Director, Construction Management and Constructability

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

You’ll report to the Construction Director and play a key role in expanding BBA's construction management and constructability capabilities in British Columbia.

Based mainly in our Vancouver office, you’ll work closely with engineering and project management teams to integrate construction expertise into projects, from early-stage studies to detailed engineering, procurement and execution. You’ll help shape construction strategies, improve execution methodologies and make sure constructability is factored in throughout the engineering process.

You’ll also develop and maintain relationships with clients, contractors and industry partners to expand BBA's presence and construction management services in the province and strengthen the regional Project Management Office (PMO), supporting best practices and building local expertise.

While the role focuses on engineering project support, business development and regional capability building, you may occasionally be assigned to construction sites to support execution, provide construction leadership or address specific client needs.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

Engineering and project execution

• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to integrate construction expertise into project development, design and procurement activities
• Develop construction execution strategies, methodologies, schedules and preliminary construction management plans during engineering studies and project development
• Lead and facilitate constructability reviews, identifying opportunities to improve project execution, cost efficiency, safety and schedule performance
• Provide construction-related input to engineering teams, including construction sequencing, site logistics, contracting strategies and execution risks
• Support project teams in developing procurement and contracting strategies, drawing upon your knowledge of construction markets and contractor capabilities
  
  

Business development and regional growth

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, construction contractors and industry partners throughout British Columbia
• Identify and contribute to business development opportunities involving construction management, constructability and project execution services
• Help prepare proposals, client presentations and project execution strategies
• Work with regional leadership and the PMO to expand BBA's construction management service offerings and market presence in British Columbia
• Help develop regional expertise, resources and partnerships to support future project opportunities
  
  

Construction management and PMO development

• Help implement and continuously improve BBA's construction management and constructability practices, tools and procedures
• Support the regional PMO in standardizing project execution processes and integrating construction management expertise into multidisciplinary projects
• Prepare and review construction management plans, including health and safety, quality assurance, environmental management and contract administration requirements
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to project teams during construction, including occasional site assignments, when required
• Support construction contract administration, change management, contractor coordination and construction progress monitoring, as applicable to project mandates
• Promote professional, ethical and collaborative relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders
• Coach and mentor colleagues by helping develop construction management and constructability expertise within the Vancouver office
  
  

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Results-driven
• Desire to motivate and train the next generation
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Inspirational leadership
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge
  
  

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• University degree in engineering, construction management or business administration
• At least 12 years of relevant experience in construction and construction management, including substantial field experience
• Experience working on engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) projects
• Demonstrated ability to provide construction-related expertise during engineering and project development phases
• Experience working with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel and MS Project
• Available to travel and occasionally mobilize to construction sites, depending on project requirements
• Asset: established professional network within British Columbia's industrial, engineering or construction sectors
• Asset: experience in business development and growing construction management services
• Asset: French-language proficiency, both written and spoken
  
  

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual base salary from $163,000 to $231,000
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals
  
  

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Participation in innovation projects
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
  
  

About BBA

For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.

Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.

Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.