Construction Manager

Who We Are

ATCO Frontec is a market leader providing facilities management camp services workforce lodging operational support and emergency management solutions across a diverse range of clients and locations. We are a service-based organization built on teamwork accountability and delivering excellence in the communities where we work and live.

Position Overview

ATCO Frontec is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support remote Northern and Arctic infrastructure projects focused on the construction and installation of water treatment facilities and associated site infrastructure. This role is responsible for leading field execution activities during the construction phase ensuring safe efficient and high-quality delivery in challenging remote environments.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on field leader with strong civil structural and modular construction experience. Experience working in remote or camp-based environments is a strong asset.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Supervision & Field Execution

• Lead and supervise all site construction activities for remote water treatment and infrastructure projects.
• Execute construction work in accordance with issued-for-construction drawings specifications schedules and project procedures.
• Monitor daily progress manpower productivity and work quality.
• Identify constructability issues field conflicts and schedule risks early and work collaboratively to develop practical solutions.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to crews while maintaining a positive accountable site culture.

Civil Structural & Modular Works Oversight

• Oversee civil works including excavation grading trenching concrete foundations underground utilities and site development.
• Support installation and integration of modular buildings structural systems and mechanical support infrastructure.
• Coordinate construction activities around engineered designs and third-party consultant requirements.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate daily execution activities between subcontractors vendors client representatives engineering teams and project management.
• Maintain strong communication between field crews engineering logistics and project stakeholders.
• Support remote logistics planning including material coordination equipment utilization and workforce management.

Safety Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with client company and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct daily safety meetings field hazard assessments inspections and incident prevention activities.
• Support quality control deficiency resolution commissioning assistance and turnover activities.

Equipment & Site Support

• Operate equipment as required to support execution and changing site conditions including skid steer telehandler and aerial work platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong civil construction experience including excavation grading concrete foundations and earthworks.
• Strong structural and modular construction experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field execution with limited oversight in remote environments.
• Proven problem-solving ability and sound field decision-making under pressure.
• Strong leadership communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings schedules and specifications.
• Valid drivers license.

Assets

• Experience working in remote Arctic or Northern camp-based environments.
• Experience with water treatment utility or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating remote logistics and material movements.
• Understanding of quality control commissioning support and project turnover requirements.

Safety Certifications (Preferred)

• CSTS 2020
• WHMIS
• Ground Disturbance Level II
• Fall Protection
• Elevated Work Platform / MEWP
• Skid Steer / Bobcat Certification
• Standard First Aid with CPR
• CSO or OSSA (preferred)
• Additional client and site-specific training as required

Work Environment

• Remote Arctic and Northern project sites
• Camp-based rotational work
• Physically demanding conditions
• Travel required

Additional Information

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information will be collected and used in accordance with ATCO Group privacy policies.