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Position DescriptionPrimary Purpose of Position:We are seeking a highly experienced construction professional to take the lead in shaping and driving our operations in British Columbia. This is a critical leadership role focused on project execution, site operations, team leadership, safety, and financial performance. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in construction/demolition project management, an in-depth understanding of health and safety regulations, and a passion for building high-performing teams and efficient job sites. You'll play a key role in ensuring our projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget, while fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence. This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer and will require you to work in office and on site.
Job Duties- Managing the operational and business processes to meet customer expectations and achieve the business' financial and operational targets.
- Identify process improvements, operational gaps, cost reduction, and other opportunities in the business while developing and implementing solutions to close these gaps.
- Ensuring company processes and protocols are in place, properly communicated and followed.
- Set and monitor KPIs, adjusting plans/strategies to achieve targets.
- Work with the project management team to plan and manage projects from start to finish, ensuring timelines, safety standards, and budgets are met.
- Work closely with the Director of Finance to track project costs and maintain financial accountability.
- Lead, coach, and motivate operational staff.
- Help communicate and promote corporate messages to employees and ensue that messages are understood.
- Champion a safety-first culture across all job sites; ensure full compliance with company's safety culture design.
- Liaising between the Executive team, middle management, and employees and providing leadership and guidance to all reporting members of the organization.
- Engage with clients in a professional, solutions-oriented manner to support project success and maintain strong working relationships, with a focus on operational delivery and execution.
The responsibilities outlined above describe the general nature of this role and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Additional duties may be assigned as required to support business needs.
Position RequirementsRequirements- Post graduate or equivalent degree in related discipline (i.e. Business Administration, Engineering).
- Minimum 8-10 years of hands-on project experience in demolition. (Individuals with civil or building construction backgrounds who have worked as Project Managers or Site Superintendents are also encouraged to apply).
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership role managing high functioning teams.
- Strong knowledge of construction health & safety standards and relevant Alberta regulations.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and subcontractors on active job sites.
- Skilled in project scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
- Financial acumen - comfortable working with budgets, job costing, P+L, and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with project management or construction software tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to make critical decisions under pressure and lead by example.
Nice to Have- Health & Safety certifications (e.g., NCSO, CRSP, or similar).
- PMP or equivalent project management designation.
Role Transparency This Posting represents a current, approved vacancy that Priestly Demolition is actively hiring for. This position does not use artificial intelligence (AI) as part of the candidate screening or selection process; all applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
