Construction Manager overseeing safety, quality, scheduling, commissioning, and construction execution for Qualus power infrastructure projects. Leading field coordination across British Columbia.
Responsibilities
Perform all on-site Power System Safety Protection (PSSP) Person in Charge (PIC) duties
Conduct after-erection inspection and offline construction of projects or project portions
List equipment or circuit items, outstanding deficiencies, and safety hazards
Coordinate staging and energization sequencing and develop staging plans
Ensure construction complies with engineering drawings, design standards, and contractual requirements
Serve as the single point of contact between the construction workforce and Qualus Engineering
Manage the Safety Management Plan, site Environmental Management Plan, Quality Management Plan, RFIs, Change Notices, NCRs, commissioning and energizing processes, as-built completions, and contract compliance
Assist the Project Manager with contract scope of work, bid evaluation, landowner concerns, vegetation or access issues, constructability reviews, and construction scheduling
Implement continuous improvements to project performance
Maintain Qualus T&D contractual responsibilities and relationships with clients and third parties
Monitor and audit construction, commissioning, schedule changes, materials management, quality documentation, and project progress
Report progress daily, weekly, and monthly and identify issues that could delay schedules
Advise on corrective actions or escalate issues to maintain schedules
Manage and reply to RFIs, issue Site Instructions and NCRs, and coordinate energization documentation
Requirements
Minimum 10 years’ experience in the construction, maintenance, controls or commissioning of Substations and/or Power Lines with a strong focus in electrical background
Academic qualifications/experience to enable effective interface at the engineering and management level
Capacity to successfully manage multiple and competing priorities and timelines
Superior analytical, problem solving, audit and investigation skills
Demonstrated effective leadership interacting with multiple internal disciplines and external customers in civil, structural and electrical design
Working knowledge of contract terms and conditions and ability to manage to contract specifications
Excellent professional communication, interpersonal and team building skills within a diverse work group
Ability to work autonomously with frequent travel to remote site locations within an assigned geographical region
Experience as a Site Safety Coordinator considered an asset
Valid driver's license and clean driving abstract
Available to travel within BC
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
Retirement Savings Plans, including employer matching where applicable
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