Construction Manager

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech and industrial plant processes, which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

We offer a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of our daily work. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

Discover an employer who takes care of its greatest asset: its employees!

LAPORTE is seeking a dynamic Construction Manager with extensive experience in construction project management, particularly within the food/pharma production industry, to join our innovative team. As a Construction Manager, you will lead impactful engineering and construction projects from concept to completion, ensuring successful outcomes that align with client goals and industry standards.

Responsibilities and Duties:

As a key member of our integrated project team, you will:

• Lead and Drive Projects: Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate high-impact construction projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, on budget, and in line with top-tier specifications.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with the capital works manager and engineering teams to define project scope and ensure alignment with overall objectives.
• Ensure Design Excellence: Monitor design schedules daily, ensuring every project stage meets the client's vision and requirements.
• Oversee Project Execution: Manage all facets of project accounting, from issuing purchase orders to final billing and closure, ensuring financial precision.
• Optimize Construction Workflows: Supervise on-site operations, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications, and lead efforts to troubleshoot, optimize, and drive continuous improvement.
• Be a Catalyst for Change: Identify and capitalize on opportunities for site optimization, resolving challenges to enhance project performance.
• Deliver Results: Oversee construction progress, including shop drawings, site meetings, change notices, and final checks, ensuring flawless start-up and commissioning.
• Create Winning Proposals: Develop comprehensive business proposals, integrating design elements, detailed OPCC forecasts, and ROI projections, while reviewing safety records to ensure excellence.

Key Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in different verticals related to electrical, mechanical, process mechanical, structural, civil, controls, in the manufacturing production industry is a must. In the food, beverage or pharma industry an asset.
• Exceptional people and communication skills.
• Experienced in leading and managing design projects, proposals, on-site commissioning, in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of local, Provincial and National regulations and standards
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment in the food and beverage, biopharmaceutical or medical device industry an asset. BS or MS Engineering degree and/or currently registration as P. Eng – An asset.
• This position requires the individual to be on site full time.

Benefits – What We Have to Offer:

• Opportunities for Career Growth: Accelerated professional advancement opportunities;
• Hybrid Work Arrangements: Hybrid work mode with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;
• Professional Development: A work environment that fosters empowerment, mentorship, and professional growth;
• Health and Wellness Programs: Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision);
• Work-Life Balance: 4 weeks of vacation starting upon hiring, 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays, and 1 additional week of personal leave;
• Retirement Savings: Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;
• Professional Membership Fees: Fees for professional memberships (e.g., APEGA, PEO) covered by the company;
• Public Transport Reimbursement: Reimbursement for public transportation costs;
• Inclusive Culture: A dynamic, non-conformist work environment that values work-life balance and promotes operational efficiency.

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Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

The LAPORTE team