Operations Manager

Flint; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance and benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Paid vacation

Competitive compensation

Job summary

FLINT is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Canada to lead multiple mechanical projects in the Craft & Corporate division, turning plans into successful outcomes while guiding teams toward safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

With 3+ years of project leadership experience in mechanical construction, you will develop comprehensive plans, manage budgets, and coordinate with area leadership to achieve strategic objectives and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets across projects.

Qualifications

• Education in business management, project management, or related fields; Journeyperson is an asset.
• Experience managing mechanical brownfield/greenfield construction projects, pipelines, and plant shutdowns.
• Ability to read and interpret RFPs and technical drawings (electrical/instrumentation).
• Proficiency with estimating, scheduling, and project management systems.
• Experience analyzing project financial data and implementing performance actions.

Responsibilities

• Interface with client representatives to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Execute contracts per client requirements and ensure scope is understood by management.
• Oversee multiple projects, develop and implement execution plans to meet goals.
• Assist in budgeting, manage changes, and generate forecasts.
• Provide direction to the Project Controls group and address performance issues.

Skills

Mechanical project management

RFP interpretation

Budgeting & forecasting

Scheduling

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Education

Business/PM education

Journeyperson certificate (asset)

Tools

Estimating software

Scheduling software

PM tools

Job description

Company Description

FLINT is a leading service provider in Canada’s energy and industrial markets offering full asset life cycle support, including construction, maintenance, fabrication, and environmental services. Committed to safety and quality, we foster a workplace culture that values innovation and sustainability. With a strong local presence and top-tier talent, we deliver high-quality services as we help our customers bring their resources to our world.

Job Description

Your project management expertise creates possibilities across Canada.

Behind every successful mechanical project is an Operations Manager (known in Flint as a Senior Project Manager) who knows how to navigate complex challenges, coordinate diverse teams, and deliver results that meet exacting standards. At FLINT, we're looking for someone who can transform technical specifications into completed projects that power Canada's energy and industrial markets.

As our Project Manager in the Craft & Corporate division, you'll apply your mechanical expertise and leadership skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously—turning plans into reality while developing the teams around you. Your work will directly contribute to FLINT's 100-year legacy of building critical infrastructure that serves communities across Canada.

Reporting directly to the Area Manager, you will utilize your 3+ years of experience managing mechanical projects to lead the successful execution of each project. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive project plans and systems, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and budget while receiving strategic support from the Area Manager.

Ready to manage projects that create tomorrow's possibilities? Join our team and help us build a better future through exceptional project management.

What would you be doing?

• Interface with mechanical client representatives throughout project development, execution, and completion to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Execute contracts according to the client’s requirements and specifications, ensuring the scope of work, terms, and conditions are understood and communicated to management.
• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring execution plans are developed and implemented to meet project goals and objectives.
• Assist in developing the original budget, managing changes, determining progress, and generating accurate forecasts.
• Provide direction to the Project Controls group, formally evaluating performance, offering feedback, and resolving any performance-related issues.

Perks of the job

• Comprehensive insurance and benefits package
• Health Care Spending Account
• Paid vacation
• Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Education in business management, project management, or other related technical fields; a Journeyperson certificate is an asset.
• Experience managing the mechanical aspects of brownfield/greenfield construction, pipelines, and plant shutdowns.
• Ability to read and interpret Requests for Proposals (RFPs), as well as technical, electrical, and instrumentation drawings.
• Proficient in utilizing systems for estimating, scheduling, and project management.
• Experience analyzing project and operational financial data, with the ability to implement performance action plans to improve results.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, qualified applicants who accept the role must complete a satisfactory pre-employment Background Check. This may consist of a combination of a Canadian Criminal Record check, an Employment Verification, and an Education and Accreditation Verification.

Candidates shortlisted will be required to complete the Profile TRAITS Survey.

The purpose of the TRAITS Survey tool is to assist FLINT in understanding individuals' behaviours and supporting the best use of their strengths, abilities, and potential.

This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position and will require completion of drug and alcohol testing.

Our Commitment to Our People

• Your work will matter. The projects you'll help build will serve communities for generations.
• Your growth is our priority. We'll invest in your development and create paths for advancement.
• Your voice will be heard. Your experience and ideas will shape how we tackle challenges.
• Your team will support you. You'll work with people who want to see you succeed.
• Your ambition will be rewarded. As you grow, FLINT grows – and we recognize those who help us build better.

Shape Your Future. Strengthen Your Craft. Leave A Legacy.