Director of Construction

.Construction Operations Director   

Reporting to the Regional Vice-President, the Construction Operations Director is responsible for overseeing all construction activities in their respective region including health and safety, administration, sub-contract management, client relationships, and field activities. This person will work closely with our clients and internal team to ensure deliverables are met on time and to standard, by providing vision, targets, supervision, and direction to Telecon employees, contractors, and external vendors. 

YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Ensure projects are planned and organized according to Telecon commitments, planned budget, and customer commitments.
• Plan and organize workloads in conjunction with the Senior Director and Vice-President of the division.
• Develop and implement the appropriate construction strategy consisting of a mix of Telecon’s resources and equipment with flexibility of using sub-contractors.
• Lead Supervisors toward company goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance and implement company procedures with regards to health & safety and quality; drive a health and safety culture, led by example for the team.
• Use organizational expertise and management skills to reach financial and operational goals.
• Ensure financial KPI’s are followed and met; propose alternative solutions and actions when required.
• Measure productivity according to set KPI’s.
• Identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational issues and problems; identify potential roadblocks and propose alternative solutions and take actions as required.
• Oversee, manage, and plan all fleet and equipment within respective region.
• Optimize resources, materials, and equipment to improve the financial performance of the organization.
• Monitor and review performance and regularly report on business unit performance.
• Participate in estimate/ RFP preparation as required based on knowledge of construction market and pricing.
• Work with Senior Leaders and the Talent & Culture team to ensure the proper resources are in place to fulfill Telecon obligations.
• Meet with key clients and visit onsite projects.
• Ensure client satisfaction.
• Lead, communicate, and embody the company’s vision and culture.

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• Minimum of 10 years of field supervision and project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Professional designation (i.e., P. Eng or PMP) considered an asset.
• Previous experience working on telecommunication civil projects.
• Self-starter – able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and improving productivity through process improvement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, and community groups.

IS THIS YOU? WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION!

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AT TELECON, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GOT YOU COVERED.

What we have to offer:

• Group benefits and 401K program.
• Employee assistance program – if you are feeling stressed, having sleep problems, or worrying about your budget you can have help anytime, anywhere and it is all confidential
• Employee perks including discounts from suppliers on various products and services such as insurance, wireless bundles, movie tickets, travel, software, books, and much more.

Here are the extras that make the difference:

• A dynamic work environment where you can develop your potential – Training provided for technical positions.
• Health & Safety first: this is our number one priority.
• Telecon values different views and new ideas. Telecon is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and respectful workplace to all independent of age, gender, race, beliefs, or background.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, we will be glad to provide accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

WELCOME TO TELECON

We Connect People. We Connect the World.

Our mission is to be the most innovative and valued communications infrastructure services partner to our customers, enabling them to play a key role in the transformation of infrastructure. From a regional telecom network builder in 1967 in Quebec (Canada), Telecon has grown into a world-class industry-leading telecom network design, locate, infrastructure and connectivity services provider. We deliver diversified and scalable best-in-class services and turnkey solutions to North American telecom operators and businesses. Our highly skilled team is firmly committed to supporting our customers in propelling tomorrow’s connectivity in our communities, businesses and homes.

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