Site Manager
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Listing for:
Defence Construction Canada
Remote/Work from Home
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: VictoriaReporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the Site Manager is responsible and accountable for efficient and effective site operations and integrated service delivery by some or all service lines at a large site with complex programs. The Site Manager plans, organizes, manages, oversees, and controls site operations while delivering the assigned programs. The incumbent ensures overall compliance with policies and procedures, identifies, tracks, reports on and mitigates service delivery risks, and manages the Client-Partner relationship.
The incumbent also supports, promotes and provides input to regional and national objectives and initiatives. Leading and motivating a team of professionals, the Site Manager manages the human resources responsibilities for the site to optimize the use of employee skills and knowledge. The Site Manager also disseminates and ensures employees understand corporate and regional messages and ensures effective communication among employees, teams, and sites, and between the site and the service lines.
The incumbent develops creative solutions and ensures the site team is focused on collaboration, and quality and timeliness of deliverables.
KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary
Manage and coordinate service line integration and collaboration within the site to ensure effective and efficient service delivery to meet Client-Partner requirements, in accordance with corporate direction, policies and proceduresManage financial aspects of the site (e.g., negotiate and sign service level arrangements, prepare budget, carry out financial reporting, monitor key performance indicators and allocate hours for service level arrangements)Resolve internal conflicts and those with the Client-Partners, as requiredMaintain open communications within the site, region and DCC, and act as primary point of contact for Client-Partners interacting with the siteSupport and promote regional and national objectives and initiatives, as outlined in the Corporate PlanPromote and manage business development opportunitiesDevelop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholdersEnsure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectationsManage riskPerform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, manage performance)Other
Manage activities to meet corporate and operational safety and security requirementsOther duties as assignedSKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge
Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction, engineering, architecture or environmental servicesBest practices and trends in strategic planning, financial management and human resources managementSpecialized knowledge of one or more DCC service linesProject and risk management principlesHealth and safety managementFormal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience
Minimum: university degree in engineering, architecture, environment, business or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalentPreferred: additional training in project management, business administration, human resources and/or leadershipAbilities
Use applicable computer software and operating systemsDevelop and monitor budgetApply project, contract and risk management techniquesDemonstrate business acumen, leadership and human resources management skillsDEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Lead and manage direct and indirect reports at the siteDevelop succession plan and ensure viability of the siteWORKING CONDITIONS
Typical office environment with occasional travelSome work may be located on construction and environmental project sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipmentCheck out your benefits
Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.
Your package includes:
Health and Wellness
100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums$400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership$1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverageTelus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plansHome and Family
Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insuranceEnhanced in Confidence employee and family assistance programMaternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeksFlexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from homeLeave and Retirement
Public-service pensionComprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans
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