General manager Jobs in Waterloo, ON

General Manager

Hamilton, ON

Reference CG- 17705

Our client, a provider of large scale industrial construction, is seeking a General Manager for their Hamilton operations. This position is the most senior local role and will be looked to for people leadership and development, operations and business strategy. This is a phenomenal opportunity to take an existing business with strongly aligned processes, support, and market opportunities, to the next level.

The successful candidate will be an effective collaborator with a team-oriented approach to project management, operations and client development. The team would welcome a Senior Project Leader who is ready to step into operations management and be open to growing and contributing to an already successful business.

Are you looking to play a critical role in the continued growth of a well-established business?

Responsibilities will include :

• Manage, coach, and support the operations functions within the company, providing leadership and direction to ensure proposal milestones and project timelines are met.
• Research and implement a focused plan to develop the strategic targets and opportunities, along with attaining achievable growth objectives.
• Build key relationships with target clients, identifying and mapping business opportunities and successfully converting them to customers.
• Actively participate in the marketing and proposal processes for bids as well as managing the preparation, evaluation and review of tenders and awards.
• Assist in managing budgets and maintaining project controls.
• Developing team members, exemplifying strong project management skills and best practices as it relates to scheduling, risk management, controls and communication as well as general business acumen.
• Monitor and maintain company processes including training, employee development, health and safety and other company regulated policies and procedures.
• Collaborating with safety, quality, finance and support services to execute a safe and operationally sound business.
• Ensuring compliance with all internal reporting and safety standards.
• Provide constructive feedback to team members regarding safety, performance and quality.
• Other duties as required.

We are searching for a resourceful individual with a strong work-ethic, interpersonal skills and the ability to lead an organization focused on team and revenue growth. The General Manager will promote and practice company values in nurturing a safe, creative, innovative and enjoyable work environment. A demonstrated commitment to a safe working environment, being a visible leader for safety, and providing a constant and enduring commitment to zero-harm to employees, other personnel, the environment, and the community is essential in this role.

The successful candidate will also have the following experience and skills :

Our client believes that by embracing diversity and inclusion, we create stronger, more innovative, and empathetic workplaces and would welcome candidates from all races and genders.