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1 hays.ca VANCOUVER MARKET DEMANDING GROWTH VANCOUVER EMPLOYERS DEMANDING PROFESSIONALS The VRCA 2013 Salary Guide

2 ABOUT THE GUIDE The VRCA Salary Guide aims to provide a cross section of average salaries, with a minimum-typical-maximum range for construction management professionals as well as an overview of some of the trends from the industry. We have sourced the information in the guide from: 1. Hays current market knowledge of placements in British Columbia in Qualitative and quantitative data gathered in 2012 in a confidential survey sent to member companies in the VRCA and Hays clients in the construction sector. TABLE OF CONTENTS About the Guide 1 VRCA Interim President Message 2 About the VRCA and Hays 3 BC Market Update - Hays 4 Benefits and Trends Compensation General Construction 9 Road Building & Heavy Construction 14 Mechanical & Electrical Contracting 19 Speciality Trade Contracting 24 Accounting 29 About the Respondents 33 6 The salary ranges are exclusive of any additional bonuses, compensation or benefits which are documented separately. Other factors such as personal work experience, individual performance and company discretion will obviously influence actual salaries. Figures on percentage changes in salary over the past year are based on self-reported data from the survey VRCA SALARY GUIDE - 1

3 LETTER FROM THE INTERIM PRESIDENT It is with great pleasure that the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) is once again able to provide you with this valuable industry benchmarking resource. The BC construction industry is poised for substantial growth over the next decade, with investment in major mining, utility, transportation and pipeline projects driving increases in commercial, institution and government building construction. Many of these projects will be located in Northern BC, requiring significant workforce influxes into places like Kitimat, Dawson Creek, Prince George, and smaller communities still further north. As we approach the end of this decade, we will likely see renewed growth in residential investment driven by increases in population, household formation and new housing starts. While this growth represents an important opportunity for our industry and our province, it comes with challenges. Retiring baby-boomers and the significant rise in projects in the industry are together creating a skills shortage that cannot be filled by local workers alone. Compound this with the demand for our workers from other industries in BC, as well as major construction projects in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northern Ontario and Newfoundland that threaten to draw workers away. The Construction Sector Council s forecast for estimates that construction labour force requirements in BC will increase by an estimated 22,500 between now and 2021 in response to project demand. This will coincide with an increase in replacement demand related to the expected retirement of 32,400 workers. However, only 24,300 new entrants are estimated to become available to fill the overall increase in labour requirements, which means that our BC construction industry will need to attract more than 30,000 new workers from outside the industry to meet total labour demands. Astute contractors must pay close attention to their labour requirements and start planning to ensure their workforce is the best it can be by implementing plans to recruit and, more importantly, retain the best talent possible. VRCA is committed to helping the industry in this regard by developing programs and providing valuable resources such as this guide. VRCA offers this publication as a service to Vancouver s construction industry. Results were gathered through a confidential member survey, together with input from the Hays team. The information is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to raise, lower, stabilize or otherwise affect prices, fees, terms or other aspects of compensation. VRCA would like to thank those individuals that participated in our member survey. Jan Robinson, CMA Interim President Vancouver Regional Construction Association 2013 VRCA SALARY GUIDE - 2

4 ABOUT THE VRCA ABOUT HAYS hays.ca The VRCA represents general contractors, specialty trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and professionals active in the multi-billion dollar construction industry in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. VRCA members are involved in all size operations from multi-national corporations to small/operator businesses. The construction industry looks to VRCA to provide: Project information and documentation Training and educational programs Benefits and services that reduce costs and improve productivity Up-to-date information on events affecting construction Lobbying to government, owners and others on all matters related to construction and networking opportunities. For more information about VRCA please visit: Hays Construction & Property places permanent, contract and temporary candidates in positions in Construction & Development, Architecture & Interior Design, Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical, and Property & Facilities. Our consultants manage a sophisticated network of contacts and develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of their disciplines. This helps us quickly and effectively identify and evaluate candidates, many of whom are referred to us by trusted sources. To our clients, we act as a reliable and current source of information on best hiring practices, job descriptions, compensation, and market trends. Clients rely on us to have the right candidates and the right information available when they need them. Hays Construction & Property is a division of Hays. Our team also service the recruitment needs for industry sectors including: Accounting & Finance, Financial Services, Human Resources, information Technology, Manufacturing & Logistics, Life Sciences, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Procurement and Resources & Mining. You can be confident that we can source the niche skills required to fill a role in every professional discipline - cost effectively and efficiently. Russell Carnley rcarnley@hays.ca (604) VRCA SALARY GUIDE - 3

