Operations Manager

Foothills Septic; Area E (Beaverdell/West Boundary); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading septic contracting company in British Columbia is seeking a hands-on operations support/project manager. This role blends office coordination with field presence to ensure quality project execution and client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in project management and hands-on experience in trades. Competitive salary, profit sharing, and a company vehicle are offered.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Employee stock options

Company vehicle

Health benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction project management.
• Hands-on experience in trades or construction is essential.
• Ability to manage people effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes and communicate with clients.
• Manage project timelines and client relationships.
• Coordinate projects and equipment based on demand.
• Oversee daily operations for safety and profitability.
• Conduct site walkthroughs for quality assurance.

Skills

Construction project management

Strong organizational skills

Good communication skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

About Us

Foothills Septic is a fast-growing septic contracting company that has quickly become one of the largest in the Calgary region. Since our founding in 2022, we’ve expanded from a startup to a full-service operation, offering septic system design, construction, pumping, and repair.

As we transition from our founder-led early growth stage into a more established and sustainable operation, we’re seeking a versatile and motivated individual to help support and scale our business operations.

About the Role

We are hiring for a hands-on operations support / project management role that blends office-level coordination with regular field presence. You’ll work closely with our founder and field team to support and manage day-to-day operations while ensuring high-quality project execution, a smooth customer experience, and profitability.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, wearing multiple hats, and helping build systems to support a growing company.

What You’ll Do

• Project Estimating: Prepare or assist with quotes, communicate with clients, and follow up on estimates.
• Project Management: Ensure quality execution, manage timelines, and maintain strong client relationships throughout each job.
• Scheduling: Coordinate projects, crews, and equipment—working through fluctuating demand and navigating the impacts of weather.
• Operational Support: Oversee and assist with daily operations to ensure profitability, safety, customer satisfaction, and team efficiency.
• Field Support (as needed): Pick up and off materials and equipment as your travels take you between sites, check on sites and prep techs, assist teams with higher-risk or two-person tasks, diagnose issues and tackle small service calls as part of your estimating
• Conduct site walkthroughs to help provide customers with solutions & estimates, and to check for quality and accuracy
• General Problem Solving: Tackle whatever comes up in the day-to-day with flexibility and a solution-first mindset.

While we make a real effort to maintain a healthy work-life balance - particularly for our field staff - this role will require taking occasional evening or weekend calls, especially when emergency services are needed.

What You Won’t Do

• You won’t be responsible for bookkeeping or accounting
• You won’t be a full-time operator, labourer, or technician (though experience in those roles is highly valuable)

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of construction project management, project coordination, or field engineering experience on a small or cross-functional team
• Hands-on experience in the trades, construction, agriculture, or similar (an understanding of basic plumbing, dirtwork, and electrical concepts is critical)
• Strong organizational skills and comfort juggling multiple tasks
• Good communication skills—able to work with customers, field staff, and suppliers
• Proficient with a computer (email tools, Acrobat, Word, Excel, and online scheduling/invoicing tools)
• Ability to work independently, but an ability to effectively collaborate with others
• Management experience - you'll be managing people, and we need to know you can do it effectively, while taking good care of them

This is a Role for Someone Who

• Is proactive and likes to stay busy
• Enjoys helping people and finding practical solutions
• Wants to grow with the company and take pride & ownership of their work
• Is excited about being part of a company that values collaboration, innovation, and transparency

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary
• Profit Sharing + Employee Stock Options
• Company Vehicle
• Health Benefits

We believe strongly that the people who help build the company should share in its success. We are structured to support employee ownership and this role will be a meaningful part of our long-term growth.

Join Us

If you're ready to take on a dynamic role in a growing company, help build systems from the ground up, and work with a team that values your input and effort, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send in your resume and a short message telling us a bit about yourself and why you’re interested in the role.