PCL Construction

Marine Construction Manager

PCL Construction$155K — $185K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Postsecondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  • 15+ years of progressive construction experience with leadership and mentoring responsibilities.
  • Proven experience leading large, complex infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Expert knowledge of construction methods, project delivery models, and contract administration.
  • Strong understanding of marine construction methods and logistics, including various marine equipment and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Leads and promotes a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Oversees project execution to ensure alignment with design requirements and client expectations.
  • Develops and implements project execution and quality management plans.
  • Monitors project performance concerning cost, schedules, and resources.
  • Leads change management and contract administration processes.
  • Develops relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
  • Mentors project personnel and supports leadership development initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead complex marine infrastructure projects.
  • Support for recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning.
  • Exposure to working with diverse stakeholders including Indigenous groups.
  • Experience managing projects adjacent to active marine environments.
Full Job Description
As a Marine Construction Manager for PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. in Richmond, British Columbia, you'll have the opportunity to contribute by leading the successful delivery of complex marine and waterfront infrastructure projects. In this role, you'll provide overall leadership for project planning, procurement, execution, commissioning, and closeout activities involving berths, jetties, wharves, docks, ferry terminals, marine foundations, pile-supported structures, shoreline infrastructure, and port facilities. You'll be accountable for achieving project objectives related to safety, quality, schedule, cost, environmental compliance, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Leads and promotes a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversees project execution to ensure work is delivered in accordance with design requirements, budget, schedule, quality standards, and client expectations.
  • Develops and implements project execution plans, quality management plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Monitors project performance, including cost forecasts, schedules, productivity, workforce, equipment utilization, and material management.
  • Leads change management, contract administration, claims resolution, procurement activities, and project controls processes.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with clients, consultants, trade contractors, regulatory agencies, Indigenous groups, and other key stakeholders.
  • Mentors, coaches, and develops project personnel while supporting recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and leadership development.
  • Supports project pursuits, estimates, proposals, and business development initiatives within the marine and infrastructure sectors.
  • Leads construction activities for marine, waterfront, port, terminal, bridge, dredging, shoreline protection, and coastal infrastructure projects.
  • Plans and executes marine construction work involving wharves, piers, docks, berths, jetties, ferry terminals, marine foundations, pile-supported structures, and related waterfront infrastructure.
  • Oversees marine construction methodologies and operations, including pile driving, drilled piles, rock sockets, marine concrete works, temporary works, heavy lifts, and over-water construction activities.
  • Oversees marine logistics and resource planning, including barges, tugboats, work boats, marine cranes, specialty equipment, offshore material handling, and marine transportation requirements.
  • Ensures compliance with environmental permits, Fisheries Act requirements, navigation regulations, spill response requirements, and project-specific stakeholder commitments.
  • Leads construction activities adjacent to active terminals, ferry facilities, shipping channels, ports, and industrial waterfront operations while minimizing impacts to ongoing operations.


Qualifications

  • Postsecondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  • 15+ years of progressive construction experience with demonstrated leadership and mentoring responsibilities.
  • Proven experience successfully leading large, complex infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Expert knowledge of construction methods, project delivery models, construction contracts, contract administration, risk management, and applicable codes and regulations.
  • Strong knowledge of project planning, estimating, scheduling, procurement, change management, cost control, and project controls.
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with clients, consultants, regulators, Indigenous groups, and other project stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Experience implementing and promoting a strong safety culture on complex construction projects.
  • Extensive experience delivering marine, waterfront, port, terminal, bridge, dredging, coastal, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrated experience managing marine construction projects involving wharves, docks, berths, jetties, terminals, marine foundations, pile-supported structures, or similar waterfront assets.
  • Strong understanding of marine construction methods, including pile driving, drilled piles, marine foundations, marine concrete works, temporary works, shoreline protection, dredging, and over-water construction techniques.
  • Knowledge of marine logistics, vessel coordination, tug and barge operations, marine cranes, heavy lifting activities, and specialty marine equipment.
  • Working knowledge of marine environmental regulations, permitting processes, in-water work requirements, fisheries protection measures, and environmental monitoring programs.
  • Experience working within British Columbia's marine construction market is preferred, including experience with clients such as BC Ferries, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Prince Rupert Port Authority, Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Seaspan, DP World, GCT Canada, Neptune Terminals, Westshore Terminals, and Pacific Coast Terminals.

The estimated salary range for this role is $155,000 to $185,000 , based on your experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer.

Company: PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc.

Primary Location: Richmond, British Columbia

Job Title: Marine Construction Manager

Requisition ID: 13775

About PCL Construction

PCL Construction is a leading construction company that provides a range of services, including design-build, general contracting, and construction management. The company has a diverse portfolio of projects across industries, including healthcare, education, commercial, and infrastructure. PCL Construction is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company is also committed to safety and has a strong safety culture that prioritizes the well-being of its employees and partners. PCL Construction has received numerous awards and recognition for its work, including being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 10 consecutive years.
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