About The Opportunity
An established ICI general contractor with a strong Calgary presence is looking for an Operations Manager to lead its project delivery team. This is a leadership role for someone who has run projects and now wants to run the operation: setting the standard for how work gets built, developing the people who build it, and keeping a portfolio of commercial, institutional and industrial projects safe, on schedule and profitable.
Operations Manager - Permanent - 19660
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Lead the Calgary operations team of Project Managers, Superintendents and Project Coordinators across multiple concurrent ICI projects
- Oversee project performance from handover through closeout, including schedule, budget, cost reporting, forecasting and margin
- Set and enforce consistent project controls, reporting standards and procedures across all active jobs
- Resource the work by matching PMs and site teams to the right projects and planning staffing ahead of the backlog
- Champion the safety program in the field and hold project teams accountable to COR standards
- Act as a senior point of contact for clients, consultants and owner's representatives, and step in to resolve escalated issues
- Work with preconstruction on bid reviews, constructability and handover so estimates and execution plans line up
- Manage key subcontractor and supplier relationships, including performance, change management and claims
- Recruit, mentor and develop project staff, and lead performance reviews
- Contribute to strategic planning, operating budgets and continuous improvement for the Calgary office
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
- 10+ years in ICI construction with a general contractor, including progressive experience as a Senior Project Manager, Construction Manager or Operations Manager
- A track record of overseeing multiple projects at once, from mid-size tenant improvements to larger ground-up builds
- Proven experience leading and developing both office and field teams
- Strong financial acumen, including cost control, forecasting, WIP reporting and CCDC contract administration
- Working knowledge of Alberta OHS legislation and COR safety programs
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients, consultants and trades
- Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field; GSC, PMP or P.Eng. an asset
- Established relationships in the Calgary construction market an asset
About The Job
- Senior leadership role with real influence over how the Calgary operation runs
- Competitive base salary plus performance bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Permanent, full-time position based in Calgary, AB
Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.