Construction Manager

Job summary

The Construction Manager will oversee construction activities, lead inspections, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards throughout all project phases. They are responsible for pre-construction reviews, documenting project progress, and collaborating with stakeholders to resolve construction-related issues.

Job details

GFT is looking to recruit several Contruction Managers and Inspectors with Heavy Civil, Utilities and Roadway experience to join our Construction Services Group in Toronto, ON. These role follows a on-site model, requiring full attendance at our client worksite. These roles will start in October. At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. What you'll be challenged to do: As a Construction Manager, you will participate in Pre-construction development and constructability reviews, oversee construction activities and lead inspections, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards while effectively communicating with project teams and stakeholders. This role will enable you to take on new challenges and expand your career in construction management, focusing on the successful delivery of transportation projects in the GTHA. In this capacity, you will be responsible for the following: Establishing a safety-first culture for all construction projects. Pre-construction development and constructability reviews. Inspecting work materials and methods to ensure compliance with contract documents, maintaining quality and safety. Documenting construction activity, including environmental events and progress, for project closeout. Issuing and following up on contract deficiency reports and required corrective actions. Assisting in resolving construction-related issues and enhancing processes. Carrying out all quality assurance and quality control functions and coordinating inspections. Leading small projects in managing, implementing, and tracking change notices for as-constructed drawings. Collaborating with stakeholders to solve complex problems and report on contract compliance. Reviewing the quality of contractors' work and preparing reports for clients. Engaging in professional growth opportunities, leadership training, and preparation for future leadership roles. What you will bring to our firm: Inspectors with Heavy Civil, Utilities and Roadway experience. What we prefer you bring: Construction Inspection experience. Experience inspecting mechanical and/or electrical systems and supervising construction sites. Structural design experience. Proven understanding of industry standards, construction, Health and Safety codes, and regulations. Valid driver’s license and flexibility to travel to construction sites for extended periods and work outside of normal business hours. Compensation: The range for this position is $110,000 - $160,000.00. Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.Featured Benefits: Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accruals We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer: Tuition reimbursement Access to internal and external training programs Support active participation in professional organizations At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT. Location: Toronto, Ontario Employment Status: Full-Time Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MS1

What you’ll do

The Construction Manager will oversee construction activities, lead inspections, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards throughout all project phases. They are responsible for pre-construction reviews, documenting project progress, and collaborating with stakeholders to resolve construction-related issues.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience in heavy civil, utilities, and roadway construction, with a strong understanding of industry standards and safety codes. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel to construction sites for extended periods are required.

Benefits

• Wellness programs • Parental leave • Pet insurance • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Disability insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement • Training programs

Listed skills

• Construction Management · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction management
• Heavy civil
• Utilities
• Roadway construction
• Inspection
• Safety compliance
• Quality assurance
• Quality control
• Constructability reviews
• Contract administration
• Project documentation
• Stakeholder management
• Change notice management
• As-constructed drawings
• Mechanical systems inspection
• Electrical systems inspection
• Report Writing
• Construction Inspection
• Ingenuity
• Industry Standards
• Complex Problem Solving
• Time Off Management
• Valid Driver's License
• Contract Compliance
• Accruals
• Construction
• Communication
• Constructability
• Construction Management
• Creativity
• Electrical Systems
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership Development
• Safety Standards
• Program Management
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Management
• Safety Codes
• Structural Engineering
• Coordinating
• Project Closure
• Quality Control

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Transportation
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Construction Manager
• Construction Manager (General)
• Construction Managers