Construction Manager - Senior Level - Port Infrastructure Focus

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Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to join its Vancouver office and lead complex waterfront and port infrastructure projects. In the Construction Group you will work with the BC team, manage client and public communications during construction, own budgets and schedules, approve payments and change orders, and mentor your team to meet QA/QC and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with 15+ years’ experience, and preferably a P.Eng with OE workflow experience in Design-Build submittals. Strong communication, MS Project, and cost estimating skills are essential, with a willingness to pass a background check. Base salary CAD 165,000 to 195,000 in Vancouver; tailor your resume to highlight leadership on port projects, risk management, and proven delivery.

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Senior Construction Manager to join our Vancouver office. As part of the Construction Group, the Senior Construction Manager will work closely with the British Columbia based team.

About Moffatt & Nichol: 

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol’s commitment to design innovation since 1945, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 design firm for Marine and Port Facilities in the United States and No. 7 internationally. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practise areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Business Plan for Department
• Track and coordinate resource needs with CM's and other Departments
• Forecast workload for Team and address gaps or excessive workloads
• Assigns work to CM's and RPR's and monitors their work
• Perform difficult administrative and complex technical work in directing project management, coordination, and observation of public and private improvement projects for Clients
• Perform coordination and communication with Client, general public, contractors, engineers, Project Managers, and other professionals during the construction phase of projects
• Monitors projects for quality, efficiency, and adherence to various programs, budgetary, and legal requirements
• Manages critical project construction budgets and administers associated payments to consultants, contractors and vendors
• Administers approval of project payments, change orders, shop drawings/submittals, and other administrative duties for critical projects
• Review plans and contract documents for critical projects
• Provide technical assistance and solutions and field engineering for critical projects
• Responsible for oversight of the Team and potentially approval for changes on projects, construction plans, bid documents, technical specifications and construction cost estimates
• Schedule and lead critical project meetings and assist PM's and CM's with others
• Represent our Company in communications with clients for critical projects and assist PM's and CM's
• Prepare critical agreements including scope, schedule, fees, and terms and conditions and communicate to project team members; review and authorize agreements for CM's; review and approve subconsultant agreements
• Monitor and report the financial performance of all Team projects and proactively address changes in scope, billing processes, schedules, and any settlements
• Implement and monitor Accounting and Department procedures for invoicing and collections for Team and engage in procedure initiatives
• Provide direction to and monitoring of your Team, utilizing experience to resolve scope, design, and other challenges ensuring adherence to all standards, QA/QC processes, and other policies related to project execution and management. 

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related; required; 
  • Master’s degree; preferred
• Minimum 15+ years of experience; required
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) licensure in British Columbia; preferred
• Experience with Owner’s Engineer (OE) workflows, specifically in managing the review and acceptance process of Design-Build submittals
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to adapt and delegate in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary to effectively relay information and document project activities utilizing the appropriate medium
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (including MS Project) and familiarity with bottom-up cost estimating tools such as HCSS HeavyBid or similar
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171

Base Salary Range:

$165,000 to $195,000 annually based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting the required qualifications in the job description.

Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in the Vancouver, Canada market.

Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which is enshrined in the Canadian Constitution (CA) or omit if other international location. We draw from the world’s best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.