JOB TITLE:

Construction Manager (Remote) - Mars Veterinary Health

LOCATION & SCHEDULE:

Support Office - Vancouver, Full time

COMPENSATION:

$103,630.00 - $161,921.88

 

As  part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, Mars Veterinary Health is a global network of veterinary practices made possible by 75,000 Associates who care for millions of pets across nearly 3,000 clinics in more than 20 countries each year. We are committed to leveraging our reach to make a long-term positive impact on people, pets, and the planet and know our Purpose – A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS – starts with the people who care for them. We strive to offer unparalleled veterinary care for pets by first and foremost enabling and empowering our Associates to do what they love, whether in primary, specialty, and emergency care or management and leadership.

 

Why This Role Matters:

The primary purpose and function of the Construction Manager is to plan, direct, coordinate, and budget activities associated with the IT and Security components of construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.

This position will participate in the conceptual development of IT and Security systems for construction projects, overseeing their organization, scheduling, and implementation.

• As a technical IT Construction Manager and owner representative of multiple veterinary tenant improvement buildouts, consistency and ability to successfully supervise, coach and mentor outside vendors, GC’s, project managers and others is fundamental.

• Demonstrating problem solving and a systematic approach to collaboration, communication and organization to align with key partners throughout REFM is critical to success.

• Multitasking, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, as well as instructional and mathematical aptitude in construction means and methods is fundamental.

You Will:

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.

• Manage project, scheduling in logical steps, and budgeting necessary time required to meet deadlines.

• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes and required regulations.

• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and other stakeholders, while representing MVH.

• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and contractors.

• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.

• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.

• Select, contract, and oversee the general contractor, project managers and others who complete specific pieces of the project.

• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.

• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.

• Develop and implement quality control programs.

• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.

• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

Your Experience Should Include:

• Preferred: Bachelor's in Construction Management, IT, Engineering or Business.

• Required: 5 years of IT/Security Project Management, Construction Management (emphasis on IT/Security), or Construction Engineering with knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Required: Experience managing multiple projects in multiple time zones.

• Required: Retail or Owner Construction Management experience (emphasis on IT/Security).

• Required: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings or other structures.

• Required Experience with business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

• Required Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

• Preferred: Healthcare (human or veterinary) background.

Salary: $103,630 - $161,922

Compensation is determined based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and market competitiveness. 

 

Does this sound like you? Want to join an organization that values Quality, Efficiency, Responsibility, Mutuality, and Freedom? Apply today to be considered and join us to advance our mission to create A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

What We Offer You: 

• Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.

• Fertility and family-building assistance.

• Paid Parental leave.

• Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.

• Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.

• Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match.

• Commuter Benefits.

• Legal Plan.

• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account.

• Mental health support and resources.

• Paid Volunteering.

• Optimum Wellness Plans® for up to three pets.

• Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions.

• Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs).

• A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more.

Special Working Considerations:

• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.

• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.

• The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.

• Environment where pets are present.

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH)® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. MVH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. MVH complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every MVH location.