Operations Director Jobs in Victoria, BC (NOW HIRING)

• Support and open to identifying Business Development opportunities that bring in new projects.

• Work with the Proposal Lead to develop proposed project schedule, methodology and site logistics for the proposal.

Pre-Construction Management

• Work with the Project Manager, develop and maintain master project schedule with input from subcontractors using either MS Project or Primavera P6.

• Develop Health, Safety and Environment Plan.

• Review contracts with the Project Manager to ensure scope of work and schedules are accurate and feasible.

• Notify Equipment Management Team of requirements for project.

• Assist with selection of trade subcontractors.

• Conduct constructability reviews to bring value to the construction execution stage.

Construction Management

• Plan, organize, direct and control daily construction operations with direct leadership responsibilities for junior resources as assigned.

• Fully understand the Master Contract and Subcontractor Contracts.

• Plan and prepare 2 and 6 week construction resource loaded schedules and monitor progress against established master schedule, ensuring successful project completion within schedule and budget.

• Develop and measure productivity on site to measure planned progress against actual.

• Control site logistics, maximize efficiencies, minimize deficiencies of all work including all subcontractors, suppliers and employees.

• Establish site for construction.

• Maintain daily and ongoing reporting to track site progress.

• Maintain a clean and organized site.

• Execute the quality management program proactively to minimize deficiencies.

• Approve timesheets.

• Hold daily field level hazard assessments.

• Hold weekly toolbox talks.

• Conduct weekly subcontract progress meetings and hold everyone on site accountable to the Master Project Schedule.

• Purchase, maintain, track and forecast materials.

• Review all subcontractor submittals.

• Support the development of commissioning and turn over plans.

• Fix deficiencies in line with achieving total completion date.

• Manage risk during the project by following the Risk Management Plan.

• Communicate daily with the Project Manager and project team on the status of construction including any concerns or discrepancies that may require escalation.

• Attend owner meetings throughout the project.

• Manage, control and record all permit requirements, third party inspections, commissioning, training and hand over.

• Communicate with the office to manage administrative tasks.

• Responsible to ensure all on site contractually required items are implemented and completed.

• Champion health and safety and occupational practices and regulations.

• Provide cost-effective solutions to construction issues and coordinate with the Project Manager.

Post Construction Management

• Complete warranty work.

• Close all site accounts.

• Complete any deficiencies and issues related to the warranty period.

• Demobilize site.

Employee and Talent Management

• Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of direct reports.

• Coach and develop direct reports and employees on site.

• Partner with Human Resources to align people strategies to business objectives.

• Conduct direct reports performance review plans and assessments.

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in construction management, engineering or other relevant field

• Strong familiarity with contract administration, understanding drawings, specifications, architectural and engineering standards and building practices, including building codes

• 10 years' experience in the construction industry, preferably health care, education, sports and recreation construction

• Excellent budgeting, costing and scheduling skills

• Strong computer skills, MS Office, MS Project, Procore, SAP

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing all disciplines, internal employees and external sub-trades

• Ability to inspire trust in difficult situations by instilling confidence and engaging people on matters that affect them

• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges

• Works within tight deadlines and prioritizes of work to achieve them

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated through speaking to groups of employees on site, and communicating to a variety of stakeholders including clients, management and site employees

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills