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Jacobs Construction Area Lead in Toronto, Ontario

At Jacobs, what we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong. Our collaborative project team is seeking a Construction Area Lead to oversee, coordinate and manage all onsite construction activities for a number of Contractors working on an operational facility for an exciting project in Delta, BC. The Area Lead will work in close collaboration with the Construction Manager.

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Coordinating contractor’s daily work activities

  • Planning site use in conjunction with other contractors and site operations

  • Resolving contractors’ questions, and participate in resolution of design issues

  • Managing contractors performance of the work in line with the contract requirements

  • You’ll have knowledge of the project and construction progress across all trades/scopes of work, develop and communicate a project work plan and, monitor manpower and performance against that work plan.

  • Prepare daily/weekly/monthly construction progress updates and construction summary reports and coordinate, document, and attend meetings

  • Review of the construction contractor’s submittals and shop drawings, as required

  • Provide interpretation of drawings, specifications, and other design related documentation

  • Coordinate and document on-site inspection and monitoring of construction work, including Quality Assurance Monitoring and Testing

  • Review site inspection and test reports

  • Monitor and maintain accurate records (including daily photographs) of construction contractor’s progress and performance

  • Document resolution of issues that arise during construction

  • Prepare meeting notes to document each meeting and any issues and actions

  • Monitor construction contractor compliance with permit conditions

  • Review and approve invoicing

  • Attend weekly progress and change order meetings.

  • High School Diploma

  • 20+ years of experience in construction involving multiple phases of large-scale mechanical projects

  • 5+ years of this experience as an Assistant Superintendent on large scale, mechanical projects

  • Demonstrated working knowledge of mechanical equipment, materials handling experience is an asset, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building required

  • Construction management experience on >$50M industrial projects

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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