5 32 per cent of employers anticipate significant or extreme skills shortages for 2013 Many analysts forecasts have proven correct as Vancouver s construction market has been exceedingly buoyant in Q1 of With an escalating hiring frenzy and a limited number of high quality construction management professionals, employers are being forced to compete for top talent. The markets buoyancy has been driven by continuing high levels of activity in the residential development sector and increasing volume of projects in the commercial sector. Of the companies surveyed 65 per cent anticipate business volume to increase in 2013 and a notable 33 per cent of respondents expect this volume to increase by 20 per cent or higher. During 2011 and 2012 many companies maintained a wait and see attitude towards hiring, unless they had a significant project win. However in recent months the flood gates have opened and many employers have been adding multiple staff to keep pace with demand. When business volume increases notably staff numbers must increase, otherwise employers run the risk of overstretching their existing team and in turn suffering staff attrition. This knowledge of the current supply issue has kick-started many employers into proactive hiring. Hays Construction team in Vancouver registered a record number of search requests in Q4 of 2012, and this activity has continued into Q1 of 2013 with no sign of letting up. When we see an employment landscape such as this, it usually transpires with passive candidates turning their heads to job opportunities to see what the market is offering. This new found intrigue is partly driven by the assumed safety net that if a new position doesn t work out there will be other opportunities available. Booming times such as this also creates drive for growth as more senior positions, increased salaries, better locations, or attractive projects are being promoted. As 2013 shapes up to be more competitive than ever, employers must be vigilant to ensure their retention rates. Things like conducting regular staff reviews to address any potential issues up front and addressing salary levels to ensure they are in line with market levels will help you retain your top staff. If looking to recruit, now s the time to develop a strategic recruitment plan in order to attract the best talent. Please feel free to contact me today to discuss your recruitment needs at rcarnley@hays.ca or (604) Look forward to hearing from you. Russell Carnley Senior Manager - Vancouver Hays Construction and Property BRITISH COLUMBIA MARKET UPDATE 2013 VRCA SALARY GUIDE - 4

6 BENEFITS AND BUSINESS TRENDS

7 BENEFITS AND BUSINESS TRENDS Respondents % Please indicate which benefits are applicable to employees of your company. 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Extended health benefits Pperformance-related bonus Training and/or certification support Pension/RRSP contribution 10+ days of vacation (for new hires) Number of vacation weeks offered (starting) based on years of experience Less than 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4-5 years 5+ years 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks+ Flexible work hours Onsite parking/parking subsidy Ability to work from home Memberships Time off in lieu Company car/car allowance Paid overtime Share incentives Gym membership Hiring bonus/incentive Extended parental benefits Pension plan (non-matching) Perks i.e. event tickets Transit subsidy Onsite childcare Other Less than 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4-5 years 5+ years Years of experience 2013 VRCA SALARY GUIDE -

8 How do you anticipate your business volume to alter over the next 12 months? 35.0% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% -50% -40% -30% -20% -10% No change +10% +20% +30% +40% +50% Overall ranking of skill shortages in 2012 Overall ranking of anticipated skill shortages for % 35% 35% 30% 30% 25% 25% 20% 15% 20% 15% 10% 10% 5% 5% 0% Extreme Shortage Significant Shortage Moderate Shortage Some Shortage No Shortage 0% Extreme Shortage Significant Shortage Moderate Shortage Some Shortage No Shortage 2013 VRCA SALARY GUIDE -

9 SALARIES MAKE A GOOD FOUNDATION

10 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

11 General Construction VICE PRESIDENT, CONSTRUCTION Department head. Has senior Project Manager(s) reporting to this position. Responsible for a number of projects concurrently. Responsible for all aspects of Project Management including internal allocation of staff/projects and Financial Reporting. Accountable for the profitability of the department. Small General Contractor Less than Medium General Contractor Large General Contractor PROJECT MANAGER Overall responsibility for assigned projects including programming and contract management. Can be based on site or in the office. Superintendent and/or Project Coordinators may report to the Project Manager. Projects 40m Projects $10-$40m Projects under $10m VRCA SALARY GUIDE -

