Branch Manager

NABCO Canada Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NABCO Canada Inc. in Calgary seeks a Branch Manager to oversee day-to-day branch operations, labour usage, KPI tracking and expense control under the Regional General Manager.

You will monitor direct labour hours, ensure teams have tools, supervise sub-contractors, assist sales with change orders, enforce safety and report project status to leadership. The role requires 3-5 years in commercial construction and a post-secondary credential, with strong cost control, scheduling and communication

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of commercial construction experience.
• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of local safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and approve direct labour hours and project costs.
• Provide tools and equipment to the team.
• Oversee subcontractors to meet quality expectations.
• Assist sales reps with change orders and identify opportunities.
• Ensure safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Report project status for pedestrian entrance system.
• Coordinate subcontractors with site managers.
• Assist collecting overdue accounts.
• Review monthly KPI's and assist planning.

Skills

Labor management

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Scheduling

Construction knowledge

Analytical thinking

Safety compliance

Negotiation

Education

Post-secondary education

Relevant education/experience mix

Tools

CRM software

Financial software

Job description

Position Summary

The Branch Manager, under the direction of the Regional General Manager, will be responsible for day-to-day management of the branch in relation to labour usage, providing tools to the team, reviewing KPI’s and expenses.

Essential Functions

• Monitoring and approving direct labour hours, project costs, and work schedules.
• Ensure the team has the appropriate tools and equipment to perform effectively.
• Oversee the work done by the sub-contractors and direct labour to ensure quality expectations are met.
• Assist local sales reps in providing signed change orders before proceeding with work and identify any potential opportunities or losses.
• Ensure the team is following safety procedures and policies in accordance with local regulations.
• Approve employee spending, maintenance and office supply purchases up to defined limits.
• Report on pedestrian entrance system installation project status.
• Coordinate the work of all sub-contractors with the Site Superintendents or project managers.
• Assist with the collection of overdue accounts up to a set value.
• Review monthly financial and labour KPI’s and assist with planning and strategizing.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Solid understanding of the local construction market.
• Computer literate with experience in using CRM and Financial software applications.
• Good understanding and interpretation of financial reports.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct regular meetings and report on service activity.
• Strong knowledge of project management, resources allocation and cost control functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong negotiation capabilities.
• Ability to function as an effective team leader capable of motivating a team.
• Excellent planning, coordination and scheduling skills.
• Excellent ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proven problem solving skills and strong customer service orientation.
• High energy, detail oriented, results driven, self-motivated individual.

Education, Training, Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in commercial construction, pedestrian entrances or related field.
• Relevant post-secondary education or relevant combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of relevant local safety legislation.
• Experience in managing branch locations within the construction industry.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Working indoors, office/warehouse environment.
• May require travel to customer sites.
• Requires use of usual office equipment such as computer, laptop and cell phone.
• Often subject to tight deadlines.
• There may be dusty environments; facilities may include safety hazards or motorized equipment.