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Construction Manager

Cambridge, ON, Full-time | Posted on July 11, 2023

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Slotegraaf Construction is a full-service, award-winning custom home builder and renovations company, passionate about quality homes and accountability to our customers. Our vision is to build our clients a home they love. We accomplish this by joining our people together to provide a client experience characterized by personalized design, experienced planning, high-quality products and skilled craftsmanship.

We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to plan, direct and execute the construction phase of projects from renovations and additions to custom homes. You will work in a fast-paced environment with experienced and passionate team members who value integrity, excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Plan, direct and control construction projects according to schedule, specifications and budget.

  • Accountable for overall construction performance of the project as related to safety, material usage, and manpower assets.

  • Manage and prioritize day-to-day job site tasks, ensure successful and timely execution of the project schedule.

  • In consultation with the Project Manager, identify manpower requirements and scheduling needs at different stages in the project to guarantee quality.

  • Confirm quality workmanship and efficiency with crew leads, subtrades and site staff.

  • Identify scope changes and inform the Project Manager

  • Maintain positive client relationships

  • Meet client as requested and communicate meeting items to Project Manager

  • Effective onsite communications and progress reporting with sub-trades and client.

  • Ensure required equipment and tools are identified, on-site and maintained in a safe operational condition.

  • Coordinate materials and schedule inspections as required with Construction Support personnel.

  • Execute projects within budget, validating work completion prior to vendor payment.

  • Resolve on-site conflicts quickly.

  • Confirm compliance with health and safety training and reporting requirements.

  • Maintain a clean and safe job site clear of debris and hazards.

  • Complete daily administrative tasks as required.

  • Perform carpentry work as management time allows.

Requirements

  • 5-8 years of residential construction/renovation management experience including renovations and large additions

  • Advanced knowledge of construction regulations and standards; hands-on construction experience/Carpentry license an asset

  • Excellent time management, communication, and organization skills

  • Able to purposefully plan the “next step” and understand how that helps with the successful completion of projects

  • Read and understand blueprints and drawings

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience with Procore an asset

  • High attention to detail and strong work ethic

  • Must be punctual and reliable

  • Driver’s License with clean driving record

We offer full-time employment, competitive salary and benefits, and an opportunity to build and/or renovate beautiful custom homes.

Please apply now with your resume and cover letter including wage expectations.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For a more behind-the-scenes look of our construction crew on-site and in action, click here: https://youtu.be/4HGf5kI9L5Q

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