Construction Operations Manager

LEAD THE FIELD. BUILD THE OPERATION.

You know how to deliver one complex building envelope project. This is your opportunity to build the field operation that keeps every Alberta project moving.

Centra is growing its building envelope remediation business across Alberta. We are looking for a construction operations leader who can create consistency across multiple active projects, develop strong Site Supervisors, and make the operational decisions that protect safety, quality, schedule, and margin.

This is not a role focused on running the daily activities of one job site. You will lead through Site Supervisors, allocate labour and resources across a portfolio of projects, remove barriers before they affect production, and build the field structure required for sustainable growth.

What you will own

• The safe, efficient, profitable execution of building envelope remediation projects across Alberta, with individual project values ranging from approximately $500K to $10M+.
• Field performance across multiple concurrent projects, including schedule execution, labour productivity, resource allocation, procurement readiness, quality, and operational risk.
• The leadership and development of Site Supervisors, Forepersons, Carpenters, and site teams, creating clear expectations and consistent accountability across every project.
• The operating rhythm between field teams, Project Management, Estimating, suppliers, consultants, and executive leadership.
• The systems, standards, and scalable practices that allow Alberta operations to grow without compromising quality, safety, profitability, or the client experience.

What the work looks like

• Review the full project portfolio and make informed decisions about labour, equipment, materials, and competing site priorities.
• Identify schedule pressure, production gaps, procurement needs, constructability issues, and operational risks early, then mobilize the right people and solutions.
• Coach Site Supervisors to lead confidently, solve problems at the right level, and deliver consistent standards across different teams and locations.
• Monitor field productivity, cost impacts, resource utilization, and forecasted labour requirements, taking corrective action when performance begins to drift.
• Provide technical leadership on building envelope remediation, self-performed work, trade coordination, quality control, and consultant-driven requirements.
• Represent field operations in key client, consultant, and project meetings with credibility, sound judgment, and a solutions-focused approach.
• Strengthen Alberta operations through repeatable processes, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction experience in multi-family building envelope remediation or a closely related field, including senior operational leadership.
• Proven responsibility for multiple concurrent projects in the $500K-$10M+ range.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and construction management platforms such as ProjectSight, Procore, Autodesk Build, or comparable systems.
• Experience leading self-performed work and managing trade partners within a general contracting environment.
• A strong track record of leading and developing site leadership teams, including Site Supervisors and Forepersons, as well as skilled field crews.
• Experience delivering consultant-driven, contract-based projects. Knowledge of CCDC contracts is strongly preferred.
• Practical knowledge of the Alberta construction market, including its labour environment, trade base, suppliers, regulations, and regional operating realities.
• This is a field-based leadership role operating from Calgary, with frequent travel to active projects in Calgary, Edmonton, and surrounding Alberta markets. The successful candidate must be able to maintain a visible, consistent presence across the operation.

The leader we are looking for

You can move between the field and the bigger operational picture without losing sight of either. Site leaders trust your judgment because you understand the work, but you do not solve every problem for them. You set the standard, ask the right questions, coach people to stronger decisions, and step in decisively when the business needs you.

You plan ahead, communicate early, and remain composed when priorities compete. You understand that strong operations require more than getting the work done. They require predictable systems, capable leaders, disciplined follow-through, and decisions that balance safety, quality, schedule, customer confidence, and financial performance.

Who are we?

OWN IT! That’s more than just a motto at Centra—it’s our way of life. As a 100% employee-owned company, we’re not just working for a paycheck; we’re investing in our future together. With state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in Langley and Calgary, and branches across British Columbia and Alberta, Centra is a leader in high-performance vinyl windows and building envelope restorations. For 40 years, we’ve been perfecting our craft and our culture, earning national acclaim as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and Best Managed Companies. We’re driven by growth and innovation, powered by our dedicated team. Now is an exciting time to join us as we embark on major expansion plans. At Centra, your career isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to OWN your growth, your future, and your impact. Embrace the challenge, shape your success, and OWN IT with Centra!

More about our Award Winning Company!

We won the National Award for “Best Managed Companies” in 2022! This award is Canada’s leading business awards program, recognizing excellence in private Canadian-owned companies. Only the best are awarded with this prestigious designation.

We also won the National WaterStone Award for “Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture”. This award recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations for fostering higher performance corporate cultures that help sustain a competitive advantage. We won because of our dedication, work ethic, and commitment to our culture.

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