress, resolve critical issues mitigate risk, and negotiate scope changes

  • Develop a budget and operating or delivery plan for the construction services on a project or program in consultation with our project and program team and client

  • Forecast the human and material resources required to successfully deliver construction services

  • Ensure goals are met in construction management services including customer satisfaction, and team performance

  • Oversee the interface between client, consultants, and all associated service providers at all levels of the engagement model

  • Build and maintain a positive, high-performing team culture with an openness to constructive challenge, continuous improvement, implementation of lessons learned, and an overall ‘right-first-time” mindset

  • Responsible for monitoring and managing staff on clear and focused performance objectives (including non-company resources) to ensure excellence in results

  • Promote a project environment that is inclusive, and diverse and celebrates our differences

  • Conduct construction services training appropriate to staff accountability

Working Conditions

  • Work rotated shift patterns Days, Nights & Weekend

Qualifications

Experience:

  • Minimum of 18 years of experience in Construction Services in area of specialty

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering or Construction Management field

  • Licenses OR Certifications:

  • Holding recognized certification in the applicable area of specialty

Skills and Competencies:

  • Experienced construction manager in the rail sector i.e., Stations, Track, Bridges, Overhead Catenary Systems, Signalling and Communications

  • Solid understanding of construction methodology, innovative methods of delivery, technology, planning, delivery, site logistics

  • Commercial and basic understanding of construction contract law and an understanding of multiple contract types

  • Good oral, written communication, and presentation skills

  • Stays up to date with key industry/professional trends through networking and Continued Professional Development (CPD) and ability to update colleagues & clients on industry trends.

  • Proficient in office technology, software, and applications

  • The individual will take ownership to identify, solve and overcome challenges, whilst keeping other abreast of developments

  • This individual is expected to deliver results, striving to exceeds the clients’ expectations

  • Expert knowledge of prevailing construction means and methods in area of specialty

  • Seasoned in construction-related software applicable to area of specialty

  • Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence

  • Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks

  • Expert ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths

  • Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity

  • Ability to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension

  • Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices

  • Proven site leadership capability for multi-resource teams with seasoned experience building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones

  • Capability to understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs

  • Inclined to maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices

  • Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership

  • Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities with a track record for meeting deadlines

  • Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal) in a demanding multi-disciplinary project environment

  • Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently on creative and analytical tasks in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment

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