Vice President of Operations

4 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Meridia Recruitment Solutions Full time

Job Title: Vice President of Operations & Construction

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

TP-17770

For over 160 years, the Shaw Group has proudly built a trusted and well-managed business. The Shaw Group is the largest land developer and largest residential builder in the Atlantic region. As such, they are committed to fulfilling their obligation to assist with the housing crisis, using their assets and expertise to help build multi-residential units and houses for the region, enabling the provinces to continue to grow their populations. With a reputation for treating its customers, employees, suppliers, stakeholders, and partners with respect and integrity, they have become a trusted business partner and ranked as one of the Best Managed Companies for more than 20 years. The Shaw Group is also uniquely positioned as one of the few private companies in Atlantic Canada that is owned and operated by its senior leaders.

Supporting the business as it continues its growth trajectory, Meridia Recruitment is proud to lead the search for a VP Operations/Construction to join the Shaw Group leadership team.

Role Description

As the VP Operations/Construction you will be responsible for leading internal and external teams while applying value-engineering principles. You will provide financial expertise, strategic guidance, project planning, project management, system development, people leadership, and team development for Shaw Affordable Housing, while maintaining relationships with external approval agencies, municipal staff, and community groups.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting in establishing the divisional strategic and financial business plan.
  • Providing regular management reporting to the corporate team.
  • Establishing project management systems to plan and controlling the construction budgets and timelines.
  • Establishing timelines and budgeting for land development and residential building.
  • Leading site selection evaluations in the rural municipalities.
  • Working with planning and engineering teams to create efficient water and sewer services solutions.
  • Helping select civil contractors and monitoring site progress identifying areas for improvement.
  • Leading and assisting with the product development of multi-res, modular, and stick-built homes to reduce costs and time to construct.
  • Developing long-term build-out plans for future projects.
  • Developing short-term project plans and assisting individual teams with their specific project planning.
  • Determining human resource requirements for the division and develop a plan to implement.
  • Providing financial and budget expertise at all levels.

Your Qualifications

As a business leader with extensive experience and knowledge in the field of civil engineering, you possess expertise in value engineering and innovative design principles, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance your skills and those of your team. What truly sets you apart is your ability to identify the underlying business considerations of each project and your capacity to optimize value in all aspects of detail design and construction.

Your qualifications include:

  • Experience in leading and managing a business or a division with P/L responsibility.
  • You have a strong financial understanding and analytical way of thinking.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in project management and estimating.
  • A degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
  • MBA or business education is preferred but not required.
  • Entrepreneurial in spirit, you are a self-starter who is driven to succeed.
  • Technical background in land development and/or building construction.
  • Naturally you have strong interpersonal skills coupled with an a professional, hands-on, and humble style.
  • You are flexible to travel around Nova Scotia and the region.

As a senior leader with the Shaw Group, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the housing crisis in Atlantic Canada. You will be given the autonomy and flexibility necessary to develop and lead your team to success, and provided the support and resources you need to grow. You will also be a key part of a leadership team and will be part of the overall succession plan. In exchange for your experience and expertise, you will receive a competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits package as well as the opportunity to grow your career.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking "Apply Now" below.

For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at and or Kyle Armstrong, Recruitment Specialist at and or please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Thomas or Kyle know.

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