Who we are and what we offer:
Interested in shaping skylines across the globe?
Multiplex is a premier construction company with a simple purpose: to construct a better future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to help deliver some of the world's most iconic projects, supported by approachable leadership and an inclusive culture that puts our people first.
You will also have access to a range of holistic benefits including:
- Market competitive compensation packages and group RRSP matching.
- Company paid medical, health, and dental benefits including mental health and wellness resources.
- Paid time off including annual vacation, parental leave, and volunteer leave.
- Financial wellbeing support and discount programs.
- Professional career development opportunities and a wealth of learning offerings through the Multiplex Learning Academy.
- An industry-leading approach to flexible work to enable better work-life balance.
Who we're looking for:
Our people are united by a common belief: that we can outperform in everything we do.
Our Values
We have Grit - We are Collaborative - We Care About People - We Keep It Real
Position Summary
Responsible for leading all field operations to construct a single major project. Oversees on-site construction activities and ensures project plans and schedule are followed and that the project is executed effectively, to the required quality, safely, and within budget. Involved in and exposure to project pursuits and preconstruction activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops, implements, and maintains MPX's SHEQ management systems, including creating and influencing jobsite safety culture through mentorship and modeling and participating in the Health and Safety Committee, and influences SHEQ management system
- Set high standards of behaviour and lead by example at all times by complying with all HSE regulations and QA requirements including but not limited to Occupational Health and Safety Act & Ontario Regulations, Environmental legislation and Quality requirements
- Takes positive action to correct poor SHEQ practices, which reinforces the message in Multiplex Construction Canada's policy statements
- Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors the project team and superintendents on the same site or multiple sites
- Takes necessary progressive disciplinary actions when needed
- Manage escalated disciplinary issues with staff
- Coordinates temporary works on the construction project and delegates areas or packages of the site to the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendents to be first point of contact
- Liaises with client, other site contractors, and office representatives
- Visualizes and plans the entire project, implements the project schedule, delivers to the critical path logic, and anticipates constructability issues and troubleshoots, and embeds solutions in the construction plans and schedules
- Works with the project management team to develop and implement the Construction Management Plan for assigned projects
- Ensures team members review and understand contract and subcontracts, and oversees development and implementation plan that identifies and mitigates risks
- Ensures maintenance of project administration and complies with document requirements
- Ensures compliance by verifying required Quality management is completed Daily Site Diary
- Project Deliverables
- Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
- Planned Prevention
- Deficiency Management
- Participates in a leadership role in new work pursuit through client relations, including participation in the presentation at bid
- Stays current with industry practices and seeks new and innovative construction methods and initiatives
- Reviews project closeouts and lessons learned and works with operations managers to address same
- Responsible for reviewing scopes of work prior to finalizing tender documents
- Attends and participates in client and consultant (OAC) meetings
- Ensures prompt scheduling, coordination and effective cost control pertaining to project labor, equipment, and materials
- Ensures superintendents perform frequent lookahead related to projected required material, equipment, and manpower
- Provides expertise with project labor agreements and builds relationships with union and labor representatives
- Influences training and development requirements for craft and skilled trade labor
- Involved in selection, onboarding, and placement of field staff for assigned projects
- Develops and implements a training and development strategy at project level
- Creates a mentoring environment; mentors field team on technical, behavioural, and supervisory competencies
Education & Experience
- 20 years of progressive experience in field supervision preferred
- Journeyman certificate or postsecondary diploma/engineering degree in a related discipline
- NCSO designation and Gold Seal certification required (CDN); certificate in negotiation or equivalent experience.
Required Skills
- Expert knowledge of and experience in the construction industry, construction trades and company operations, including building codes, building materials, construction specifications, and methods and procedures
- Expert knowledge of project scope and mastery of applying complex engineering principles to construction challenges
- Ability to complete value engineering and define scope and limitations for pursuits
- Expert level experience with mentoring others on schedule, monitoring forecast resources at a high level (e.g., materials, staff, equipment)
- Expert understanding of productivity rates, Labor Cost Reports, and ability to interpret cost reports
- Thorough understanding of contract language and ability to identify and mitigate risks, and identify and leverage opportunities
- Ability to create a detailed labour forecast for upcoming month and determine if there are adequate resources
- Understanding of collective agreement, and collective agreement & jurisdiction assignment for multi-trade sites across ICI and residential sectors
- Ability to lead and run effective site meetings with the client, consultants, trades, self-perform, and internal employees; ability to present at client meetings or for project pursuit work
- Understanding of collective agreement, and collective agreement & jurisdiction assignment for multi-trade sites across ICI and residential sectors
- Experience in mitigating grievance and employee relations issues
- Expert knowledge of and application of Health, Safety and Environmental principles/procedures/legislation and demonstrated experience implementing a strong Health and Safety culture
- Knowledge of virtual construction software and tools
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems and is up-to-date with all current technology
- Ability to interpret the Procedure Administration Manual (PAM)
Competencies
- Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with clients
- Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgment
- Superior relationship management with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers
- Ensures expectations are effectively communicated to trades pertaining to work performance, productivity, quality, and HSE requirements
- Ensures that trade contractor coordination and progress are closely monitored
- Consistently collaborates with project manager and project team
- Proactively identifies, manages, and resolves potential problems, work conflicts, or schedule challenges. Develops and implements recovery plan
- Works with project team to anticipate and resolve project issues
- Proactively identifies, manages, and resolves potential problems, work conflicts, and/or schedule challenges
- Contributes to development and implementation of a recovery plan and works with the project team to anticipate and resolve issues
- Ability to lead and manage others, including coordinating multiple scopes
Work Environment
- Fast paced, dynamic and innovative work environment
- Based on a project site with high possibility of exposure to hazardous materials
- Sitting, standing, walking, bending, light lifting, climbing stairs
- A team-oriented and progressive workplace that recognizes and rewards the “outside the box” approach
- Dedicated to developing successful employees – We invest in our people and provide a wealth of career development opportunities across job functions
A note on diversity:
Diversity is about celebrating the ways we are all different and appreciating the unique qualities that every employee brings. We invite applications from people of all genders, cultures and walks of life. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups are less like to apply for roles if they don't meet every qualification. So even if you don't match all the criteria - if you are passionate about helping to construct a better future, we'd love to hear from you.
We are committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code and can support with reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact us at 416 359 8559 or by e-mail at [email protected]. This ensures that the appropriate accommodations are arranged before the commencement of employment.
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