Vice President, Operations, Construction Services

BIG ENOUGH TO KNOW HOW, SMALL ENOUGH TO KNOW YOU!

Allnorth is a multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and construction services company delivering innovative, practical solutions to clients across the metals and minerals, energy and renewables, fiber and chemicals, and infrastructure sectors. With offices throughout Canada and the United States, we are continuing to expand our reach and build for the future.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our triple bottom line (TBL) philosophy, we strive to create value for our people, our clients, our communities, and our business. We believe that engaged, talented, and empowered teams are essential to delivering exceptional results and building lasting client relationships. Safety is fundamental to who we are, and we are committed to fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities, giving back to the communities where we live and work, and being responsible stewards of the environment.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a Vice President, Construction Services to join our leadership team. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role for an experienced construction professional who is passionate about building high-performing teams, delivering exceptional projects, and driving operational excellence. Working closely with executive leadership, clients, contractors, and project teams, you will provide vision and direction for our Construction Services division while ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality. You’ll oversee a diverse portfolio of services that may include construction management, field services, geomatics, surveying, and materials testing, while helping shape the future growth of the business. You’ll be part of a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment that values innovation, accountability, and strong client relationships.

A Day in the Life

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all Construction Services operations, ensuring alignment with company goals, growth objectives, and operational priorities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of construction managers, project managers, geomatics professionals, materials testing specialists, and field staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the successful execution of construction, geomatics, and materials testing projects from planning through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to client expectations.
• Establish and monitor operational performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, profitability, and project outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, developers, municipalities, consultants, and industry partners to support project success and business growth.
• Collaborate with business development and executive leadership teams to identify new opportunities, prepare proposals, and support client pursuits.
• Provide leadership during project planning, estimating, scheduling, procurement, risk management, and contract administration activities.
• Oversee geomatics and surveying services, including construction layout, legal and engineering surveys, geospatial data collection, UAV applications, and emerging field technologies.
• Provide strategic direction for materials testing and quality assurance programs, ensuring field and laboratory services support safe, compliant, and high-quality project delivery.
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, accreditation standards, and industry best practices.
• Review and approve project budgets, forecasts, resource plans, and major procurement decisions to support financial performance and operational objectives.
• Partner with project teams to proactively identify and mitigate construction, technical, scheduling, contractual, and operational risks.
• Resolve escalated project issues and provide guidance on technical, commercial, and stakeholder-related challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing processes, systems, and technologies that enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness across construction, geomatics, and materials testing operations.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, and employee development initiatives across the Construction Services division.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of engineering, environmental, geomatics, materials testing, and construction activities.
• Represent the organization at industry events, client meetings, and community engagements, strengthening the company's reputation and market presence.
• Contribute to strategic planning, annual budgeting, and long-term business growth initiatives as a key member of the leadership team.
• Promote a culture of excellence, innovation, and client service while ensuring the division maintains the highest standards of quality, professionalism, and operational performance.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Minimum of a Diploma of Technology in a relevant discipline or a minimum of 15 years of business development experience selling engineering services.
• Engineering undergraduate degree or Diploma in Civil Technology preferred
• A deep technical understanding of Construction Services operations with this experience being developed through Engineering Consulting or Construction.
• Client focus – demonstrated capability to effectively develop, maintain and nurture strong relationships with clients by listening, understanding and responding to identified needs.
• Professional services sales – track record of success selling and growing a portfolio of business in an engineering consulting domain.
• Project development and execution – strong understanding of delivering complex projects successfully under a wide range of contractual and project delivery formats, incorporating sub-consultants in an effective delivery team structure.
• Proposal management experience - with a track record of crafting winning proposals for engineering assignments.
• Commercial business development – demonstrated ability understanding client’s business issues, see BD / sales opportunity and develop attractive proposals to enhance “value” to their business in an innovative and attractive manner.
• Leadership – track record of success in participating in, leading and developing high performing teams.
• Able to create a work environment that encourages others to practice respect, demonstrate open communication and promote accountability.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

We believe that when people feel valued, supported, and inspired, great things happen. That’s why we offer a range of benefits and opportunities to help you thrive, both personally and professionally.

• Exciting Projects: Work on meaningful, challenging projects that spark your passion and let your talents shine.
• Employee Referral Program: Help bring great people into a workplace you’re proud to be part of with a best in class referral program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a benefits package designed to support your health and well-being.
• Company RRSP Matching: Build your financial future with support from the company.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential support and resources for you and your family.
• A Voice That Matters: Join a company that values your ideas, recognizes your contributions, and sees you as more than just a number.
• An Inclusive Culture: Be part of a respectful, welcoming team where relationships and collaboration matter.
• Career Growth: Access professional development and learning opportunities to help you reach your full potential.