12 General Construction PROJECT COORDINATOR Usually assigned to a specific project. Responsible for contract administration, RFI s and change-order management. Reports to a Senior Project Manager. Projects $40m Projects $10-40m Projects under $10m CHIEF ESTIMATOR Responsible for managing a team of Estimators/Estimating department. Reports to VP and/or other Executive team. Projects $40m Projects $10-40m Projects under $10m VRCA SALARY GUIDE -

13 General Construction ESTIMATOR Responsible for pricing of prospective projects. Projects $40m Projects $10-$40m Projects under $10m SUPERINTENDENT Primary contact for site supervision/management on a daily basis. Based on site full time and Assistant Superintendent/Foreman may report to the Superintendent. Projects $40m Projects $10-$40m Projects under $10m VRCA SALARY GUIDE -

14 General Construction ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT/FOREMAN Supporting role to Superintendent. Based on site full time and ensures standards maintained on site. Works closely with trade contractors. May be required to work on the tools as well as supervize workers. Projects $40m Projects $10-40m Projects under $10m VRCA SALARY GUIDE - 1

15 ROAD BUILDING & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION

16 Road Building and Heavy Construction VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS MANAGER Department head. Has senior Project Manager(s) reporting to this position. Responsible for a number of projects concurrently. Responsible for all aspects of Project Management including internal allocation of staff/projects and Financial Reporting. Accountable for the profitability of the department. Small General Contractor Medium General Contractor Large General Contractor PROJECT MANAGER Overall responsibility for assigned projects including programming and contract management. Can be based on site or in the office. Superintendent and/or Project Coordinators may report to the Project Manager. Projects 40m Projects $10-$40m Projects under $10m VRCA SALARY GUIDE - 1

17 Road Building and Heavy Construction PROJECT COORDINATOR Usually assigned to a specific project. Responsible for contract administration, RFI s and change-order management. Reports to a Senior Project Manager. Projects $40m Projects $10-40m Projects under $10m CHIEF ESTIMATOR Responsible for managing a team of Estimators/Estimating department. Reports to VP and/or other Executive team. Projects $40m Projects $10-40m Projects under $10m VRCA SALARY GUIDE - 1

18 Road Building and Heavy Construction ESTIMATOR Responsible for pricing of prospective projects. Projects $40m Projects $10-$40m Projects under $10m SUPERINTENDENT Primary contact for site supervision/management on a daily basis. Based on site full time and Assistant Superintendent/Foreman may report to the Superintendent. Projects $40m Projects $10-$40m Projects under $10m VRCA SALARY GUIDE - 1

19 Road Building and Heavy Construction ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT/FOREMAN Supporting role to Superintendent. Based on site full time and ensures standards maintained on site. Works closely with trade contractors. May be required to work on the tools as well as supervize workers. Projects $40m Projects $10-40m Projects under $10m VRCA SALARY GUIDE - 1

20 MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING

21 Mechanical and Electrical Contracting VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS MANAGER Has senior Project Manager(s) reporting to this position. Responsible for a number of projects concurrently. Responsible for all aspects of Project Management including internal allocation of staff/projects and Financial Reporting. Accountable for the profitability of the department. Small Sized Company Medium Sized Company Large Sized Company PROJECT MANAGER Overall responsibility for assigned projects including programming and contract management. Can be based on site or in the office. Superintendent and/or Project Coordinators may report to the Project Manager. Projects 40m Projects $10-$40m Projects under $10m VRCA SALARY GUIDE -

22 Mechanical and Electrical Contracting PROJECT COORDINATOR Usually assigned to a specific project. Responsible for contract administration, RFI s and change-order management. Reports to a Senior Project Manager. Projects $40m Projects $10-40m Projects under $10m CHIEF ESTIMATOR Responsible for managing a team of Estimators/Estimating department. Reports to VP and/or other Executive team. Projects $40m Projects $10-40m Projects under $10m Less than VRCA SALARY GUIDE -

23 Mechanical and Electrical Contracting ESTIMATOR Responsible for pricing of prospective projects. Projects $40m Projects $10-$40m Projects under $10m Less than SUPERINTENDENT Primary contact for site supervision/management on a daily basis. Based on site full time and Assistant Superintendent/Foreman may report to the Superintendent. Projects $40m Projects $10-$40m Projects under $10m Less than VRCA SALARY GUIDE -

