General Motors

Construction Group Manager, Canada

General Motors • $131K — $180K *
Oshawa, ON L1G 0A1In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, business, or related field or equivalent experience.
  • Significant experience in leading complex facility, infrastructure, or capital construction projects.
  • Proven leadership experience, specifically managing project managers or skilled professionals.
  • Strong understanding of capital project delivery including planning, estimating, contracting, and risk management.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead construction project delivery across GM's Canadian portfolio.
  • Supervise execution of facility capital projects across various sites including manufacturing and engineering.
  • Provide daily leadership and direction for project managers and support staff.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, GM policies, and regulatory requirements during project execution.
  • Oversee project performance in scope, budget, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision benefits, along with a health spending account.
  • Life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
  • Pension plan with both company and matching contributions.
  • Discount vehicle purchase program for employees, family, and friends.
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Job Description

Construction Group Manager, Canada

Job Description

Vacancy Status

No: This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count)

AI Disclosure

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Assembly three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

Summary

The Infrastructure & Corporate Citizenship (ICC) function - comprised of Global Real Estate, Construction, Facility Operations, and Corporate Citizenship - is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Construction Group Manager, Canada.

Reporting to the Director of Construction, this position will lead construction project delivery across GM's Canadian portfolio, including manufacturing and non-manufacturing sites. The role is responsible for leading a team of project managers and related resources to deliver complex capital, infrastructure, renovation, and workplace projects safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with GM business priorities.

This leader will provide clear regional accountability for Canada, strengthen communication flow with site leadership and business partners, and help ensure projects are scoped, prioritized, and executed with discipline and consistency. The ideal candidate combines strong construction and capital project experience with people leadership, stakeholder management, sound business judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities
  • Lead project delivery across GM's Canada portfolio
  • Lead execution of construction and facility capital projects across GM's Canadian footprint, including manufacturing, non-manufacturing, engineering, and CCA-related sites
  • Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and prioritization for project managers and other assigned resources supporting the Canada portfolio
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely and in compliance with GM policies, project requirements, and applicable regulatory and permitting requirements
  • Oversee project performance across scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and stakeholder satisfaction
  • Escalate issues early and drive resolution of project, contractor, site, and stakeholder challenges


Provide people leadership and regional accountability
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, including performance management, employee development, workload balancing, and succession planning
  • Translate broader Construction and ICC priorities into clear direction, objectives, and expectations for the Canada team
  • Establish strong operating rhythms, clear roles, and disciplined follow-through to improve accountability and execution
  • Build team capability and create an environment that supports collaboration, growth, inclusion, candor, and ownership
  • Help shape workforce planning and resource allocation based on project demand, business priorities, and emerging portfolio needs


Drive stakeholder alignment and decision-making
  • Serve as the primary Construction point of contact for Canada site leadership and key business stakeholders
  • Build strong partnerships with Facility Operations, Real Estate, Finance, Safety, Legal, Procurement, Engineering, Planning and Design, and other internal stakeholders
  • Communicate project status, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly to leadership and partners across functions
  • Influence decisions and align stakeholders in a complex, matrixed environment where priorities, timelines, and viewpoints may differ
  • Support preparation of executive-ready updates, business cases, and presentations as needed


Strengthen project controls and delivery discipline
  • Ensure projects are scoped appropriately and supported by clear assumptions, schedules, budgets, contracting strategies, and execution plans
  • Review and guide key project decisions related to cost, schedule, constructability, sequencing, contractor coordination, and operational disruption
  • Promote consistent use of tools, standards, governance routines, and reporting practices across the Canada portfolio
  • Identify risks, capacity gaps, and process improvement opportunities early and implement corrective actions where needed
  • Partner with broader Construction leadership to improve delivery models, role clarity, and consistency across regions


Support strategy, change, and continuous improvement
  • Contribute to broader Construction and ICC initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness, project execution, and customer experience
  • Champion change management and help implement new processes, tools, structures, and ways of working
  • Reinforce GM Behaviors and a strong safety mindset across the team and project ecosystem
  • Bring forward ideas that improve speed, clarity, collaboration, cost effectiveness, and overall project outcomes
  • Help ensure the Canada portfolio is represented effectively in planning, prioritization, and leadership discussions


Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
  • Significant experience leading complex facility, infrastructure, or capital construction projects
  • Proven people leadership experience, including direct leadership of project managers or similarly skilled professionals
  • Strong understanding of capital project delivery, including project planning, estimating, contracting, scheduling, budget management, risk management, and project controls
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong business judgment, analytical capability, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment on complex issues
  • Ability to operate with a high degree of independence, accountability, and sound decision-making
  • Strong commitment to safety, integrity, and inclusive team leadership


Preferred qualifications
  • Experience supporting manufacturing and non-manufacturing facility projects across a geographically distributed portfolio
  • Experience working in Canada and familiarity with Canadian construction, permitting, contractor, and regulatory environments
  • Experience leading projects that require close coordination with operations, engineering, real estate, and workplace stakeholders
  • Experience preparing executive-level presentations, project updates, and business cases
  • Professional registration, certification, or advanced degree relevant to construction, engineering, or project management
  • Bilingual capability (English/French) is a plus


Compensation

The salary range for this role is $131.000.00 to $180,900.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits:

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
  • Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
  • Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
  • Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
  • GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.


GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship now or in the future.This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.The selected candidate will be required to travel

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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