Bridge Construction Operations Manager

Overview

Are you a driven and experienced Construction Manager with a background in major bridge construction projects? In this role, you will lead daily bridge construction and coordinate supervisors, crews, and subcontractors to deliver work safely, to specification and on schedule.

Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities.​

Apply now and transform your career with us. 

What you will be doing

• Plan daily and weekly field operations for assigned foundations, substructures, steel erection, and deck works.
• Coordinate crews, equipment, materials, and deliveries with segment management to meet short-term schedules.
• Coordinate crane operations, ground assembly, temporary works and traffic staging in line with approved methods.
• Confirm access, current drawings, survey control, permits and required inspections before work starts.
• Lead field meetings and resolve coordination issues between bridge crews, civil works, utilities, and subcontractors.
• Enforce safety and environmental requirements, stop unsafe work and verify corrective actions.
• Monitor subcontractor progress, productivity, and workmanship, and identify resource needs and recovery actions.
• Coordinate quality inspections and maintain records of progress, deficiencies, and rework.
• Coach forepersons and supervisors and report field performance and unresolved issues to the Construction Director.

What we are looking for

• 15+ years of bridge or heavy civil construction experience, including significant field supervision.
• Practical experience with concrete structures, steel erection and heavy lifting operations.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, lift plans and temporary works requirements.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and concurrent work areas in constrained or live-traffic environments.
• Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills. Relevant trade or technical training is an asset.
• Proven ability to handle complex construction projects using strong organization and multi-tasking skills.
• Proven ability to manage difficult schedules and project demands while maintaining strict adherence to project safety program.
• Strong leadership capability with internal drive to mentor and grow internal talent. 
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, and fundamentals geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

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