Construction Officer

Job Description

Construction Officer 
On behalf of our client, Procom is actively seeking a Construction Project Manager for a 12 month contract in Castlegar, BC. 

Construction Officer Job Details 

• Holds work leadership responsibilities for, and performs the same duties as lower level Construction Officers and other technical and clerical staff assigned to the project.
• Participates in project planning, including providing input into draft tender documents; participates in pre-job conferences with contractors and Client's staff to ensure that contract specifications are clearly understood and that work schedules are appropriate.
• Acts as a prime interface with project team members, local interest groups and other authorities.
• Identifies, researches and develops alternate strategies to overcome a variety of construction and environmental problems on a project.
• Administers contracts, monitors project activities and maintains liaison with contractors/Construction Services, ensuring that work materials, progress and costs meet Client'’s expectations; resolves related problems; certifies progress and final payments are correct and approves acceptable deviations from contract specifications.
• Coordinates the work and inspects key operations; directs and evaluates testing, surveying and estimating activities.
• Acts as Site Safety Coordinator and ensures that contractors fulfil all safety and security requirements.
• Act as Project Controller in accordance with SPR requirements.
• Prepares reports of project activities and arranges for required permits and clearances.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.
• Inspect construction work which may be on substations, transmission lines, and hydroelectric equipment by using excellent skills in inspection procedures and understanding of construction methods to meet deadlines and comply with building and safety codes.
• Ensure work site safety by prioritizing the safe execution of work and performing Safe Work Observations using excellent knowledge in safety standards and regulations to improve Client's safety performance.
• Conduct or coordinate site testing, surveying, and estimating activities by using good working knowledge of engineering drawings to enable timely progression of projects. The potential working conditions may include adverse weather and working at heights or underground.
• Support contract and/or work order administration by collaborating with contractors and/or Client's internal construction services to ensure that the work, materials, progress, and costs meet expectations so that projects are implemented as planned.
• Act as a subject matter expert by providing advice on complex technical issues to develop future capability at Client.
• Respond appropriately to internal and third-party construction inquiries by using excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to professionally represent client on-site, as assigned.

Construction Officer Mandatory Skills 

• Class 5 drivers license in good standing along with own vehicle
• A minimum seven (7) years of construction experience
• Completion of a National Diploma of Technology in either Civil & Structural or Electrical from an Institute of Technology or relevant trades apprenticeship course or equivalent plus additional training in contract law
• Must have experience as a supervisor or foreperson
• Ability to interpret, negotiate, and manage construction contracts (i.e. ensure compliance with terms and conditions).
• Diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology from an Institute of Technology or relevant trades, apprenticeship courses, or equivalent
• Training in contract law
• Excellent working knowledge of safety standards and regulations such as Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards and WorkSafe Regulations
• Advanced English skills for professional environment, written and spoken

Construction Officer Assignment Length 
12 months 

Construction Officer Assignment Location 
Castlegar, BC