Manager, Construction Operations

**Location**: Rocky View County, AB
**Reports to**: VP, Construction Operations
**Job Posting#**: 140
**Application Deadline**: October 10, 2025

We are seeking an experienced and motivated **Manager, Construction Operations** to join our team. Reporting to the VP, Construction Operations, you will be responsible for ensuring job sites are safe, work is completed to the highest standards, and projects are delivered on time. This role involves leading a team while upholding quality, safety, and operational excellence.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Operational Leadership
- Oversee daily operations of construction projects, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and at the highest quality standards.
- Allocate and manage resources, including employees, vehicles, and equipment, to maximize efficiency and project success.
- Implement and manage operational systems, processes, and best practices across all projects.

People Management
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of 25-50 field and office staff.
- Recruit, hire, and onboard new team members to meet project and program requirements.
- Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and training to maintain a skilled, motivated, and engaged workforce.
- Foster a strong safety culture, ensuring all employees adhere to company and regulatory safety standards.

Program & Contract Management
- Administer and manage multiple programs and contracts, ensuring compliance with scope, schedules, and deliverables.
- Serve as primary point of contact with clients on operational and performance matters.
- Track, monitor, and report on contractual performance metrics.

Financial Management
- Develop, manage, and track departmental budgets.
- Monitor operational costs and implement cost-saving measures without compromising safety or quality.
- Prepare and present financial performance reports to senior leadership.

Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all employees and operations comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
- Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Monitor safety performance metrics and drive continuous improvement in safety culture.

Performance Tracking & Reporting
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, financial, and operational metrics.
- Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on performance, progress, and areas for improvement.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.

**Qualifications**
- 7+ years of progressive experience in construction operations, shallow utility and powerline distribution construction, project management, or a related leadership role.
- Proven experience managing a team of 25+ employees across office and field operations.
- Strong knowledge of construction industry practices, safety regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated success in resource allocation, budgeting, and contract management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with project management and financial tracking software.

**Key Competencies**
- Leadership & Team Development
- Strategic Planning & Resource Allocation
- Financial Acumen & Budget Management
- Safety Leadership
- Contract & Program Oversight
- Performance Tracking & Reporting
- Client & Stakeholder Communication

**ABOUT US***:
Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (Primary) is a growth-oriented industry leader providing professional electrical engineering and construction services and specializing in emerging marketplaces in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.

We offer design and design/build services for all types of electric utility distribution infrastructure to a wide variety of clients including electric utility companies, developers, builders, commercial and industrial businesses, oil companies, government, and private contractors. Our devotion to excellence has attracted some of the best young professional minds to our company.

Primary is the proud recipient of **EHRC's Workplace Culture Innovator Award**, recognizing our commitment to fostering a health, inclusive, and positive work environment.

Primary is recognized
by **The Career Directory**
for excellence in graduate recruitment.

**GOOD PEOPLE committed to progress***:
Primary is committed to growing the careers of our people. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to determine their career path and fulfill their ambitions. Our people are genuine, honest, accountable and full of entrepreneurial spirit.

We work hard, see the big picture, are always ready and willing to adapt, and always strive to be better than we were yesterday. We take pride and ownership in everything we do, and most of all, we do it as a team.

**HEALTH & SAFETY***:
The safety and well-being of our people, our clients, and our communities is our top priority in any work we do and is never comprised. Safety is one of the core values that every membe