General Manager Calgary, AB, CAN Administration

AGF Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AGF Rebar inc. in Alberta is seeking a General Manager to lead administrative operations, plant and field teams with full P&L responsibility.

You will develop and implement business and operational strategies to drive growth and profitability while fostering a motivating, high-performing work environment across the branch. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on oversight of operations, safety compliance, and stakeholder engagement to maximize efficiency and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, operations management, or business administration.
• 5–7 years in a similar managerial role in construction.
• Strong strategic planning and financial analysis skills.
• Experience with sales proposals and contracts is a plus.
• Ability to lead teams and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan and manage activities by developing and implementing business strategies aligned with company goals.
• Drive profitability by planning budgets and growth initiatives; manage P&L and balance sheet.
• Develop short and long-term plans and measure progress via KPI reports.
• Oversee project management and provide strategic direction across project stages.
• Ensure safety policies and training compliance across the branch.

Skills

Strategic management

Financial analysis

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Planning & budgeting

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Operations Management or Business Administration

Job description

Reporing to the COO, the General Manager has the overall management responsibilities of our operations in Alberta for AGF Rebar inc. As such, the General Manager is responsible for leading the administrativem operations, plant, and field teams. The incumbent will have full P&L responsibility and will develop, plan, implement and continuously improve business and operational strategies to ensure the division's growth and financial profitability. He will create a motivating and engaging teamwork environment throughout the entire branch to maximize employee satisfaction and efficiency.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead, plan and manage our activities by developing and implementing business strategies in line with the company's goals and objectives;
• Manage P&L and balance sheet performance by driving overall profitability, planning annual budgets and build sources of growth and value creation;
• Develop short and long term plans, while measuring progress through reports, activities and KPI's to make sure targets and objectives are met or exceeded on an ongoing basis;
• Plan and manage the overall operation’s team development and resource allocation;
• Responsible for overseeing project management while providing leadership and strategic direction for the different stages of the projects;
• Review project proposal or plan to validate time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of project;
• Finalize sales, approve cost estimate and oversee projects budgets and schedules;
• Responsible for overseeing key operational and logistical activities of the branches such as customer service, order processing, shipping and handling of material, transportation logistics, inventory control, purchasing of everyday supplies, placing activities on job sites and equipment maintenance;
• Take active part in business development and selling efforts by building and maintain customer relationships;
• Ensure strong internal communication between all departments of the business (operations, production, sales and finance);
• Implement a culture of safety throughout the company by ensuring that safety policies and procedures as well as applicable health and safety laws and regulations are adhered to;
• Ensure that employees receive proper and adequate training required by their occupations;
• Create engagement and strong team spirit while creating a positive climate and cooperation;

Requirements

• Bachelor‘s Degree in Civil Engineering, Operations Managements, or Business Administration;
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar managerial role in the construction industry;
• Strategic management skills (planning, financial, analysis, project management);
• Experience in rebar, pre-cast, steel or concrete is a must;
• Experience with sales proposal and contract interpretation;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Strong leadership, team-building and managerial skills;
• Great communicator and ability to multitask.