Business Improvement Manager

1 week ago

St Albert, Alberta, Canada Colas Full time

Subsidiary:
Colas Canada Inc.

Business Improvement Manager:

LOCATION:
St. Albert, AB

REPORTING TO:
President, Colas Western Canada Inc.

POSITION TERM:
Full-time, Salaried

BENEFITS:
Pension, comprehensive benefits, health spending account, annual bonus, employee discount program with national retailers

***: As Business Improvement Manager you will play a key role in supporting business improvements and continuous development strategies for Colas Western Canada Inc. You will analyze business operations and develop strategies to improve margin, revenue and cashflow on projects or operations while identifying and mitigating risks.

You will engage in a wide array of business analysis projects including, but not limited to preparing business operations reports and meetings, margin analysis, risk audits

and contract administration as well as any one-off deliverables they identified as necessary for the improved execution of the projects or operations.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supports the Colas Western Canada Inc. operation in providing strategic business analysis and strategy to enhance business profitability and mitigate risks.
  • Assess risks and opportunities of current projects / operations and take action to


enhance opportunities and avoid risks with the aim of enhancing margin, revenue and cashflow- Working with business units and operations teams to review contractual terms and developing strategic model to predict range of project outcomes based on past and projected performance.


  • Schedule and conduct project audits to identify risks and areas of opportunities
  • Identify and implement action to improve margin drivers for projects and overall business
  • Working with local business units conduct and present various deliverables to include
- business operations reporting, project margin analysis, business and project forecasting and performance analysis.

  • Assess business strategies and provide strategic support to operations and projects to include
- contract management support, risk audit support and process analysis support

  • Liaise with other functions and projects to ensure smooth flow of processes and
Inter-functional interfaces.- Create and establish new deliverables and processes as required to achieve enhanced project financial performance.

  • Support development, planning and execution of business projects
  • Conduct market Research on the construction industry, geographical areas and target markets to better understand Colas Western Canada's current market position
  • Competitive Analysis determine top competitors and assess strengths / weaknesses, price, product quality, current projects, exposure, brand and reputation in comparison to Colas Western Canada in order to develop an attractive value proposition
  • Research, industry, market and competitive analysis, and customer needs assessment to build opportunities and connect with prospective clients to acquire new business
  • Identifying and evaluating new markets and partnership opportunities through direct prospecting, networking, and participation with various groups and associations
  • Providing expertise of job proposals. Providing client specific opportunity assessment, market evaluation, market research, financial evaluation, and other needs required throughout the proposal preparation and delivery process.
  • Collaborate and motivate local business project management and leadership to accomplish business and objectives including but limited to building and delivering training materials.
  • Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Post secondary education in Commerce, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline
  • 7+ years of work experience in a project management and/or finance management role
  • MBA, P.Eng, PMP, or CPA considered strong assets


 Computer proficiency
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
  • Exposure to project controls and accounting functions
  • Experience working on large scale construction projects considered a strong asset
  • Proven ability to establish profitable relationships with decision makers
  • Excellent knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, accounting principles, company governances and other documents
  • Advanced communication skills (oral, written and technical)
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to work independently with a diverse and sometimes remote team
  • Bilingual (French) considered a strong asset

WHAT YOU BRING:

  • Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, project control principles and estimating principles
  • Highly organized and detailed oriented with demonstrated expertise in project management
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Able to work independently and take the initiative where needed.
  • Excellent at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks and deliverables.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and the ability to interact with individuals at all le

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