Detailing Manager Calgary, AB, CAN Administration

AGF Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full insurance

RRSP with employer contribution

Annual bonus

Telemedicine

Wellness reimbursement

Training & advancement

Vacation & personal days

Sick days & holidays

Years of service

Job summary

AGF Group in Calgary is seeking a Detailing Manager to lead AGF Rebar's detailing department across Alberta. You will collaborate with Operations, Project Management and Field Placing to keep projects on budget and on schedule, while interfacing with sales, contractors and engineers on design and preconstruction opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a manager role in rebar, a college diploma or engineering degree, and strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a similar manager role in the rebar industry.
• College diploma or bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Proven ability to motivate personnel to balance staffing and profitability.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities.
• Participative management style with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish credibility, be decisive, and support organizational priorities.
• Results oriented with the ability to balance business considerations.
• Self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the detailing team across Alberta.
• Define short- and long-term department objectives and KPIs.
• Oversee all technical aspects and coordinate with MD/AGF Tecnik teams.
• Standardize processes, training, and resource allocation to improve efficiency.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, plans, and industry standards; report to leadership.
• Collaborate with field, project management, logistics, and operations to resolve issues.
• Attend divisional leadership meetings and advise on growth opportunities.
• Assist sales in detailing costs and target setting for projects.
• Lead startup, site, pre-bid, and contract negotiation meetings as needed.
• Sign and seal drawings and provide calculations as required.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a top-performing team.
• Support other AGF projects as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Engineering degree

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

College diploma or bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

About AGF:

At AGF, we're a trailblazing force in reinforcing steel and post-tensioning, with more than 75 years of excellence and over 50,000 successful projects completed. Renowned for our strong focus on health and safety, family spirit, and culture of innovation, we take pride in being the heartbeat of major construction projects in Canada and around the world.

In Alberta, we have completed tons of projects, literally! Whether it’s the BMO Centre and the Valley Line Light Rail Train to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary, and more. Our expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including institutional, industrial, civil engineering, commercial, and residential.

The Detailing Manager will lead AGF Rebar's Calgary detailing department. This pivotal role involves proactive collaboration with Operations, Project Management, and Field Placing to ensure the successful, on-budget execution of current and future projects. Additionally, the Manager will interface with the sales department, contractors, and engineers regarding design, projects, and the evaluation of preconstruction opportunities. As a key member of the AGF Rebar Calgary leadership team, the Detailing Manager will actively contribute to the division's strategic vision and growth.

About the Role - Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage the detailing team covering our projects across Alberta;
• Define the department’s short- and long-term objectives and goals;
• Be responsible for all technical aspects of AGF projects and work closely with the Managing Director and his teams at AGF Tecnik;
• Standardize processes and training, allocate resources to improve efficiencies, and establish administrative controls;
• Establish the department’s monthly and annual KPIs and procedures governing the performance of assigned activities;
• Review the performance of detailing departments against allocated budgets, timelines, plans, and industry standards, and provide periodic reports to the leadership team;
• Regularly collaborate with field, project management, logistics, and operations teams to improve efficiency and resolve issues;
• Attend and participate in divisional leadership meetings, making recommendations on division goals, growth opportunities, and improvements to effectiveness, processes, and policies;
• Assist the sales department in allocating detailing costs and setting targets for awarded projects;
• Facilitate detailing start-up meetings and attend site, pre-bid, and contract negotiation meetings as needed;
• Sign and seal drawings and provide calculations as required;
• Recruit, manage, mentor, and professionally develop a best-in-class team;
• Support and assist with other ad hoc AGF projects.

About You - The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar manager role, in the rebar industry;
• College diploma or bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• Proven ability to motivate personnel in order to balance staffing strength with profitability and growth;
• Strong analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities;
• Participative management style – advocate team concept;
• Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities. Tactful, mature;
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive – but able to recognize and support the organization’s preferences and priorities;
• Results oriented with the ability to balance other business considerations;
• Self-starter that will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.

What we offer :

• Full insurance coverage (health, dental, and vision) from day one;
• Group RRSP with employer contribution (4%);
• Annual wage increases based on both company and individual performance and annual bonus program;
• Telemedicine program and employee assistance program from day one;
• Company Wellness Plan Reimbursement: $600 annually for physical activities to promote health and wellness;
• Training offered & advancement opportunities;
• Paid vacation and 5 paid personal days for christmas time;
• 5 paid sick days and statutory holidays;
• Years of service recognition program,

AGF is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!