Operations Manager

Location

Job Type

Permanent

Pay Rate

Competitive

Construction, Development & Property

Date Added

November 10, 2026

Job

19660

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.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will work alongside preconstruction and business development to make sure the work that gets won is the work that gets built well.

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
• Permanent, full-time position based in Calgary, AB

We value fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.