Benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care
• Health care
• Competitive salary

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Job Description

Horizon Legacy is pioneering the use of robots in construction and solving the problem of labour shortage and affordable housing.  Horizon is creating the first construction automation lab in Canada, located in the heart of Toronto.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager to join our team and lead our testing and deployments department. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and executing testing procedures for the lab and leading and executing the deployments of the technology on construction sites. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and construction sub-trades, to bring cutting-edge robotic applications for mortars, concrete, and 3D concrete printing (3DCP) solutions to market.

Salary and place of work

This is a full-time position with annual salary of $100,000-125,000 depending on experience and qualifications. You are also eligible for bonuses and a company health and dental plan.

Normal work will be in person, up to five days a week at our automation lab in Toronto at Downsview Park near the intersection of Wilson Ave and Keele St.  From time to time, you will be required to work in the field or on a construction site and will be there for weeks at a time.

Requirements

The following are possible activities the candidate is expected to carry out as part of the work:

Research & Innovation:

• ‍‍Develop a testing strategy to support the R&D team’s effort to develop new robotic technology.
• Create and execute testing procedures. This requires knowledge in the operation of robotic manipulators.
• Supervise and oversee testers in the lab and on construction sites
• Track and analyze results
• Support the research on new materials, admixtures, and additives to enhance mortars, concrete, and 3DCP properties such as strength, durability, and workability.
• Support the Exploration and development of new mortars, concrete, and 3DCP application techniques and equipment advancements.
• Support the Investigation of emerging trends and technologies in mortars, concrete, and 3DCP and related construction methods, identifying opportunities for innovation.

Deployments:

• Prepare and coordinate the mobilization of the deployment teams personnel and equipment to the various construction sites.
• Manage the deployment team onsite in the construction tasks related to the related automation technology.
• Operate the automation equipment.
• Oversee maintenance procedures and ensure the equipment is serviced.
• Coordinate with suppliers the delivery of materials to site.
• Collaborate with the site supervisor and the other trades on site.

Process Optimization:

• Analyze and optimize existing mortars, concrete, and 3DCP production processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Work with production teams to implement new processes and technologies, providing technical guidance and training as needed.
• Develop and refine quality control procedures to ensure consistent and reliable mortars, concrete, and 3DCP performance.

Technical Support & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and construction teams to develop custom mortars, concrete, and 3DCP solutions for complex projects.
• Participate in interdisciplinary projects, contributing quality and control expertise to broader R&D initiatives.

Qualifications:

Education and Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in construction engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct detailed research and interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in laboratory testing methods and equipment.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Able to operate a variety of machines and hand tools
• Physically fit, willing and able to lift heavy weights on a regular basis, up to 50lbs or more at a time
• Valid driver’s licence, willing to travel and work on a construction site up to several weeks at a time

Experience:

• Proven managerial and operation management experience.
• Proven experience in a research and development setting within the construction or the tech or manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience in testing, quality control and product development.
• Experience in designing quality assurance and testing procedures
• Experience in working with R&D teams and translating research findings into practical applications.

About Horizon Legacy

For the past 70+ years, Horizon Legacy Group has been creating large scale infrastructure projects. Over the past 15 years, we’ve been developing renewable energy projects in wind, waterpower and solar spanning across Canada and the US. For more information on those activities, please visit www.horizonlegacy.com

Construction is an industry that’s made relatively little progress in how it organizes its business, still using century-old technologies and processes. We believe digital capabilities present opportunities to make qualitative leaps for the industry. There have been piecemeal efforts made, but no significant revolution in overall project scale practice.

Horizon is currently building the first and largest 3D printed neighbourhood in Canada, pioneering the use of on-site robotics and automation in construction.

Horizon is also creating a new Construction Automation Lab in the heart of Toronto, Canada. The lab will serve as a hub for cutting-edge research and development in the field of construction automation, revolutionizing the industry and solving the problem of labour shortages currently experienced in Canada and globally.