Position title
Construction Manager
Description

Description

Construction managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a construction company or a construction department within a company, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. They are employed by residential, commercial and industrial construction companies and by construction departments of companies outside the construction industry.

Responsibilities

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Construction managers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

 

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget
  • Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
  • Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules
  • Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
  • Develop and implement quality control programs
  • Represent company on matters such as business services and union contracts negotiation
  • Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
  • Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
  • Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff.

 

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Construction managers are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Construction departments of companies outside the construction industry
  • Residential, commercial and industrial construction companies
Qualifications

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A university degree in civil engineering or a college diploma in construction technology is usually required.
  • A master's degree in project management may be required.
  • Several years of experience in the construction industry, including experience as a construction supervisor or field superintendent, are usually required.
  • Extensive experience in the construction industry may substitute for post-secondary education requirements.
  • Professional engineering status or construction trade certification may be required by some employers.
Employment Type
Full-time
Beginning of employment
ASAP
Duration of employment
Permanent
Industry
residential, commercial and industrial construction companies
Job Location
Sudbury, ON, Northeastern Ontario, Canada
Working Hours
9 AM TO 5 PM
Base Salary
$27/hr-$32/hr Per hour
Date posted
May 1, 2025
Valid through
May 31, 2025
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