General Manager

About AGF:

At AGF, we're a trailblazing force in reinforcing steel and post-tensioning, with more than 75 years of excellence and over 50,000 successful projects completed. Renowned for our strong focus on health and safety, family spirit, and culture of innovation, we take pride in being the heartbeat of major construction projects in Canada and around the world.

In Alberta, we have completed tons of projects, literally! Whether it’s the BMO Centre and the Valley Line Light Rail Train to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary, and more. Our expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including institutional, industrial, civil engineering, commercial, and residential.

Reporing to the COO, the General Manager has the overall management responsibilities of our operations in Alberta for AGF Rebar inc. As such, the General Manager is responsible for leading the administrativem operations, plant, and field teams. The incumbent will have full P&L responsibility and will develop, plan, implement and continuously improve business and operational strategies to ensure the division's growth and financial profitability. He will create a motivating and engaging teamwork environment throughout the entire branch to maximize employee satisfaction and efficiency.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan and manage our activities by developing and implementing business strategies in line with the company's goals and objectives;
• Manage P&L and balance sheet performance by driving overall profitability, planning annual budgets and build sources of growth and value creation;
• Develop short and long term plans, while measuring progress through reports, activities and KPI's to make sure targets and objectives are met or exceeded on an ongoing basis;
• Plan and manage the overall operation’s team development and resource allocation;
• Responsible for overseeing project management while providing leadership and strategic direction for the different stages of the projects;
• Review project proposal or plan to validate time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of project;
• Finalize sales, approve cost estimate and oversee projects budgets and schedules;
• Responsible for overseeing key operational and logistical activities of the branches such as customer service, order processing, shipping and handling of material, transportation logistics, inventory control, purchasing of everyday supplies, placing activities on job sites and equipment maintenance;
• Take active part in business development and selling efforts by building and maintain customer relationships;
• Ensure strong internal communication between all departments of the business (operations, production, sales and finance);
• Implement a culture of safety throughout the company by ensuring that safety policies and procedures as well as applicable health and safety laws and regulations are adhered to;
• Ensure that employees receive proper and adequate training required by their occupations;
• Create engagement and strong team spirit while creating a positive climate and cooperation; #P1

Requirements:

• Bachelor‘s Degree in Civil Engineering, Operations Managements, or Business Administration;
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar managerial role in the construction industry;
• Strategic management skills (planning, financial, analysis, project management);
• Experience in rebar, pre-cast, steel or concrete is a must;
• Experience with sales proposal and contract interpretation;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Strong leadership, team-building and managerial skills;
• Great communicator and ability to multitask.

What we offer :

• Full insurance coverage (health, dental, and vision) from day one;
• Group RRSP with employer contribution (4%);
• Annual wage increases based on both company and individual performance and annual bonus program;
• Monthly car allowance;
• Telemedicine program and employee assistance program from day one;
• Company Wellness Plan Reimbursement: $600 annually for physical activities to promote health and wellness;
• Training offered & advancement opportunities;
• Paid vacation and 5 paid personal days for christmas time;
• 5 paid sick days and statutory holidays;
• Years of service recognition program,
• Corporate discounts (ski resorts, golf, car rentals, furniture stores, etc.

AGF is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!

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