Construction Lead

Construction Lead — Kitimat, BC Location: Kitimat, British Columbia Engagement: Multi?year contract Rotations: 5x2 or 14x7 (camp available for FIFO) Role Overview The Senior Construction Lead supports the delivery of major early?works packages for a large?scale industrial megaproject in Kitimat. The scope includes marine infrastructure, demolition, dredging, ground improvement, geotechnical programs, and site support activities. This role leads a small owner?side construction team and manages multiple contractors to ensure safe, high?quality, and efficient execution in a remote, unionized, and operationally sensitive environment. Key Responsibilities Safety Leadership Set and uphold strong safety expectations across all work fronts Ensure robust planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance Drive proactive hazard identification and root?cause analysis Build a culture focused on prevention and continuous improvement Quality Management Ensure construction meets design and specification requirements Promote “right?first?time” execution Prevent defects through strong planning and prerequisite controls Minimize punch lists to support efficient handover Execution & Delivery Lead a small owner?side construction team on site Manage contractor performance and enforce contractual expectations Oversee marine works, demolition, dredging, ground improvement, and geotechnical programs Interrogate contractor schedules, identify risks, and drive recovery plans Maintain strong interface management with operations, engineering, HSSE, and other project stakeholders Protect schedule through disciplined scope control Leadership & Culture Shape a high?performance, safety?focused construction culture Build strong relationships across project teams and external stakeholders Identify weak signals early and act decisively Drive continuous improvement, especially in repetitive construction activities Required Background 15+ years of experience in major industrial project execution Proven leadership of site teams in complex environments Experience delivering marine, civil, geotechnical, or heavy industrial scopes Brownfield experience within or adjacent to operating assets Strong contract management capability Ability to lead in remote, unionized, and weather?challenged environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Work Conditions Rotation options: 5x2 or 14x7, 10?hour shifts Camp accommodation available for non?local personnel Must be legally entitled to work in Canada 50?hour work weeks; nights/weekends/on?call as required Travel to other project locations as needed Compliance with drug?free and harassment?free workplace policies Special Challenges Heavy interface coordination with operations, marine, HSSE, and site support teams Engagement with regulatory bodies and local communities Integration of lessons learned from earlier project phases Managing repetitive marine and civil scopes requiring continuous improvement Coordinating inputs across multiple geographic locations