Overview
The Pave Manager has direct responsibility and accountability for the safety and operational performance of the estimating and operations of the GVA Pave Division. The Pave Manager plays a key role in executing safety policies, performance plans, cost savings, KPI targets, and work with staff to ensure projects are completed safely, on budget, no deficiencies, and customer satisfaction. In addition to the Pave operations management activities, the Pave Manager will also lead the Pave estimating team to secure work for the Pave Division.
The Pave Manager is integral in developing the capability of the GVA organization to increase construction revenue and organizational capability. This includes coaching and mentoring direct reports and continually promoting a culture of agility, collaboration and empowerment (ACE) enabling continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Health and Safety :
- Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environment areas. Promotes a positive safety culture through leadership by example.
- Ensures safe and healthy working conditions in sites under his / her responsibility
- Ensure strict compliance with all health and safety rules and country regulations
Financial Management :
Promotes a culture of performance. Effectively develops goals and objectives to implement actions, track performance and continuously look for opportunities for improvementActively monitor projects performance with level of detail to drive execution and trackingEnsure holdbacks, accounts receivable and additional financial items are driven to reduce working capital.Participate in monthly financial review with team of the P&L and Balance sheet.Identify areas of CAPEX to increase performance in operationsParticipate in the development of winter memos and strategic reviews.Estimating :
Reviews all contract, tender and bonding documents for Lafarge acceptanceAssess projects and prepare bids for tender and negotiationAnalyze profitability of customers and projectsAnalysis and acquisition of construction projects with appropriate marginsReview all outgoing bids prior to submission with the Estimator and / or GM in order to ensure accuracy and strategic appropriateness of cost estimatesEnsure compilation of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports estimating reports, as well as safety reportsApply market and industry knowledge to determine a profitable, yet appropriately competitive profit margin to outgoing bidsEnsures change orders are pricedProvides guidance and assistance to the project manager on specific items related to the project bid / award phaseOperations Management :
Overall management of field operations of Pave Division.Lead direct reports to ensure best practices, processes, and activities are optimized and costs are best in class.Manage equipment fleet to effectively utilize keeping costs to minimum while being efficient.Environment, Land & Community Relations :
Establishes the environment as a priority. Ensures all local and provincial and federal regulations are met or exceeded by following Lafarge best practices and conditions of site permits.Ensure crews have been orientated and trained in environmental responsibilities.Follow Group and country corporate social responsibility objectives in pave and construction related community relations activities.People Management :
Promotes a diverse culture of inclusivity, integrity, and accountabilityTakes the time to be present in all locations of the operations, and to be open to all levels of the organization, to communication and concerns.Ensure the right persons are in the right position. Hires and dismisses staff in coordination with HR, as required.Participates in the building of the career and succession plan for the key positions and employees in the paving and concrete construction operations.Dimensions :
Direct Reports - 1 General Superintendent, 3 Superintendents, 2 Estimators, and 2 CoordinatorsIndirect Reports - Unionized employeesVolumes - k tonnes of Asphalt2 Paving Crews, 2 Milling Crews, 3 Concrete CrewsSpecific Accountabilities
Income Statements & Balance Sheets for GVA Pave DivisionConcrete and Paving EstimatesAnnual Budget including key targets on EBITWhat we offer
Base Salary : $,.00 to $,.00 (Potential for flexibility on salary for the right candidate)Bonus Eligibility : up to 30% of base salaryBenefits : This position offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package (Flex plan) and participation in a defined contribution (DC) pension planVehicle : This position will come with either a company-provided vehicle or vehicle allowance (To be determined).Qualification Profile
Education :
Degree in Engineering, Diploma from Technical Institute in Engineering, or related field experiencePreference given to postgraduate business qualificationsExperience and Skill Set :
Minimum of 5 years of management experienceMinimum of 5 years of field experienceProven team leadershipExcellent problem solving and analytical skillsStrong communication, negotiation and change management skillsGood knowledge of Asphalt, Paving, and / or Construction industry and working in unionized environmentAbility to foster and grow a strong safety cultureIndependent thinkerHigh capacity of working under pressure and stressCompetencies :
Leading PeopleTechnical knowledgeComposureDrive for ResultsDeveloping Direct Reports & OthersDelegationCustomer FocusInterpersonal SavvyManagerial CourageBuilding Effective Teams