About The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Manager (Division Manager) for a construction industry-based leadership role. Operations Manager oversees business operations of WPE’s Nisku Office by managing day-to-day operations, maintaining and developing client relationships, completing detailed estimates and estimate reviews, as well as responsibility for overall group P&L and recruiting/developing personnel for ongoing and future projects. The role is full time and based in our Nisku, AB office.
Company Overview
Since 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.
We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. We are proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.
Essential Functions
The Operations Manager will be responsible for leading and developing an operational teams, managing a group of project managers, managing estimating opportunities and processes, managing project schedules, supporting financial planning and reporting, and driving overall business performance. Business development, adding new clients along with managing existing ones will be a key area of focus. This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, scheduling expertise, and a solid understanding of electrical construction operations.
- Ensure organizational safety expectations are met by all employees
- Monitor the financial performance and production of projects
- Ensure contractual compliance for current and future projects
- Develop, strengthen, and maintain long lasting client relationships
- Pursue business growth opportunities
- Advise staff of company policy expectations
- Lead, direct, and audit the work of assigned staff; act as a mentor
- Coordinate employee performance reviews
- Facilitate and enforce company policies and procedures
- Regular and predictable attendance at WPE Nisku office
- Other duties as assigned
ABOUT YOU
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience (5+ years' in a leadership role within the construction or utilities industry)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong commitment to safety and the ability to develop a solid safety culture with subordinates
- Excellent salesmanship and communication skills to include written and verbal
- Strong leadership and team building skills
What We Offer
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary
- Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
- Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage
- Extended Health, Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
- Dental Health, Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
- ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
- Annual Vacation starting at 10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days
- Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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