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Operations Manager

Working closely with the Executive Team, the Operations Manager provides direction and guidance on the field operations of the organization with the objective of maximizing growth and profitability.  They are an integral part of the management team, providing day-to-day leadership and management responsibility.

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Primary Job Duties include but not limited to:

• With the Executive Team, assist in the development of goals, objectives, and policies.

• Direct and coordinate all operational activities consistent with established goals, objectives, and policies while leading field supervisors to success.

• Implement programs to ensure attainment of short- and long-term business plans for growth and profitability.

• Develop and implement improved processes and management methods to generate higher ROI and workflow optimization.

• Monitor and ensure financial targets are being met.  This includes monthly reviews of financial statements and job cost reports.  Make decisions and/or adjustments where necessary to achieve goals.

• Develop performance evaluation tools and participate in compensation and incentive plan structure review.

• Establish key policies and procedures, protecting all stakeholders of the organization.

• Work with Fleet Management on asset management – Equipment replacement, additions, and utilization cost control.

• Assist in the planning, procurement, and execution of specialized projects.

• Strengthen and build client relations, maintaining strong relationships with consultants, trade associations and government bodies to ensure a strong, respected position for Professional Excavators & Construction in the industry.

• Provide leadership, mentoring, guidance, and recruitment opportunities to subordinates and other employees. 

• Ensure subordinates receive training where applicable in improving their skill development.

• Work with Operations and Project Management team members on creating and keeping work schedules up to date for work-on hand.

• Work with Estimating team to fill workload gaps for operational groups.

• Participate in tender reviews with Estimating team.

• Monitor marketplace for recruitment possibilities that will support growth of organization.

• Monitor market to increase incoming business to organization.

• Monitor self-professional development.  Take personal improvement courses such as: team building, communication, time management, program training, etc.

• Work with members of the Executive Team on the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditures.

Administrative & Billing Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a full understanding of all project contracts with the support of the Estimating team and Project Manager, including specifications, schedule, scope of work inclusions/exclusions, job card details, and safety. 

• Ensure all safety documents are completed and submitted. Complete regular audits on compliance with the assistance of the HSE team.

• Ensure labor and equipment costing efforts of Superintendents are met and delivered daily.  This includes Foreman Reports, Trucker’s Hauling Tickets, Time Sheets, delivery receipts, field issued purchase orders, etc.

• Review and approve daily time sheets of where applicable.

• Review monthly status reports on utilization of capital equipment (owned and rented), human resources, safety, and quality control and management with appropriate Executive Team Personnel.

• Provide approval to Superintendents for; hiring and re-hiring employees, providing pay increases, terminations.

• Review quarterly vacation reports provided by HR.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Excellent computer, oral, and written communication skills.

• Comfortable and confident speaking to large audiences.

• Champion technology integration and innovation for all field applications.

• Possess the ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and partners.

• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Ability to successfully work to reach company goals in an environment in which a wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.

• Must have acute understanding of financial statements.

• Experience in increasingly responsible leadership positions where excellent contract performance and employee management skills have been emphasized and proven.

• Effectively lead 150-200 employees.

• Progressive experience in civil construction industry. 

• Advanced knowledge of construction industry and company operations preferred.

• Experience in asset management.

• HCSS Software Experience

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Offering:

• Corporate culture based on TRUST; Teamwork, Respect, Unity, Safety, and Thinking.

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Competitive wage

• Comprehensive benefits

• Group RSP Matching

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Only those considered for the position will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time