Deputy Construction Manager
At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.
Mott MacDonald is excited to be looking for a Deputy Construction Manager to join our expanding construction management team in Vancouver, BC. We are currently looking for a professional with experience in the construction of large underground infrastructure and/or tunnelling projects.
The Deputy Construction Manager will be responsible for:
Key member of a site-based construction management team supporting the successful delivery of a new tunnel, including participating in project meetings, review of contractor submittals, site safety inspections and general contract administration duties.
Collaborates closely with the owner, contractor and resident engineer to resolve issues to keep the project on time and schedule.
Monitors and evaluates contractor performance for compliance with contract requirements.
Tracks and reports on construction progress and schedule adherence, highlighting key risks and mitigation strategies.
Prepares correspondence including letters, memos and reports.
Contributes to the commercial process, including review and validation of contractor payment applications.
Undertakes construction claims analysis and develops resolution recommendations to support efficient project delivery.
Coordinates with safety, environment, quality assurance, and inspection teams to maintain compliance and performance standards.
Candidate Specification:
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Mining, Geological Engineering or related discipline
Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer Registration is preferred.
Ten (10) years’ experience in the construction management of large civil infrastructure projects, preferably including underground works such as shaft construction and/or tunnelling.
Possess good technical writing and communication skills necessary to perform the deputy construction manager’s position, supporting the construction manager in evaluating and responding to correspondence as well as leading meetings between the client and the contractor in the construction manager’s absence.
Experience preparing or reviewing cost estimates and/or construction claims is preferred.
Prior experience working on projects with public sector clients would be an asset.
Prior experience working on projects in urban areas with traffic, noise and public interface considerations would be an asset.
Driven to achieve goals and deliver commercial success
Capability to work closely with a range of stakeholders is essential providing a pragmatic, effective and successful solution to engineering challenges any project may present.
- Able to work up to 10 hours per day on site based on project assignment schedules.
Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!
Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
In compliance with the B.C. Pay Transparency Act, the expected salary range is from $125,000 - $152,000.
Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.