About the client:

Our client is a leading general, civil, and industrial contracting company offering professional and high-standard services to the construction industry in British Columbia. They have multiple offices and are adding a Construction Manager to their industrial contracting division. The role will be preferably based in Kamloops, BC and will be required to travel to job sites when necessary.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for directing, organizing, and coordinating all construction office and field activities for multiple multi-disciplined contracts. This includes a variety of delivery methods such as cost plus, unit price, lump sum, design-build, and construction management. Your focus will be on enhancing profitability, meeting schedules, maximizing resource utilization, ensuring safety standards, and achieving client satisfaction. You will lead department operations, manage direct reports, and foster strong relationships that align with company’s commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of the Industrial Contracting Department operating budget.
• Lead or attend scheduled department meetings to review initiatives, priorities, project progress, labour resources management, equipment utilization, subcontractor performance, and safety.
• Stay abreast of industry developments, project management techniques, and emerging technologies, presenting new ideas to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Build expert knowledge in delivery methods, scheduling, cost management, codes, environmental standards, and client-specific requirements (e.g., mining).
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic subcontractors and suppliers. Operational Leadership
• Establish project-specific construction management systems based on client, contract, schedule, and regulatory requirements.
• Confirm all required contract documentation (contracts, bonding, insurance, billing schedules) is in place prior to project start-up.
• Assign Project Managers to projects and lead start-up meetings to align on scope, schedule, safety, labour resources management, and profitability goals.
• Review project budgets with PMs to identify risk areas, cost-savings opportunities, and potential revenue enhancements.
• Pre-approve subcontractor and supplier lists, ensuring accuracy and scope alignment before contracts are issued.
• Provide ongoing guidance, mentoring, and problem-solving support to Project Managers in meeting their objectives.
• Monitor and review job progress, comparing results against established objectives, and implement corrective measures where necessary.
• Lead monthly (or more frequent) cost/progress meetings with PMs to confirm accuracy of financial reporting and project performance.
• Conduct regular site tours to verify quality, safety, and productivity standards are consistently met. Liaise with consultants and owners to strengthen relationships and continuously improve client service and execution.
• Undertake management of select projects, especially those with complex scheduling or cost challenges.
• Provide leadership in building a strong “safety culture,” reviewing all safety incidents and corrective actions with the HSE Manager.
• Encourage disciplined reporting practices across teams, including accurate recording of costs, hours, equipment use, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Promote cross-department collaboration and ensure decisions are made with an overall company-first perspective. Human Resources Management
• Lead the hiring process for Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Surveyors.
• Conduct orientation, training, and mentoring of new team members.
• Provide performance evaluations for direct reports and review evaluations of their subordinates.
• Support employee development, coaching, and skills enhancement.
• Review and approve expense reports.
• Champion company’s corporate values and promote collaboration across teams and projects.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience managing multi-disciplinary construction projects, preferably in general or industrial construction.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with projects ranging from $10M–$50M+.
• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
• Strong track record in operational and financial management of construction projects.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent comprehension of the construction industry, with strong problem-solving and risk mitigation skills.
• Skilled in client, consultant, and subcontractor relationship management.
• Demonstrated integrity, leadership, and drive to achieve exceptional results.

Compensation:

• $105,000-140,000 base salary (negotiable)
• $1,200 monthly car allowance
• Full benefits 100% employer-paid
• 12% Short Term Incentive Plan, 7% Long Term Incentive Plan
• Health spending account
• Paid time off