Construction Manager

Accountabilities:

• • Oversee construction projects from inception and preconstruction through execution, commissioning, final inspections, occupancy, and closeout.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans covering schedules, responsibilities, risks, communications, stakeholders, and key milestones.
  • Monitor project performance against safety, quality, cost, and schedule KPIs, proactively addressing issues and escalating material impacts promptly.
  • Provide clear, timely, and transparent updates to internal leadership, operations teams, contractors, consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders.
  • Direct general contractors, engineers, architects, and vendors to ensure contractual requirements, quality standards, and project timelines are achieved.
  • Conduct site surveys and due diligence, develop scopes of work, prepare estimates and budgets, review invoices and change orders, and manage financial closeout.
  • Lead design reviews to ensure plans and specifications accurately reflect approved project scope and requirements.
  • Manage permitting activities and support discussions with regulatory authorities and other applicable governing bodies.
  • Lead bidding and contractor-selection processes and provide recommendations based on project requirements, capabilities, cost, and performance.
  • Provide field oversight throughout construction, ensuring work progresses safely, efficiently, and according to approved plans.
  • Develop site-specific equipment take-offs and coordinate equipment ordering for individual projects.
  • Track project completion percentages, turnover forecasts, actual costs, and projected costs through regular reporting.
  • Hold vendors accountable for delivery, quality, schedule adherence, and correction of underperformance or deficiencies.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable environmental, accessibility, life-safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate commissioning and successfully hand over completed projects to operational stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure projects are closed in accordance with established procedures.
  • Travel approximately 50–70% across Canada and, when required, other North American locations, typically involving 2–3 weeks per month and approximately 2–3 travel days per week.

  Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience in construction and project management, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or a high school diploma/GED combined with equivalent professional experience or 4+ years of U.S. military experience.
  • Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, contractor management, procurement, and project closeout.
  • Experience overseeing construction activities from preconstruction through inspections, commissioning, occupancy, and turnover.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and field teams.
  • Ability to assess project performance using cost, schedule, safety, and quality metrics and take decisive corrective action when required.
  • Knowledge of accessibility and life-safety requirements and their application within construction projects.
  • Experience with convenience-store, fueling, retail, or quick-service restaurant construction is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of underground storage tank (UST) fueling systems, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems is highly desirable.
  • Additional construction, engineering, project-management certifications, or relevant technical education are considered assets.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including approximately 50–70% regional/national travel.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, driving, reaching overhead, kneeling, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

  Benefits:

  • Competitive annual salary of approximately $110,000–$130,000 CAD, depending on qualifications, experience, and applicable compensation considerations.
  • Remote work opportunity for candidates based in British Columbia, Alberta, or Ontario.
  • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees.
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Company discretionary RRSP matching.
  • Performance bonus opportunities.
  • Opportunities to lead high-impact construction projects across a large regional and national portfolio.
  • Significant autonomy and responsibility in managing projects, contractors, budgets, schedules, and stakeholders.
  • Professional development through company training and annual safety certification programs.
  • Extensive exposure to construction, retail operations, engineering, regulatory, and vendor environments.
  • Travel opportunities across Canada and, depending on business needs, other North American locations.