Your Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Construction, the Construction Lead is accountable to manage and lead the construction, commissioning and handover of KSPC projects. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Construction Planning, Execution and Leadership - 50%:
Develop construction execution plans for construction projects
Deliver projects safely, on time, on budget, and in accordance with the execution plan, required methodologies and regulatory requirements
Provide active leadership to maintain safety integration in team expectations, deliverables and field execution activities including planning, construction, commissioning, and handover to Operations
Review and provide input into related project documents for constructability, design improvements and completeness
Review and approve plans, documentation and reporting developed by 3rd party vendors
Oversee coordination of field activities
Execute and lead the project such that safety is integrated into execution activities and KSPC is in compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental regulations and internal polices at all times
Coordinate and lead Construction kick-off meetings, weekly and monthly progress meetings with contractors and vendors
Coordinate and work closely with HSSEQ and Quality Control departments
Collaborate effectively with Project Planners, Schedulers and Cost Controllers to ensure successful project execution
Oversee all construction and commissioning LOTO and Permitting processes to monitor and coordinate contractors
Coordinate with Regulator Inspectors to sign off on compliance with regulations
Coordinate construction execution with Internal and External Stakeholders
Coordination and Interface with Operations
Construction Management Systems, Processes and Controls - 10%:
Participate in the development of the Projects department processes with the intention of building these processes to streamline and facilitate best practices in construction
Continuously improve construction processes
Ensure adoption and implementation of construction tools and processes
Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning Support - 10%:
Participate in the development of the Projects department processes with the intention of building these processes to streamline and facilitate best practices in construction
Continuously improve construction processes
Ensure adoption and implementation of construction tools and processes
Sub-contractor integration and management - 15%:
Monitor and coordinate contractors’ activities, outputs, risks, issues and requests for information
Project Team Leadership - 15%:
Lead the team responsible for construction
Develop and retain people with the right skills and capabilities to effectively execute projects
We enrich your life
We are committed to being a company where every employee can contribute, grow and thrive, and where we reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. We are working toward a truly inclusive environment, because we know that the amazing array of differences in our backgrounds, competencies, experiences, race, gender, age, beliefs, sexual orientation, identity and their intersections is key to the longevity, sustainability and growth of our organization.
In a career with K+S Potash Canada (KSPC), you can look forward to:
Good People and Great Culture
Have the opportunity to be part of a team committed to building a new and diverse culture. At KSPC we are growing our operations, delivering exciting new opportunities, and investing heavily in the communities where we live and work.
Challenge and Growth
We support your growth potential (support of professional development) and recognition of performance.
Valuable Compensation
Our total target compensation is competitive and benchmarked to the market. We have a Pay for Performance philosophy that includes two components, fixed (base) pay and short term incentive (bonus) that rewards employees for their contributions towards corporate, team and individual successes.
Supporting Benefits
A comprehensive, employer paid, benefits program which includes Life, Disability, Health and Dental as well as competitive Retirement benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program PLUS great extras such as, paid work time to help out in your Community (volunteer with a sports team or a charity of your choice) and company money to allocate to your favourite charity! A Health Spending Account for extras, like more expensive glasses, and the Wellness Account covers recreational items, like your park camping fees, hunting or fishing license, and can help pay for your gym membership.
Your Profile
Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have:
Journeyperson trade and/or bachelor’s degree in engineering
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
A minimum of 12+ years’ experience in technical practice and people management
Construction management and project management experience required, including managing employees and contractors
Work effectively with internal/external clients and stakeholders to ensure needs are met and identify/mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle
Demonstrated proficiency in fostering business-focused collaboration, aligning cross-functional teams and driving projects to successful completion
Established leadership abilities, including influencing the decision-making of internal and external stakeholders, and coaching, mentoring, and developing a team
Proficient in data-driven decision-making and business intelligence, leveraging analytical tools and methodologies to enable informed strategic decisions, optimize processes and drive continuous improvement
Proven ability to analytically solve problems with a creative approach
Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug and alcohol testing.
To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by January 9, 2025
Be part of our team
Apply by 1/9/25
