Assistant Construction Manager - Contract

Job summary

Support the Construction Manager in overseeing pipeline and industrial projects to ensure they are delivered safely and on time. Responsibilities include enforcing safety cultures, overseeing inspectors, and managing non-conformance tracking and project documentation.

Job details

Company DescriptionSGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Assistant Construction Manager to support construction execution and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and in compliance with all standards. The candidate can be located anywhere in Canada. The work will be done at the client' site.Job Details:Support Construction Manager in overseeing pipeline / industrial construction projectsEnsure full compliance with safety, environmental, and quality plansEnforce stop work authority and promote a strong safety cultureOversee inspectors to ensure work aligns with drawings, specs, codes, and standardsReview contractor safe work practices, hazard assessments, and daily reportingMonitor construction progress and drive corrective actions where requiredAssist with NCRs, non-conformance tracking, and issue resolutionCoordinate with contractors, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure alignmentSupport documentation, record management, and project close-out requirementsConduct site walkdowns and ensure quality and compliance on-siteProvide leadership and guidance to inspection staff QualificationsQualifications:High School Diploma or GED (required)8+ years of experience in pipeline, oil & gas, or industrial construction (preferred)Strong understanding of construction processes, codes, and industry standardsTechnical diploma, trade certification, or engineering background considered an assetMust be an Independent ContractorAdditional Details:Rotation: 17 days on / 4 days offStrong focus on safety, collaboration, and accountabilityAdditional InformationSGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

What you’ll do

Support the Construction Manager in overseeing pipeline and industrial projects to ensure they are delivered safely and on time. Responsibilities include enforcing safety cultures, overseeing inspectors, and managing non-conformance tracking and project documentation.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and preferably over 8 years of experience in pipeline, oil & gas, or industrial construction. Candidates must be independent contractors with a strong understanding of construction codes and industry standards.

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Execution · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Pipeline · Preferred
• Tracking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction Management
• Pipeline Construction
• Industrial Construction
• Safety Compliance
• Quality Assurance
• Hazard Assessment
• Non-Conformance Tracking
• Project Close-out
• Site Walkdowns
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Inspection Oversight
• Record Management

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety

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