Construction Manager - Iron Ore Project

Please quote job number 10499

Job Description:

• Provides direction and management for every phase of construction program to ensure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations
• Plans and defines construction goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies
• The position reports into the Project Manager.
• Responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering the area construction project duties from the conceptual stages through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, start-up, performance testing, initial operations, and prime contract close-out.
• Supervises the development of budgets and schedules, manages performance, reports progress, and initiates action to assure program/project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within budget and according to specifications.
• Resolves problems and coordinates the final engineering scopes of work in conjunction with Project Manager for turnover to Client.
• Provides leadership for the development and maintenance of a high performance construction project team.
• Responsibility for project construction execution, ensuring that construction project is delivered within contract requirements, standards of quality and safety and to Client and the Company’s performance expectations.
• Assigns manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals
• Anticipates and resolves various problems such as changes in scope, slippage of schedules, and budget overruns.
• Interfaces with the Project Manager/Client; presents regular formal reports and/or as needed; keeps Project Manager and senior management informed and current at all times.
• Ensures that Company labour relations policies are applied consistently.
• Represents the Company in the field and ensures effective implementation of all Company and client policies and procedures
• May act as official liaison with client representatives, subcontractors, and government representatives.
• Completes other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Mobilizes Company resources, through effective liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.

Qualifications

• Typically possesses 12+ years experience in the following functions: project management, engineering, construction, project controls and procurement.
• Thorough understanding of the scope of work covered by the prime contract
• Has demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering and procurement, and other project related activities, including their interfaces and interdependencies
• Broad knowledge of industry standards.
• Ability to manage large projects and to take corrective action, monitor work, manage conflict, and coordinate the activities of others, including joint ventures, alliances and consortiums.

Any Special Requirements

• Russian/Ukrainian/Slavic speaking is highly desirable.
• For work permit purposes, candidate cannot be older than 62

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