Construction Operations Manager

CGI Constructors; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Paid Birthday Day Off!

Company Mentorship Program

Company Social Events

Performance Bonuses

Employer RRSP Matching Program (5%)

Top Tier Excellent Benefits Package

Health & Wellness spending account

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

CGI Constructors in Winnipeg is seeking a Construction Operations Manager to provide leadership and oversee all active projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will ensure operations align with strategic goals, policies, and profitability while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of construction management, 5+ years of supervisory experience, strong knowledge of safety regulations, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, and quality practices.
• Understanding of drawings, specifications, and building practices.
• Experience with project forecasting, reporting, and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Experience working on Healthcare, Higher Education, or Government/Institutional projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for active construction projects from preconstruction to closeout.
• Ensure operations align with strategic goals, policies, and profitability.
• Develop and implement procedures to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Monitor KPIs and initiate corrective actions; elevate when needed.
• Promote accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Oversee regional program, project performance, and budgeting.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents for delivery.
• Coordinate staffing and resource allocation across projects.
• Support mentoring and workforce development initiatives.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Cost control

Problem solving

Team coordination

Contract understanding

Tools

Procore

Job description

We currently have an opportunity open for a Construction Operations Manager in our Winnipeg office.

Why CGI?

At CGI we realize that our people are our greatest assets, and this reflects in everything we do, it is ingrained in our culture. CGI is a people focused builder with a passion for the contributions we make to our community, the legacies of our clients, and future generations. We offer employees opportunities for professional development, growth, and advancement while working in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Some of the work perks:

• Work-Life Balance
• Professional Development
• Paid Birthday Day Off!
• Company Mentorship Program
• Company Social Events
• Performance Bonuses
• Employer RRSP Matching Program (5%)
• Top Tier Excellent Benefits Package for you and your family including Drug Coverage, Dental, Life Insurance, and Paramedical Services
• Health & Wellness spending account
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

And many more! Visitwww.cgigc.com/join-us/to see why CGI is an employer of choice.

You as a Construction Operations Manager:

• Provide leadership and oversight for all active construction projects from preconstruction turnover through closeout.
• Ensure company operations align with strategic goals, corporate policies, and business objectives.
• Assist in development and implementation to improve operational procedures to increase efficiency, consistency, and profitability.
• Monitor operational performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions where required or elevate to area leadership.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Oversight of regional construction program
• Oversee project performance related to schedule, budget, quality, EHS.
• Conduct regular project reviews to evaluate financial performance, forecasting, productivity, risk, and overall project health.
• Support project teams in resolving complex issues and removing obstacles that impact project success.
• Ensure project teams maintain accurate forecasting, reporting, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure successful project delivery.
  
• Coordinate staffing and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Ensure projects are adequately resourced with qualified personnel, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Assist with workforce planning, succession planning, recruitment, and employee development.
• Support mentoring and coaching initiatives to strengthen leadership throughout the organization.
• Monitor project profitability and overall operational performance.
• Review budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and cost reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Champion the company's EHS program.
• Ensure projects comply with company policies, legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote quality management processes that achieve exceptional project outcomes.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Support repeat business opportunities through outstanding project execution and relationship management.

Do you see these qualities in yourself?

• 10+ years of construction management experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Demonstrated 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of various trade disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, quality control and engineered shop drawings.
• Have an understanding of CCDC construction contracts and documents, understanding of drawings, specifications, building practices and building codes.
• Strong leadership skills with proven experience managing all disciplines, employees, and subtrades.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Effective problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of budgeting, costing, scheduling, risk management and profitability.
• Adaptable and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, within tight deadlines while maintaining safety and high-quality standards.
• Experience working on Healthcare, Higher Education, and Government/Institutional projects is considered an asset.
• Experience using Procore is considered an asset.
• Certification of First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, and advanced knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.

CGI Constructors is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation and will make every effort to meet those needs in a timely manner. Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection processes and/or within the work environment. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be handled and addressed confidentially.

CGI Constructors does not use artificial intelligence (AI), automated decision-making systems, or algorithmic tools in any stage of the hiring, recruiting, or candidate evaluation process.