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

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Vancouver is looking for an Operations Manager to guide Site Operations and Project Management teams on high-rise projects. This full-time permanent position demands extensive experience in commercial construction, alongside strong leadership and project management skills to ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Life Insurance

Group Health & Dental

RRSPs

Professional and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in commercial construction with previous experience leading a department.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and project management principles.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of motivating teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project teams through planning, execution, and closure of projects.
• Develop KPIs with leadership to measure productivity and effectiveness.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies aligned with business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Diploma or degree in Building Construction, Engineering, 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
• Ensures 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
• Monitors 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
• Develops 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 authorisation to work in Canada will be consideredPlease clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.