Surface Construction Manager
Dead Line: May 13, 2022
- Lead the execution of all surface construction activities for the Project at the Voisey's Bay site;
- Participate in, and contribute to, the detailed development, and subsequent updates, of the execution plan for the surface construction on site;
- Participate in, and contribute, to the development, and subsequent updates, of the underground mine construction schedule to help enable successful execution of all construction for the total site;
- Conduct detailed constructability reviews of engineering drawings and specifications during the design phase;
- Assist in the technical activities as part of the procurement process for contractor selection;
- Participate in the development of logistics plans with the supply chain department;
- Report to the project management team, through the Site Manager, on all matters relating to surface construction;
- Provide guidance, direction and assistance to the civil and surface construction contractors throughout all phases of the project;
- Detailed monitoring, coordinating, and auditing of contractor's productivity, progress and overall performance for the surface construction area through the maintenance of high visibility in the field;
- Work collaboratively with the Health, Safety & Environment teams to ensure full contractor compliance with established safety procedures and standards;
- Assist with safety audits and investigations;
- Ensure that work is completed in accordance with contract scopes while following approved project change procedures where deviations occur;
- Make timely decisions to support the design schedule;
- Review the contractor's deliverables and person hours against proposal targets and identify areas of inefficiencies to permit the implementation of continuous improvement plans as needed;
- Represent the owner in approval of construction inspection and test records;
- Assist commissioning in the preparation and assembly of pre-commissioning documentation;
- Monitor the preparation and accuracy of as-built documentation;
- Work with other functional groups in the site Project team to clear road blocks to support efficient and high-quality construction;
- Establish an effective and cooperative working relationship with the existing Operations personnel in order to work towards mutually successful outcomes.
- 11+ years' experience in a management role, preferably in a project environment on industrial projects.
- University degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, piping or civil / structural).
- Knowledge with high voltage electrical systems.
- Previous management of multiple construction contractors simultaneously as part of the Project Management Team.
- Good understanding of budget tracking and working within department budgets.
- Development, coaching and training coordination of all direct reports to ensure the team succeeds.
- Proven success in large scale industrial projects; experience in field leadership roles considered a strong advantage
- Proven field experience of cold weather civil and surface construction activities especially at remote sites.
- Demonstration of knowledge with respect to environmental requirements at remote sites.
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