Operations/Construction Manager

Ganotec; Oakville; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Ganotec in Ontario is seeking an Operations/Construction Manager to lead end‑to‑end management of one or more industrial construction projects. You will ensure objectives, timelines and budgets are met while promoting safety and cross‑functional collaboration across Canada.

The role requires strategic leadership with hands‑on execution, strong stakeholder relations, and oversight of multi‑million dollar contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum of six years’ progressive experience in construction with large industrial projects.
• Proven leadership of multi-million dollar contracts, including ops, admin, client relations and scope management.
• Proficiency with project control and admin software (MS Word/Excel/Access/Outlook).
• PE license is desirable and asset.

Responsibilities

• Champion project objectives and secure engagement and resources across the organization.
• Provide strategic guidance to Project Managers to align with company goals.
• Act as liaison among project teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Arbitrate complex challenges and make decisions beyond the PM’s scope.
• Validate business needs, ensure clear direction and viable investments.
• Manage change control and assess risks to maintain project integrity.
• Define project org structure, roles, and reporting lines for governance.
• Uphold safety policies and promote safety-first culture.
• Review and approve key deliverables against quality and contracts.
• Organize regular reviews to monitor progress and drive improvements.
• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles to maintain momentum.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Overview

The Operations/Construction Manager serves as a pivotal leader responsible for the end‑to‑end management of one or multiple industrial construction projects. This role ensures projects meet agreed‑upon business objectives, timelines, and budgets while driving excellence and safety at every stage. As the organization’s representative, the manager champions effective operational practices and cultivates collaboration across cross‑functional teams to support the Canadian market’s growth and success.

Requisition ID: 181139
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Ganotec District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Operations/Construction Manager serves as a pivotal leader responsible for the end‑to‑end management of one or multiple industrial construction projects. This role ensures projects meet agreed‑upon business objectives, timelines, and budgets while driving excellence and safety at every stage. As the organization’s representative, the manager champions effective operational practices and cultivates collaboration across cross‑functional teams to support the Canadian market’s growth and success.
This position demands strategic oversight combined with hands‑on leadership to guide project execution, navigate complex challenges, and foster strong partnerships with stakeholders to deliver exceptional results.

District Overview

Ganotec is a full service, heavy industrial contractor serving the industrial sector across Canada. Ganotec typically self performs all major disciplines including, civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping and electrical / instrumentation and controls. We conduct our business through a variety of commercial contract styles including full turnkey, EPC, design build, T&M and conventional discipline packages. We have always been a strong proponent of “partnering”, working in collaboration with owners, major equipment suppliers and engineers at the early stages of the project development phase to allow for a more cost‑effective execution strategy for the project. Ganotec continues to position itself towards the future, constantly seeking growth opportunities yet never losing sight of what has made the company so successful

Location

Ontario

This position will be based out of Ontario, and will support projects over all over Canada.

Responsibilities

• Championing project objectives and actively promoting the project's value throughout the organization to secure engagement and resources.
• Offering expert business guidance and strategic support to Project Managers, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Serving as a critical liaison among project teams, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders to facilitate efficient decision‑making and communication flow.
• Arbitrating complex project challenges and making authoritative decisions when required beyond the Project Manager’s scope.
• Validating and prioritizing business needs to ensure projects are initiated with clear direction and maintained as viable investments.
• Managing change control processes to assess and mitigate risks while maintaining project integrity.
• Establishing and overseeing the project’s organizational structure, defining roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines for effective governance.
• Ensuring strict adherence to all safety policies and guidelines, fostering a culture of safety‑first practices across all project phases.
• Reviewing and approving key deliverables, ensuring quality standards and contractual commitments are met.
• Organizing and facilitating regular project reviews to monitor progress, address challenges, and implement continuous improvement.
• Resolving conflicts and removing obstacles to maintain project momentum and resource optimization.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline from a recognized four-year post-secondary institution.
• Minimum of six years’ progressive experience in the construction industry with proven expertise managing large-scale industrial projects.
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-million dollar contracts, encompassing oversight of operations, project administration, client and stakeholder relations, and comprehensive scope management.
• Proficiency in project control and administrative software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, to support efficient project management.
• A Professional Engineering (PE) license is highly desirable and considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills coupled with the ability to lead diverse teams, negotiate effectively, and build lasting partnerships.
• Commitment to upholding safety standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within dynamic project environments.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: $100,000/yr - $140,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.