Operations Manager, Buildings | General Contractor | Vancouver – Outpost Recruitment

Outpost Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Manager to lead site operations and project management teams in Vancouver. This full-time permanent role involves overseeing commercial construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in commercial construction, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor and develop teams. Join a dynamic environment that values safety and excellence, and make a significant impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Group Health & Dental

RRSPs

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial construction with leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of construction procedures and project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations and project management for ICI and residential projects.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies and monitor project performance.

Skills

Commercial Construction Experience

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Analytical Skills

Team Management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Building Construction

Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Project Management Software

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

General contractor is seeking an Operations Manager to join their team in Vancouver. The Operations Manager will oversee the areas of Site Operations and Project Management teams on ICI and residential high-rise projects. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Key Responsibilities of Operations Manager

• Develop KPI’s with the Leadership team to monitor performance to measure productivity, effectiveness and the delivery of results
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives to drive
• Create a culture of continuous improvement that evaluate procedures and practices and implement improvements that serve the primary goals of revenue growth, cost efficiency, customer service excellence and employee engagement to drive performance
• Ensure project sites are living the core value of “Safety First” through compliance with company safety programs and with applicable laws and regulations
• Oversee the project teams through the planning, execution, construction and final close out of each project
• Monitor projects at a high level, to ensure that they are built according to approved plans, specifications, drawings and applicable building codes and schedules
• Oversee and execute Quality Control programs to ensure high quality standards to deliver customer satisfaction
• Labour forecasting and planning with the Human Resources Department to determine hiring needs and timing of resources required
• Develop team through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments

Required Knowledge and Skills of Operations Manager

• Minimum 10 years in commercial construction with previous experience in leading a construction operations department
• Diploma or degree in Building Construction, Engineering, Architecture
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles along with estimating, scheduling, procurement, design; applicable codes and regulations, basic understanding of related mechanical, electrical and structural systems
• Proven track record in leading and motivating a team
• Ability to train/mentor/supervise others in order to enhance performance
• Proven hands-on, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Skills (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Proven experience with Project Management Software
• Excellent leadership and entrepreneurial skills
• Analytical, detail oriented, hands on, and a team player
• Customer service orientation with the ability to deal with customers under stressful situations
• Skilled at managing multiple projects, opportunity analysis and decision-making

Necessary Competencies

• Commitment to Safety
• Drive for Results
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive
• Benefits include Life Insurance, Group Health & Dental
• RRSPs
• Professional and career development opportunities

Ideal Candidate:

Only candidates with authorization to work in Canada will be considered. Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.