24 Mechanical and Electrical Contracting ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT/FOREMAN Supporting role to Superintendent. Based on site full time and ensures standards maintained on site. Works closely with trade contractors. May be required to work on the tools as well as supervize workers. Projects $40m Projects $10-40m Projects under $10m Less than VRCA SALARY GUIDE -

25 SPECIALTY TRADE CONTRACTING

26 Specialty Trade Contracting VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS MANAGER Has senior Project Manager(s) reporting to this position. Responsible for a number of projects concurrently. Responsible for all aspects of Project Management including internal allocation of staff/projects and Financial Reporting. Accountable for the profitability of the department. Small Sized Company Less than Medium Sized Company Less than Large Sized Company PROJECT MANAGER Overall responsibility for assigned projects including programming and contract management. Can be based on site or in the office. Superintendent and/or Project Coordinators may report to the Project Manager. Projects 40m+ Less than Projects $10-$40m Less than Projects under $10m Less than VRCA SALARY GUIDE -

27 Specialty Trade Contracting PROJECT COORDINATOR Usually assigned to a specific project. Responsible for contract administration, RFI s and change-order management. Reports to a Senior Project Manager. Projects $40m+ Less than Projects $10-40m Less than Projects under $10m Less than CHIEF ESTIMATOR Responsible for managing a team of Estimators/Estimating department. Reports to VP and/or other Executive team. Projects $40m Projects $10-40m Projects under $10m Less than VRCA SALARY GUIDE - 2

28 Specialty Trade Contracting ESTIMATOR Responsible for pricing of prospective projects. Projects $40m Projects $10-$40m Projects under $10m Less than SUPERINTENDENT Primary contact for site supervision/management on a daily basis. Based on site full time and Assistant Superintendent/Foreman may report to the Superintendent. Projects $40m Projects $10-$40m Projects under $10m Less than VRCA SALARY GUIDE - 2

29 Specialty Trade Contracting ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT/FOREMAN Supporting role to Superintendent. Based on site full time and ensures standards maintained on site. Works closely with trade contractors. May be required to work on the tools as well as supervize workers. Projects $40m Projects $10-40m Projects under $10m Less than VRCA SALARY GUIDE - 2

30 ACCOUNTING

31 Accounting CONTROLLER Oversees the financial operations and assets of the company. Prepares trading accounts, profit and loss accounts and balance sheets. Manages the accounting function. Holds a professional accounting designation. 0-5 years experience Less than years experience Less than years experience years experience ACCOUNTING MANAGER Manages the company s day to day accounts and bookkeeping. Responsible for the accounting team. Reporting to the Controller or CFO. 0-5 years experience Less than years experience Less than years experience Less than years experience Less than VRCA SALARY GUIDE -

32 Accounting SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Responsible for a large portfolio and/or manages and supervises one or more property accountants. Has, or is studying towards a professional accounting designation. Reporting to the Accounting Manager or Controller. 1-2 years experience years experience years experience years experience PROJECT ACCOUNTANT Responsible for all project accounting records, reports and budget for a large project or multiple smaller projects. Reports to a Senior Accountant or similar management position. 1-2 years experience years experience years experience years experience years experience VRCA SALARY GUIDE -

33 Accounting ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Performs AP and/or AR functions and provides information to the accounting team or site personnel. 0-2 years Less than years years 8-10 years 10+ years Business Development BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Develops and maintains links with prospective business partners/clients. Ensures company is well positioned in terms of future work opportunities. 0-4 years Less than years Less than years Less than VRCA SALARY GUIDE -

34 ABOUT THE RESPONDENTS

35 ABOUT THE RESPONDENTS How many employees are in your company? Where in British Columbia are you located? 50% 100% 45% 90% 40% 80% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Independent consultant 2-10 employees employees employees employees 501+ employees 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Vancouver Island Lower Mainland Fraser Valley BC Interior How many offices do you have in British Columbia? What is your company's main area of business? 100% 50% 90% 80% 70% 60% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 50% 20% 40% 15% 30% 20% 10% 0% % 5% 0% General Construction Road Building & Heavy Construction Mechanical & Electrical Contracting Other Specialty Trade Contracting 2013 VRCA SALARY GUIDE -

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