General and Operations Manager

OPERATIONS MANAGER, GENERAL CONTRACTING Sigfusson Northern, historically a family-owned business, has entered its 4th generation of ownership encompassing employee participation. Our primary focus is building strong and lasting relationships with our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Ongoing growth and diversification have positioned Sigfusson Northern at the forefront of heavy civil construction and general contracting, known for our ability to overcome any obstacle. Tough, reliable, and quality-driven, we consistently deliver the highest value. We help lift communities. Reporting to the Vice President, General Contracting, the Operations Manager, General Contracting, is responsible to oversee all aspects of the General Contracting Division related to field operations. The Operations Manager will develop and maintain the framework as to which field personnel will be led, managed, and supported. This position will be based out of the Winnipeg, MB office, with regular travel to project sites in Northern Manitoba and Northern Ontario. Lead, mentor, and support Superintendents, Foreman, and Field Managers within the General Contracting Field Operations team. Coordinate with the Division Manager, General Contracting for all assignments of Superintendent and Foreman positions. Direct and assign all trade field assignments for various projects. Provide technical direction and professional support to Superintendents throughout the duration of the job. Review project schedules with Superintendents and Foreman. Document project field issues that impact budget, quality, and schedule, and provide updates to the project management team. Provide guidance in the implementation of the Project Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program. Identify projects with self-performed opportunities and assist in the development of the self-performed proposals. Direct and manage self-performed performance. Collaborate with Director, Health, Safety, and Environmental, and the Safety Advisor, General Contracting to implement and promote the Sigfusson Northern Safety Program. Manage the professional development and progress for field trades people. Collaborate with the Division Manager, General Contracting to maintain and manage the succession planning initiatives for all the high-performing tradesmen. Collaborate with the Training Coordinator to maintain and manage training for tradesmen. Support Business Development, Estimating and Senior Leadership with development of operational plans for all pursuits within the General Contracting realm of the business. Collaborate with the senior-level project staff to support development of logistics plans and schedules during pre-construction and early project activities. Allocate resources including personnel, budget, and technology, to general contracting projects as needed. Provide input on personnel, material, and equipment resources related to project pursuits and securement. Collaborate with the Division Manager, General Contracting to forecast the future needs to meet the business and division goals. 15+ years of progressive construction experience in the field and general operations. ~5+ years of experience in general contracting working with major projects. ~ Must have a clear understanding of contract administration and Canadian Contract Law. ~ Experience coaching, mentoring, and leading a large team. ~ Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 and AutoCAD will be considered an asset. ~ Certification & experience with lean construction practices will be considered an asset. ~ Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required. ~ Must be able to provide a clear security clearance check. The finalized base pay for a successful candidate at Sigfusson Northern is determined based on several job-related influences such as experience, training, market demands, location, role expectations etc. We are known to work on challenging yet exciting projects, and we know our success comes from our people. Growth opportunities are available and your personal and career growth are a top priority for us. We are confident you will elevate your skillset and be provided with continuous learning opportunities throughout your entire career with Sigfusson Northern. We have a great work-life balance initiative which includes a competitive vacation program and flexibility. Competitive salaries & benefits? Financial support? Sigfusson Northern provides access to financial outlets and has educational sessions to assist our employees with financial planning and preparation. The opportunity to bring a renewed perspective and innovative approaches to our project operations. Competitive salary, above market bonus program. Learning and development opportunities and reimbursements. Continuous leadership training provided.