Manager, Operations General

**Date**:Aug 11, 2025

**Location**:Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, CA

**Operating Sector**:Telecommunications

**Position Title**:Manager, Operations General

**Come Build Your Career at Aecon**

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

- **Safety Always.** Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
- **Integrity.** We lead by example, with humility and courage.
- **Accountability.** We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- **Inclusion.**We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
- We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us

At Aecon we:

- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to **support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.**:

- Believe in helping you build your career through our **Aecon University and Leadership Programs.**:

- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our **Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs**, and our **Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)**to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a **leader in sustainable construction**. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by **minimizing our impact** on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement - driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community

**What is the Opportunity**

**Faster.Smarter.Safer.** This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider and we’re looking for a General Manager to help us get there
- Reporting to the Operations Director, the Operations (In-Home Services) General Manager, will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of designated regions.

**What You’ll Do Here**:

- Responsible for the financial performance of designated regions including the development of the annual business plan for each region and the ongoing management of financial performance to ensure business plans targets are being met.
- Provides overall direction to designated regions to ensure that bidding strategy is implemented to optimize revenue and margin to meet divisional targets.
- Provides direction to designated regions regarding divisional and corporate Strategic Plan, ongoing strategy, and policies.
- Reports issues to VP/Director regarding financial performance, workload status, potential legal issues, and potential opportunities.
- Resolves project-level legal disputes.
- Puts in place a management team with clearly defined responsibilities covering all aspects of the operation.
- Prepares staff development and succession plans for key positions in the department.
- Approves all expenditures and proposal pricing within limits of authority.
- Maintains personal contact with major clients and contractors.
- Ensures that all activity in the designated regions is consistent with corporate and divisional strategic plans, business plans, policies, and procedures.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
- Supervises Managers and Supervisions crews in the designated region.
- Able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

**What You Bring to the Team**:

- A minimum of 15 years of construction and or Telecom experience in the Utility Contracting Industry.
- Completion of an accredited four-year university program with a specific focus on business, construction, or civil engineering. or equivalent experience
- Portfolio of completed projects consistent with current and future construction programs.
- Demonstrate ability to evaluate employees and deployment of field resources on projects of various size and complexity as projects demand.
- Demonstrated ability to manage the financial performance of a business unit.
- Project Management Expertise.
- Highly developed communication skills, in both English and French both written and oral with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with public officials, Board of Directors, subordinates, peers, and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to use sound business judgment and proven leadership