Field Operations Manager

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Field Operations Manager The Manager, Field Operations is accountable for the quality and execution of construction projects. The position is directly accountable to the Director of Operations and is based out of the office but will require travel to various project sites around western Canada to support these projects. What You Will Be Working On Leadership Support a corporate culture that encompasses the highest ethical standards and is aligned with the corporation's core values. Promote teamwork and a positive work environment - motivate team members. Lead in the recruitment of new talent and liaise with other entities that may be sources of new talent (educational institutions, apprenticeship programs, etc.) Facilitate and conduct onboarding activities for new field employees. Review onboarding procedures minimum annually in conjunction with People and Culture and modify as necessary. Support the development of employees through on-going coaching and mentoring. Help drive employee engagement and associated engagement plans, as well as any diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Interface with the regional Vice President to ensure adequate and timely workforce planning. Help drive a high-performance culture. Effectively manage performance of all direct and indirect reports in accordance with all established company processes. Identify and support employee training and development needs. Actively engage in talent review and succession planning processes. Promote a 'One Bird' mindset in our staff as outlined corporately. Operations Management Provide input and guidance to both proposal and project teams in the pursuit and delivery of all projects to achieve the goals of the regional business plan. Work in accordance with Bird processes and Operations Manual to continuously improve project delivery services to ensure that the group leads the industry and exceeds client, consultant, trade expectations and all associated contract terms. Oversee the management of construction projects and project teams from a field perspective in accordance with all contract terms and to meet approved project targets related to safety, profitability, schedule, quality, sustainability and turn over by: Providing leadership to field teams to assist with project activities throughout the life cycle of the project, including quality, scheduling, HSE, documentation, and reporting. Providing leadership to field construction as required including the oversight of deliveries, logistics and execution plans and critical-path work schedules. Participating in project-specific stakeholder meetings/partnering sessions to understand feedback, input, and expectations. Understanding jurisdictions, rights and obligations to unions and applicable Employment Standards. Ensuring all project personnel and groups are being supported adequately and allocating accordingly. Execution Leadership and Employee Relations Organize and chair formal superintendents' meetings with minutes/action items. Participate in and execute applicable corporate and regional initiatives as required, including active participation in Buildings West initiatives impacting field operations. Spearhead continuous improvement programs that capture value created. Support, communicate, and reinforce district team-building and social activities with site teams. Develop and maintain a craft labour skill matrix. Positively interface with the Director of Operations and provide regular monthly reporting on site labour listings, labour and equipment forecasting. Business Development Participate in business development and preconstruction activities such as project opportunity interviews, proposal writing, risk assessment and value engineering. Work with the Proposal Lead and proposed superintendent to develop preliminary schedules, methodologies, and site logistics for pursuits. Assist in the development of a project Risk Matrix at the estimating/pursuit stage. Procurement, Equipment, and Material Management Review management of equipment and materials across multiple projects and allocate resources as required. Take leadership in establishing and maintaining our shop/yard and work with equipment provider in the procurement, optimization of delivery, and rental of construction equipment. Maximize use of Bird-owned equipment across all construction sites. Oversee and manage the Bird vehicle fleet. Be involved in capital purchase planning. Document Control and Quality Collaborate with the district Quality Manager and assist in the implementation of site-specific quality plans/ITP's for each project Support the district quality manager and help ensure deficiency and NCR reporting is being performed throughout a project lifecycle. At project close-out, evaluate progress of redlines /as-built drawings/digital files, deficiencies, and punch list closeout. Assist site teams in managing any contract exceptions or barriers that hinder closeout/handover to the client. Project Executi