Job Description

Job Description

Construction Manager
- ICI General Contractor

Location:
London, Kitchener or Cambridge, ON Industry: ICI Construction Position: Full-Time, Permanent Reports To: Vice President of Operations A well-established and growing ICI General Contractor is looking to add an experienced Construction Manager to its senior operations team.

This is a key leadership position responsible for the overall performance, execution, and delivery of a portfolio of construction projects across Ontario . Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, the Construction Manager will provide leadership, mentorship, and accountability to Project Managers and Project Coordinators , while ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, on schedule, and to a high standard of quality . The successful candidate will be a proven construction leader with extensive experience overseeing multiple ICI projects and project teams simultaneously , with strong capabilities in operational leadership, project controls, financial management, risk management, client relations, and team development.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Project Execution Provide operational leadership and oversight across all active construction projects. Serve as a key liaison between project teams and the Vice President of Operations . Assist with the development and implementation of operational strategies supporting company growth. Establish and maintain consistent project management standards, systems, and best practices . Drive continuous improvement across project delivery functions.

Support annual business planning, forecasting, resource planning, and operational initiatives . Team Leadership & Development Directly manage and mentor Project Managers and Project Coordinators .



Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development. Conduct performance reviews and support career-development planning. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, communication, and ownership . Ensure consistent execution of company project-management processes.

Support recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and succession planning . Help develop the organization's next generation of project-management leaders. Project Portfolio Oversight Maintain visibility and oversight across a portfolio of active construction projects. Monitor project schedules, budgets, procurement, staffing requirements, and risk profiles . Identify project challenges early and provide leadership and support to project teams. Lead portfolio reviews and project performance assessments.

Ensure consistency in reporting, forecasting, and project controls . Allocate resources effectively across multiple projects. Financial Performance & Risk Management Oversee financial performance across the project portfolio. Review project budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, and project financial reports . Monitor project margins and implement corrective actions when required.

Support Project Managers with change orders, claims, contracts, and commercial issues . Identify operational and project risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.



Collaborate with Accounting and Finance to maintain accurate project financial reporting.

Safety, Quality & Compliance Champion a strong culture of construction safety, quality, and accountability . Ensure projects comply with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Building Code, and applicable regulations . Support the implementation and continuous improvement of company-wide quality standards. Monitor project safety performance and ensure corrective actions are implemented when required. Work closely with field leadership to maintain consistent safety and quality standards across projects.

Client & Stakeholder Management Support Project Managers in maintaining key client relationships and resolving project challenges. Participate in major project meetings, presentations, and negotiations . Assist with resolving escalated project issues while maintaining client confidence. Support repeat business and business-development opportunities through strong project delivery. Maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.

Field & Office Collaboration Work closely with field leadership to align project management and site operations . Coordinate project schedules, procurement strategies, construction execution plans, and resource requirements. Collaborate on workforce allocation across active projects. Proactively identify and resolve project risks, constraints, staffing issues, and operational challenges . Support Project Managers and Site Superintendents in resolving complex project issues.

Promote robust collaboration and communication between field and office teams . Preconstruction & Internal Collaboration Partici

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