District Manager

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a District Manager to lead our client’s Ottawa operations. Our client is a General Contractor and Construction Management services company with a diverse portfolio and specializes in the commercial, industrial and civil sectors. As District Manager, you will own operational excellence across Eastern Ontario, turning multi-site ICI and infrastructure work into on-time, profitable results that grow our people, partners, and company.

Roles and responsibilities

• Deliver 95%+ of district projects on or ahead of schedule and within 2% of budget within the first 12 months.
• You report to the VP of Operations and lead Superintendents, Project Managers, and site teams across Hawkesbury and Eastern Ontario.
• You have full access to estimating, procurement, and safety resources, plus authority to allocate manpower and negotiate key subcontracts.
• Drive zero lost-time incidents and 100% compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across all active sites.
• Increase district gross margin by 3–5 points through tighter trade coordination, waste reduction, and subcontractor performance.
• Build and retain a high-performing team of Superintendents and Project Managers, filling 90% of key roles internally within 18 months.
• Secure repeat and referral work that grows district revenue 15% year-over-year while maintaining client satisfaction scores above 4.5/5.
• Implement standardized look-ahead planning and daily huddles so every site hits manpower, material, and milestone targets and manage the budget and P&L.
• Tools include MS Office, project controls software, and our established Gold Seal processes.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of ICI or water/wastewater general contracting experience with direct multi-site supervision of projects $1M–$50M+.
• Proven record of delivering safety, schedule, and margin results as a Superintendent or Operations Manager.
• Ability to read and enforce contracts, drawings, specs, and codes; Gold Seal or equivalent is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership that motivates trades, mentors talent, and resolves issues with clients, consultants, and municipalities.
• Valid driver’s licence, eligibility for security clearances, and fluency in English (French an asset).

Salary & Benefits

• Generous annual base salary – based on experience, bonus structure
• Health and dental benefits, Company vehicle, matching RRSP up to 5%, profit sharing, and EFAP
• Education and association reimbursements.