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Operations Manager

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Pay: $165,000 to $190,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 23, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 23, 2026

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Original job description

Operations Manager

Our client is a well-established and respected contractor specializing in marine, heavy civil, industrial, and infrastructure construction projects across British Columbia. With a long-standing reputation for delivering complex and impactful projects, they are committed to safety, innovation, operational excellence, and building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

As the organization continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced and strategic Operations Manager to help lead operations, support project teams, and contribute to the long-term success of the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven construction leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is passionate about driving operational and financial performance.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Operations Manager will play a key leadership role in the strategic direction, growth, and overall performance of the organization.

You will oversee a portfolio of complex marine, industrial, and civil construction projects, provide leadership to project teams, strengthen client relationships, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably.

The successful candidate will be a trusted business partner, a strong people leader, and a champion of continuous improvement with a focus on long-term sustainability and growth.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Leadership & Strategy

Support the development and execution of business unit strategy and operational objectives.
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Project Managers and project teams.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and high performance.
Drive operational excellence across all projects and business functions.

Project & Portfolio Oversight

Oversee a diverse portfolio of marine, industrial, and civil construction projects.
Monitor project performance, schedules, risks, and resource allocation.
Ensure projects align with organizational objectives and client expectations.
Review project execution strategies and implement improvements where needed.

Financial & Business Performance

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
Review project financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
Prepare and present monthly operational and financial reports.
Support risk management and commercial decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Business Development & Client Relations

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
Support business development initiatives and strategic growth opportunities.
Identify emerging market opportunities and contribute to future portfolio expansion.
Represent the organization as a trusted industry partner.

Continuous Improvement

Drive improvements in operational processes, project delivery methods, and performance measurement.
Analyze operational challenges and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activity to inform business decisions.

Safety Leadership

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all operations.
Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Lead by example and reinforce the company's commitment to sending everyone home safely.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

Significant leadership experience within the construction, marine, industrial, heavy civil, or infrastructure sectors.
Proven experience managing multiple large-scale projects and diverse project teams.
Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, financial management, forecasting, and risk mitigation.
Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and developing future leaders.
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational priorities and long-term strategic objectives.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Professional Engineering designation, technical degree, or relevant construction management education is considered an asset.

Why Join?

Opportunity to lead complex and high-profile marine, heavy civil, and industrial projects.
Influence business strategy and operational performance.
Work with experienced industry professionals and project teams.
Competitive compensation package and long-term career growth opportunities.
Join an organization with a strong reputation for quality, safety, and project delivery excellence.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced construction leader seeking to make a meaningful impact within a growing contractor operating in the marine, heavy civil, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

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Responsibilities

Lead operational strategy and oversee a portfolio of marine, industrial, and civil construction projects, supporting project teams to deliver safely, efficiently, and profitably. Manage operational and financial performance, client and stakeholder relationships, business development, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Significant leadership experience in construction, marine, industrial, heavy civil, or infrastructure sectors is required, along with experience managing multiple large-scale projects and diverse teams. Candidates should bring strong project controls, scheduling, financial, forecasting, risk management, communication, and stakeholder skills; an engineering designation, technical degree, or relevant construction management education is an asset.

Skills

Strategic Leadership
Construction Operations
Project Portfolio Management
Project Controls
Scheduling
Financial Management
Budgeting And Forecasting
Risk Management
Team Leadership And Mentorship
Business Development
Stakeholder Management
Negotiation
Continuous Improvement
Safety Leadership
Regulatory Compliance

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Career Growth Opportunities

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Keywords

Marine Construction
Heavy Civil Construction
Industrial Construction
Infrastructure
Operations Management
Business Unit Strategy
Project Portfolio Oversight
Project Controls
Scheduling
Resource Allocation
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial Planning
Project Profitability
Risk Mitigation
Commercial Decision-Making
Business Development
Client Relations
Subcontractor Management
Regulatory Compliance
Safety Culture
Environmental Requirements
Operational Excellence
Continuous Improvement
Performance Measurement
Market Analysis

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