STATIONS MANAGER - CANADA

EWI are supporting a leading International Infrastructure Company who are searching for a Stations Manager to join their team for a major subway project in Canada.
Position Summary.
The Station Manager directs and coordinates project personnel and resources to ensure construction in assigned area of work are complete within the project schedule.
The Station Manager is responsible to implement all design and build activities associated with construction in their scope of work, with the authority to direct construction and production operations to the project/management plans.
The Station Manager provides advice to the Project Management Team on resources needed to effectively implement the design with Construction and Production management on implementation of control measures to effectively manage the project.
Responsibilities * Responsible for the overall supervision of commercial, industrial, municipal and civil aspects of construction while complying with applicable Health & safety and environmental requirements.
* Manage and work closely with the design and construction teams, consultant engineers, subcontractors and local authorities to ensure the quality of the project, the completion on time and within budget.
* Lead and supervise all construction activities within assigned area.
* Provide direction to ensure all project elements within their control being completed within the allocated period of time and within the budget that has been assigned, and ensuring the project work will be executed respecting the quality and security standards.
* Understand best practices of job set-up and management, understand the critical path of decision making.
* Optimize between factors affecting timing, engineering cost, quality and constructability.
* Review weekly job costs and formula project cost projections on bi-weekly basis and approve all subcontractor or material supplier invoices.
* Provide leadership in scheduled progress meetings.
* Participate in safety meetings and training.
* Ensures that the construction work is performed in accordance with the contract documents and to acceptable standards of quality and workmanship including company QC Plan.
* Ensures work is carried out in accordance with company safety policy including OHSA, Provincial and Federal legislation and union agreements.
* Build strong relationships with subcontractors and key vendors earning their respect, while at the same time treating them as partners and protecting the Company's interests.
* Review Construction Project contract with client.
* Optimise opportunities and exhibit good salesmanship to close out change orders, giving constructive information versus combative.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Possess confidence and ability to execute without significant oversight, but having an equal willingness and sense to seek input from supervisors, peers, and company experts when needed.
* Demonstrate the ability to build and manage a cohesive and effective team, with understanding of strengths and weaknesses of team members and using strengths of individuals and group to support the weaknesses.
* Delegate and monitor work and provide constructive feedback.
Experience/Qualifications.
* Bachelor Degree in Engineering or acceptable combination education and or experience.
* Minimum 7-10 year's experience as a Construction Manager in transportation, subway and/or LRT sector.
* Proficient in scheduling software, such as, MS Project or Primavera.
* Direct experience in station If interested and suitable or would like further information regarding this position, please respond directly to Piotr at EWI with an updated CV to [email protected] ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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