Construction Managers - Bridges/Structures

What you will do:

Contract Administration & Compliance

• Administer construction contracts and ensure all work aligns with drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Monitor construction activities for quality, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Identify and document non‑conforming work, tracking corrective actions to completion.
• Review RFIs, change requests, site instructions, and field clarifications with the design team.
• Support evaluation of progress claims, change orders, and schedule/cost impacts.

Site Supervision & Construction Monitoring

• Provide consistent on‑site oversight of construction activities.
• Conduct daily inspections to review workmanship, sequencing, and compliance.
• Monitor contractor performance, labour, equipment, and productivity.
• Identify constructability challenges and escalating risks early.
• Coordinate activities with rail operations, utilities, and third-party stakeholders.

Daily Monitoring of Progress, Change & Risk

• Track daily construction progress against the approved schedule.
• Document changes in scope, schedule, and site conditions.
• Assess impacts of changes and emerging risks related to cost, schedule, safety, or quality.
• Communicate issues proactively and assist in developing mitigation strategies.

Technical Support During Construction

• Provide field interpretation of drawings and specifications.
• Work with the design team to resolve technical issues.
• Support development of compliant, practical solutions to field challenges.
• Review shop drawings, working drawings, and construction methods for general conformance.
• Assist in resolving technical disputes between the Owner and Contractor.

Safety & Environmental Oversight

• Identify safety hazards and environmental risks on an ongoing basis.
• Monitor compliance with approved safety and environmental plans.
• Participate in safety inspections, meetings, and incident reviews.
• Ensure environmental protection measures are implemented and maintained.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily construction reports documenting progress, labour and equipment, site conditions, safety notes, and issues.
• Prepare monthly summary reports covering progress, schedule status, changes, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain organized site records including correspondence, photos, inspection logs, and deficiency lists.

Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the primary on‑site liaison among the Owner, Contractor, and Design Team.
• Lead or participate in site, progress, and safety meetings.
• Coordinate internal technical specialists (structural, geotechnical, environmental).
• Support dispute avoidance through clear communication and thorough documentation.

What You Bring:

Required

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, or related field
• 8–12+ years of construction management, contract administration, and site supervision experience
• Experience with bridge, rail, or heavy civil infrastructure projects
• Experience with in-water works or cofferdams (preferred)
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and change management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong discipline in daily reporting and documentation
• Valid railway safety certification (e.g., e-Rail Safe)
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

Preferred

• P.Eng. or C.E.T. designation (or eligibility)
• Experience working in active rail corridors
• Experience with structural work in river environments
• Additional safety certifications (CSTS, WHMIS, First Aid)