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Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Are you a seasoned construction leader with a deep specialization in underground mining? A premier staffing firm is conducting a search for an accomplished Construction Manager – Constructability Lead for a major project in Metro Vancouver. This is a high-impact role demanding over two decades of expertise, where your strategic insight will be crucial in guiding complex construction execution from planning through to completion. If you are a proven leader who thrives on delivering large-scale industrial projects, this represents a significant career opportunity.
About the Opportunity
This position is with a leading staffing solutions firm representing a prominent player in the resource development sector. The role centres on a significant underground mining project, requiring a manager who can ensure constructability reviews are integral to the design process and that field execution aligns with the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. It’s a chance to apply your extensive experience to a landmark project within a dynamic professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
In this senior leadership capacity, you will be the driving force behind construction feasibility and field execution. Your core duties will include:
- Providing expert constructability input during the engineering and design phases to optimise plans for safe and efficient field execution.
- Developing and implementing comprehensive construction execution strategies, schedules, and budgets for underground mining scope.
- Leading and mentoring site construction management teams, ensuring strict adherence to project specifications, safety protocols, and quality standards.
- Coordinating all on-site construction activities, managing subcontractors, and overseeing the procurement and delivery of materials and equipment.
- Proactively identifying and mitigating project risks, resolving technical challenges, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Serving as the primary construction authority on-site, liaising with project stakeholders, engineers, and client representatives.
The Expertise Required
This senior role requires a definitive track record and specific expertise. The successful candidate will possess:
- A minimum of 20+ years of progressive experience in construction management, with the majority focused on large-scale underground mining projects.
- A proven history of successfully leading the full construction lifecycle of complex industrial projects from feasibility to handover.
- Extensive, hands-on knowledge of construction execution strategies, heavy civil works, shaft sinking, tunnelling, and underground infrastructure.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to manage large, multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors in a unionised environment.
- An unwavering commitment to safety, with an in-depth understanding of industry safety standards and best practices (e.g., COR, ISO 45001).
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, cost control, and contract administration.
- Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Relevant professional certifications (P.Eng., PMP, Gold Seal, etc.) are considered strong assets.
Why This Role Is Distinctive
This is a premier opportunity for a top-tier professional to take on a defining leadership role. It offers:
- A competitive hourly rate between $27.00 and $33.00.
- A position of significant authority and impact within the project’s leadership structure.
- Engagement through a respected staffing firm with access to leading projects in the sector.
- A professional challenge that leverages the full depth of a 20+ year career.
Application Process
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Interested and highly qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume in Microsoft Word format for confidential consideration. Please ensure your application clearly highlights your specific experience managing underground mining construction projects.
This search is being managed exclusively for the client. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those whose backgrounds closely match the required expertise will be contacted for further discussion.
