Operations/Construction Manager 1

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including medical, d 

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Ganotec is seeking a Senior Operations/Construction Manager to oversee major industrial construction initiatives in Canada. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, and maintain safety and operational excellence across projects.

The role emphasizes strategic alignment with company goals, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement across all project stages in the Canadian market.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 6+ years in construction with large industrial projects.
• Experience leading multi-million dollar contracts and scope management.
• Proficient in project control software (MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Strong communication and leadership skills; safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Champion project objectives and secure engagement and resources.
• Provide strategic support to Project Managers and ensure alignment with goals.
• Coordinate with project teams, leadership and external stakeholders for efficient decisions.
• Arbitrate complex challenges and make decisions beyond PM scope.
• Prioritize business needs and ensure viable investments.
• Manage change control processes to mitigate risks and maintain project integrity.
• Define roles, responsibilities and reporting lines for governance.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and foster safety-first culture.
• Review and approve key deliverables against quality and contracts.
• Organize regular project reviews to monitor progress and drive improvement.
• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles to maintain momentum.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Outlook

Job description

Requisition ID: 182521
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Ganotec District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Operations/Construction Manager acts as a key leader accountable for the comprehensive oversight of major industrial construction initiatives. This role ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with business objectives, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence. They lead cross-disciplinary teams, foster strong stakeholder partnerships, and drive strategic decision-making to support Ganotec's expanding footprint across the Canadian industrial market. Beyond supervision, the manager plays a strategic role in aligning project execution with overarching company goals, promoting innovation, efficiency, and collaboration at all stages.

Position Overview

The Operations/Construction Manager acts as a key leader accountable for the comprehensive oversight of major industrial construction initiatives. This role ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with business objectives, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence. They lead cross-disciplinary teams, foster strong stakeholder partnerships, and drive strategic decision-making to support Ganotec's expanding footprint across the Canadian industrial market. Beyond supervision, the manager plays a strategic role in aligning project execution with overarching company goals, promoting innovation, efficiency, and collaboration at all stages.

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

This role requires an 11-days-on / 3-days-off rotation in Edmonton.

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 degree in engineering or a related discipline
• 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.
• 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.