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].

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.