Alannah Mongey
Site Manager (Relocate to Canada)
An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Site Manager to relocate to Canada and join the Building Division of one of Canada’s largest Main Contractors. This role will involve working across a diverse portfolio of projects, including High-Rise, Commercial, Healthcare, Airport, Defence, and Educational developments.
Duties:
- Safety Leadership: Implement the Bird Safety Program and monitor the safety performance of field staff and subcontractors to ensure a safe work environment.
- People Leadership: Foster effective working relationships with field staff and subcontractors to maintain positive morale and team cohesion.
- Team Supervision and Development: Provide regular feedback, training, and coaching to site team members, and ensure timely completion of performance evaluations.
- Project Schedule Contribution: Assist in the development and refinement of project schedules to ensure timely project completion.
- Contract Administration: Manage contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, site instructions, and change notices to ensure compliance with scope, terms, and conditions.
- Issue Resolution: Identify design deficiencies, schedule delays, and other project issues, working collaboratively with the Project Manager to find solutions.
- Subcontractor Performance Monitoring: Evaluate subcontractor performance in terms of safety, scope of work, and quality of workmanship.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of subcontractor workmanship and building materials meets project standards.
- Manpower Management: Ensure adequate manpower is available to achieve safety, schedule, and quality objectives.
- Documentation: Maintain daily paperwork, including field reports, safety inspections, and schedule updates.
Requirements:
- Degree/Diploma/Trade Qualification in Construction or Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in Construction/Site Management for a Main Contractor in Ireland/UK.
- Proven experience in delivering projects with values over €10 Million.
- Strong understanding of construction industry practices.
- Familiarity with contract administration, technical drawings, specifications, architectural and engineering standards, and building codes.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and high attention to detail.
- Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, Bluebeam, and Plan Grid.
- Willingness to relocate to Canada permanently within 6-9 months.
Benefits:
- Salary ranging from $150,000 to $220,000 CAD (€120,000 to €150,000) + Vehicle allowance.
- Bonus/Profit sharing opportunities.
- Comprehensive relocation support (including flights and initial accommodation).
- Company-sponsored work permit and visa costs.
- Inclusive healthcare plan for you and your immediate family.
- 6% matched Pension/RRSP contribution.
- 4 weeks annual leave plus a Christmas break.
If you are a Site Manager considering relocating to Canada, please feel to send your CV or contact Alannah Mongey for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CV’s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with 26 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.