Operations Manager

Tomlinson Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee construction projects, manage team performance, and maintain safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in construction, at least 5 years in a supervisory role, and a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent. This position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000-$160,000 and various employee benefits, including health and dental coverage, extensive training programs, and retirement benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employer paid health and dental benefits

Extensive training programs

Retirement benefits program

Family-oriented team environment

Employee discounts and other rewards programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years working in construction.
• 5+ years in a supervisory role.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Superintendents, Foremen, and crews.
• Ensure operations meet safety standards.
• Lead teams to construct works to defined schedule and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Employee development

Client interface

Education

Civil Engineering degree or CET

Job description

Career Opportunities: Operations Manager - Tomlinson Infrastructure (4761)

Tomlinson Infrastructure is currently seeking an Operations Manager to join the team. The Operations Manager will oversee Superintendents, Foremen, crews, and administrative staff for the construction of integrated infrastructure projects (piling and shoring, structures, sewers, watermains, excavation, grading, roads and asphalt). A key responsibility of the Operations Manager is to grow and develop the technical and leadership skills of the field operations. Responsible for maintaining industry expertise, knowledge, innovation, and organization across all projects, the Operations Manager works closely with Construction Managers to balance project requirements, available resources, and budgetary responsibility.

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and agencies.
• Ensure that all operations meet or exceed our Health and Safety Plan.
• Teach, promote and enforce our CoR safety plan, participate in regular CoR reviews, identify and implement safety initiatives.
• Lead the field operations team to construct works to defined schedule, budget and quantities.
• Work with the field operations team to review operations, implement construction best practices.
• Ensure productivity of field operations, recording achieved productions, and communicating unit costs to estimation for incorporation into future bids.
• Promote, teach and implement innovation to the field operations team.
• Review P6 schedule weekly (including resource allocation) to provide a macro level work on hand schedule for all field operations.
• Allocates crews and equipment in a way to ensure maximum efficiencies – daily, two-week look ahead – meeting contract deadlines and balancing customer expectations.
• Employee Management:
  • Writes and delivers evaluations and development plans to direct reports.
  • Leads the growth, development, mentoring, and succession planning activities for employees in the division.
  • Conducts regular, scheduled 1:1s with direct reports and ensures they occur throughout the division.
  • Defines direct reports performance goals and insures alignment with overall corporate goals.
  • Makes salary and bonus recommendations.
  • Communicates and enforces corporate discipline policy.
  • Participates in employee 9 Cell evaluations.
• Is responsible for employee hiring and union liaison.
• Provide input into capital purchasing of equipment.
• Provide input into maintenance of construction equipment.
• Promote and enforce the highest quality control standards.
• Communicate and understand the progress of the projects (issues, claims etc.).
• Participate in the decision on what work and where to bid to maintain a full schedule.
• Attends all management meetings, when required.
• Participate in start-up project site meetings, where possible.
• Attend financial meetings once a month and review the divisional monthly budget.
• Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality and customer-service standards; resolve problems; identify trends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Civil Engineering degree or CET or additional equivalent experience.
• 15+ years working in construction.
• Proven leadership, communications, and employee development skills.
• 5+ years in a supervisory role, contributing to planning and strategy implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with clients and third parties in a positive, solution-driven approach.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The expected range for this position is $120,000-$160,000. Placement within the range is dependant on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.

TOMLINSON OFFERS:

• Competitive wages
• Employer paid health and dental benefits
• Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits program
• Family-oriented team environment
• Employee discounts and other rewards programs

The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. We are committed to leveraging the latest technology to enhance our recruitment process. We may use AI tools in the screening and selection of candidates to efficiently and fairly assess all applicants. A Recruiter will review all results generated by AI. If you have any questions please contact our HR department.