Senior Operations & Construction Leader for Industrial Projects

Ganotec; Oakville; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Ganotec in Ontario is seeking an Operations/Construction Manager to lead end‑to‑end management of one or more industrial construction projects. You will ensure objectives, timelines and budgets are met while promoting safety and cross‑functional collaboration across Canada.

The role requires strategic leadership with hands‑on execution, strong stakeholder relations, and oversight of multi‑million dollar contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum of six years’ progressive experience in construction with large industrial projects.
• Proven leadership of multi-million dollar contracts, including ops, admin, client relations and scope management.
• Proficiency with project control and admin software (MS Word/Excel/Access/Outlook).
• PE license is desirable and asset.

Responsibilities

• Champion project objectives and secure engagement and resources across the organization.
• Provide strategic guidance to Project Managers to align with company goals.
• Act as liaison among project teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Arbitrate complex challenges and make decisions beyond the PM’s scope.
• Validate business needs, ensure clear direction and viable investments.
• Manage change control and assess risks to maintain project integrity.
• Define project org structure, roles, and reporting lines for governance.
• Uphold safety policies and promote safety-first culture.
• Review and approve key deliverables against quality and contracts.
• Organize regular reviews to monitor progress and drive improvements.
• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles to maintain momentum.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Ganotec in Ontario is seeking an Operations/Construction Manager to lead end‑to‑end management of one or more industrial construction projects. You will ensure objectives, timelines and budgets are met while promoting safety and cross‑functional collaboration across Canada.

The role requires strategic leadership with hands‑on execution, strong stakeholder relations, and oversight of multi‑million dollar contracts.