Above Ground Construction Manager at Fluor Corporation

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

The Above Ground Construction Manager will oversee and direct the performance of all field construction activities for the BHP Jansen Stage 2 project in conformance with plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates. This role requires a thorough knowledge of construction management, the ability to deal with complex situations holistically, understand the overall project picture, and recognize how individual actions fit within it. The Above Ground CM must be able to direct line supervision as necessary to meet or exceed project objectives. This position requires the ability to manage contractors and subcontractors across numerous crafts within the above ground portion of the project. Previous experience in an EPCM environment is considered an asset.

Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform on-site management, supervision, and coordination of all self-performed and subcontracted work within the above ground scope.
• Execute construction activities in accordance with project drawings, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards.
• Control project schedule and cost through the efficient use of construction resources, including workforce, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Provide input to project schedules in cooperation with construction engineers and planners.
• Coordinate with the Underground Construction Manager and Area Construction Managers to maintain the construction critical path and achieve key milestones.
• Ensure daily and weekly short-range planning is maintained through the crew leader level.
• Review design scope and constructability and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Determine workforce requirements and monitor craft mixes to ensure conformance with the construction plan.
• Monitor productivity and costs and take corrective actions to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage change and scope control, ensuring scope changes are documented and approved before work is performed.
• Implement site safety, security procedures, and project work rules.
• Support and promote a strong safety culture, making safety an integral part of all work activities.
• Manage contractual commitments of above ground contractors, including cost, quality, schedule, and field coordination.
• Plan and manage above ground temporary facilities.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards defined in project design documents.
• Maintain effective equipment utilization and maintenance programs.
• Maintain an effective system for the supply and control of tools and materials.
• Administer, train, and motivate construction personnel through superintendent and crew leader levels.
• Remain knowledgeable of safety policies and procedures; perform duties safely and ensure supervised personnel comply with all established safety requirements.
• Manage personnel and support the professional development of staff through training, development opportunities, and timely performance feedback.
• Leverage internal and external resources to administer policies and procedures consistently across business lines, functions, and locations.
• Analyze situations, identify and anticipate issues, evaluate options, and implement appropriate solutions.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively, meet critical deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards.
• Adhere to and support Fluor’s Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eighteen (18) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty-two (22) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

The successful candidate will initially work from the home office for approximately six months before transitioning to the project site.

Working Conditions

• Active construction site in an operating plant environment
• Various levels of environmental conditions include but are not limited to temporary office space; moving mechanical parts and vibration; high, precarious places; underground mining environments; fumes or airborne particles and; extreme temperatures and high noise levels

Other Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $138,000.00 - $256,000.00

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!