Construction Risk Manager

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry. We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to build essential skills and gain hands-on experience, preparing the successful candidate for a future leadership role (i.e. Chief Estimator) within the dynamic and rapidly growing solar district within 1-2 years.

Here's how a Construction Risk Manager for our Solar Canada or Solar U.S. office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Experience analyzing contract documents and specifications for hard bid / lump sum, construction management, design-build or EPC projects to determine project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.), and identifies risk factors, including the monitoring of published addenda that may alter original project scope.
• Develops win and fee strategy for large or complex projects, and reconciles throughout the project.
• Leads development of a conceptual estimate bid submission with added complexity for key clients.
• Develops and monitors pursuit schedule internally and externally.
• Develops strategies as a basis for submission of budget proposals to ensure PCL’s and the client’s interests are protected.
• Leads the design development as the project progresses and the production of working drawings, including contract budgets and value engineering compatibility review, completeness of drawings and details, constructability and schedule review, coordination, code compliance, and trade-scope completeness.
• Leads design development and working drawing production to meet the construction schedule.
• Post award, prepares a risk analysis report summarizing all potential risks; includes a mitigation plan and alternative means and methods to analyze identified risk items.
• Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors direct and indirect reports and supports the chief estimator to mentor the estimating team.
• Networks with industry contacts to determine PCL’s competitive advantage.
• Holds team accountable and challenges team and project to find creative solutions for overall project benefit.
• Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in engineering or a related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating preferred.
• Successfully led a pursuit valued at $100+ million in delivery model hard bid / lump sum, construction management / cost reimbursable / target price /design-build or EPC.
• Experience working in a self-perform environment and with productivities.
• Design management experience in buildings, civil or solar.
• Expert in different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, potential problems, and timelines, and is a district champion in these matters.
• Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery models and identifies contract risks and opportunity.
• Ability to build a conceptual estimate without drawings/specifications.
• Knowledge of and stays up-to-date with business trends.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with project management software.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams. The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] with the position and location you are interested in.

Employee Status: Regular Full-Time

Company: PCL Solar Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location: Oakville, Ontario

Job: Construction Risk Manager

Requisition: 7734