Requisition ID: 181139
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Ganotec District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position OverviewThe Operations/Construction Manager serves as a pivotal leader responsible for the end-to-end management of one or multiple industrial construction projects. This role ensures projects meet agreed-upon business objectives, timelines, and budgets while driving excellence and safety at every stage. As the organization's representative, the manager champions effective operational practices and cultivates collaboration across cross-functional teams to support the Canadian market's growth and success.
This position demands strategic oversight combined with hands-on leadership to guide project execution, navigate complex challenges, and foster strong partnerships with stakeholders to deliver exceptional results.
LocationThis position will be based out of
Ontario, and will support projects over all over Canada.
ResponsibilitiesAs the Operations/Construction Manager, your core responsibilities encompass the following:
- Championing project objectives and actively promoting the project's value throughout the organization to secure engagement and resources.
- Offering expert business guidance and strategic support to Project Managers, ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Serving as a critical liaison among project teams, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders to facilitate efficient decision-making and communication flow.
- Arbitrating complex project challenges and making authoritative decisions when required beyond the Project Manager's scope.
- Validating and prioritizing business needs to ensure projects are initiated with clear direction and maintained as viable investments.
- Managing change control processes to assess and mitigate risks while maintaining project integrity.
- Establishing and overseeing the project's organizational structure, defining roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines for effective governance.
- Ensuring strict adherence to all safety policies and guidelines, fostering a culture of safety-first practices across all project phases.
- Reviewing and approving key deliverables, ensuring quality standards and contractual commitments are met.
- Organizing and facilitating regular project reviews to monitor progress, address challenges, and implement continuous improvement.
- Resolving conflicts and removing obstacles to maintain project momentum and resource optimization.
QualificationsIdeal candidates will possess:
- A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline from a recognized four-year post-secondary institution.
- Minimum of six years' progressive experience in the construction industry with proven expertise managing large-scale industrial projects.
- Demonstrated leadership of multi-million dollar contracts, encompassing oversight of operations, project administration, client and stakeholder relations, and comprehensive scope management.
- Proficiency in project control and administrative software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, to support efficient project management.
- A Professional Engineering (PE) license is highly desirable and considered an asset.
- Strong communication skills coupled with the ability to lead diverse teams, negotiate effectively, and build lasting partnerships.
- Commitment to upholding safety standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within dynamic project environments.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
- Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions
Base Compensation: $100,000/yr - $140,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
