Construction Manager

Location: Toronto, ON

O’Hara Search Group is proud to partner with a leading organization to identify a skilled and driven Construction Manager to join the Infrastructure team in Toronto. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the transformative Ontario Line Subway Project as part of a high-performing, collaborative project delivery team. As Construction Manager, you will oversee critical construction, contract management, and engineering activities while championing safety, innovation, and inclusion. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for an experienced leader eager to make an impact in the infrastructure space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on Constructability : Partner with engineering teams to address constructability and design considerations, establishing clear communication and deliverable agreements.
• Safety Leadership : Foster a safety-first culture, actively engaging in hazard inspections, workforce collaboration, and the implementation of safety programs.
• Temporary Facility Oversight : Coordinate requirements and designs for temporary construction facilities.
• Quality Assurance : Monitor technical requirements, ensuring compliance with quality control and assurance standards, as well as contractor quality programs.
• Cost and Progress Reporting : Lead preparation of cost forecasts, progress reporting, and periodic updates in coordination with project controls teams.
• Contract Administration : Support and lead contract administration, including reviewing change proposals, managing trends, and ensuring accurate project forecasts.
• Mentorship and Team Development : Conduct performance reviews, foster professional growth, and provide training for team members.
• Health, Safety, and Environment : Ensure implementation of environmental control plans and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Schedule Management : Approve contractor schedules and monitor progress to align with project milestones and timelines.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Interface with contractors and other project teams to ensure seamless coordination across all phases of construction.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience : Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, or 15+ years of experience in construction management without a degree.
• Proven Track Record : Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary construction projects, particularly in rail or large-scale infrastructure.
• Technical Proficiency : Expertise in engineering disciplines, cost controls, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Leadership Skills : Strong supervisory and mentoring capabilities with experience managing contractors and project teams.
• Communication Excellence : Superior technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Industry Knowledge : Familiarity with rail engineering procedures and multidisciplinary coordination across construction, operations, and maintenance.
• Safety Commitment : Strong adherence to environmental, safety, and health programs, including a dedication to Zero Accident principles.
• Technical Tools : Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

This is a rare opportunity to lead a key component of one of Canada’s most significant infrastructure projects. If you’re ready to elevate your career and make an impact, apply today through O’Hara Search Group.