Operations Manager - Permanent - 4352

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
About You
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
About the Job
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
Please note that all candidates must be legally permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this role.
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