Trycewell Partners Inc. has been exclusively engaged by an established power line contractor to recruit a General Manager for a newly created role focused on strategic growth. The company provides construction and maintenance services to major Alberta utilities and supports renewable energy projects.
As General Manager, you’ll take ownership of overall business performance and lead the company’s next stage of profitable growth. This is a hands-on role where you’ll set the growth plan and work directly with the team to improve how projects are priced, delivered and billed.
You’ll work closely with the Director of Operations, who leads field execution, estimating and bidding, and with the Corporate Controller. Fleet & Equipment, Health, Safety & Environment, and Administration will report to you.
Responsibilities
- Set and execute the company’s strategic growth plan, with full accountability for profitability and overall business performance.
- Partner with the Corporate Controller on budgets, forecasts and monthly results, using job costs, margins and cash flow to guide decisions.
- Review pricing, bids and contract terms with the Director of Operations and Corporate Controller to protect margins and manage risk.
- Improve how work moves from bidding and field execution through to timesheets, billing and collections. Establish clear procedures, responsibilities and performance measures.
- Identify practical ways to use automation, AI and field management tools to improve scheduling, estimating, reporting and administration.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with utility clients and renewable energy project owners.
- Oversee fleet utilization, maintenance and capital planning. Champion a strong safety culture, maintain COR certification and meet client safety requirements.
- Develop the leadership team, set clear expectations and guide people through operational change.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including at least five years running a business or business unit with full P&L accountability.
- A track record of delivering measurable results through business process improvement or a turnaround.
- Experience leading support functions such as fleet, health and safety, and administration.
- Strong financial judgment and the ability to act on P&L, job cost and cash flow reports.
- Experience leading organizational change and building accountability across teams.
- A degree or diploma in business, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in utilities, power line construction, electrical contracting, or construction and maintenance is preferred. Familiarity with Alberta utilities or renewable energy projects is an asset.
- A CPA or P.Eng. designation, an MBA, or hands-on experience implementing AI or field management software would be an asset.
