General Manager of Operations

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier integrated community developer is seeking a General Manager of Operations to lead construction and development efforts. This role requires a dynamic leader with extensive experience in residential real estate and a strong reputation in the market. The ideal candidate will oversee operations, drive strategic planning, and enhance organizational functions, contributing to the company's legacy of quality community building.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in residential real estate.
• Strong work ethic and keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership across construction and development.
• Accountable for strategic planning and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a premier integrated community developer and builder, is seeking a General Manager of Operations to join their leadership team. With a rich history and a pristine reputation for building high-quality signature communities, they positively impact people and families in enduring ways. As a professionally managed private company driven by merit and purpose, their corporate culture emphasizes empowerment, accountability, collaboration, and shared pride in building a lasting legacy.

To meet the evolving preferences of today's homeowners and address shifts in market demographics, they are diversifying their construction pipeline and looking to expand their executive ranks. Reporting directly to the President and owner, this newly created role will provide direct oversight and leadership across all aspects of construction and development, including contracting, site construction, warranty, and quality control. This senior leader will also be accountable for executive functions, including strategic planning, team development, risk management, and the coordination of operations and commercial functions. In essence, this individual is charged with strengthening the company’s operational functions and driving their relentless commitment to becoming a best-in-class community builder.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Extensive experience in residential real estate, progressing from site operations to corporate leadership.
• Deep connections and a strong reputation in the market.
• A self-starter who is equally adept at plotting strategy and executing plans to successful completion.
• Strong work ethic, keen eye for detail, ability to prioritize competing tasks, and high-level organizational skills.

This role is ideal for a dynamic leader ready to shape the business, its people, and the communities it serves. If this opportunity intrigues you, please respond in confidence to:

Sheriza Perabtani

Vice President, Richter Executive Search

[e-mail]

Kennedie Janes

Research Associate, Richter Executive Search

[e-mail]

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