Construction Management Representative

Job description

SEM Ltd is looking for Construction Management Representatives (CMR) across multiple disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Civil, etc.) for contract position opportunities. The durations can range from weeks to a year plus but generally fall somewhere in between. These positions can be considered a support role to various hydroelectric Project Managers on a variety of projects throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Qualifications Required

· Must have prior experience as a CMR (or equivalent);

· Previous hydroelectrical experience is not required but is a strong asset;

· Must be able to read drawings and understand specifications;

· Must have experience in and be able to deal with the coordination of multiple work fronts;

· Must be able to work with, oversee, liaise, and coordinate between various contractors and their subcontractors and with plant operations staff in a respectful manner; and

· Must be able to work independently to solve routine/minor issues as they arise, and recognize when issues need to be brought to higher supervisory / technical / managerial levels.

CMR Roles and Responsibilities:

The CMR reports directly to the Project Manager and is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of contracted work and for the daily monitoring and reporting of job progress. The CMR's roles and responsibilities are as follows:

· Act as the on-site single point of contact between the Project Manager and the contracted parties;

· Monitor all on-site contractor activities to ensure all applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements and legislation are being followed. Unsafe practices shall be brought to the attention of the contractor for resolution, and if serious, or if non-compliance is persistent, the Project Manager shall be informed and/or a stop work order shall be communicated;

· Monitor and report on all on-site contractor activities to ensure the schedule and technical requirements of the contract specifications are being met. In conjunction with the contractor, project engineer, and project manager, discuss and resolve on-site schedule and technical issues as they arise;

· Attend and participate in the daily on-site coordination meeting to discuss and resolve site coordination and resource issues with plant operations staff and various other contractors and activities occurring on site;

· Document daily work progress and any issues on the Daily Progress Report form and forward this form to the Project Manager daily;

· Take pictures of work progress and forward to Project Manager regularly;

· Participate in, and lead, as required, tailboard safety talks with the contractor;

· Verify work crews have acceptable training and qualification records for the work;

· Inform Project Manager of changes to contractor's people, process, materials and/or equipment and ensure all risks are mitigated or managed accordingly;

· Maintain all necessary field documentation – e.g., discussions with contractors and operations, site activities such as significant deliveries of equipment or material, Tailboard Safety Talks, and incidents; and

· Ensure effective communication and coordination of work with other contractors on site and/or applicable client representatives to ensure safe working conditions are provided for all workers.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Construction management: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• english (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road