Construction general manager

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Construction
• Management

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs
• Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
• Co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
• Establish financial and administrative controls; formulate and approve promotional campaigns; and approve overall human resources planning
• Establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
• Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions
• Staff recruitment and selection
• Provide consultation and advice
• Project management
• Plan schedules, goals and objectives
• Plan development projects
• Ensure products and work methods maximize safety, productivity and comfort
• Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment
• Ensure safety procedures are followed
• Monitor the project’s success after release
• Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets
• Consult with clients to determine project needs

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

• Mechanical construction

Area of work experience

• Project planning
• Project implementation
• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Mechanical components
• Mechanical engineering technology

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership