Operations Manager

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

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

• 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.