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:
- Ten or more years in industrial project management.
- Experience developing team members and supporting their professional development,
- Safety focused, leading the implementation of project specific health, safety, and environment plans.
- Outstanding professional reputation for being a strong collaborator with the proven ability to execute on carefully crafted strategic plans for business or project success.
- Ability to digest and analyze complex documents and make thoughtful business informed decisions.
- Strong ability to build and maintain complex relationships.
- Ability to develop business and maintain meaningful client relationships over time.
- Competency in budgets, estimating, cost control, and analysis/reporting.
- Ability to persuade, inform and educate working with complex mechanical engineering concepts.
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.
To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below.
This is a confidential search, by expressing interest you agree to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
If you have questions about this opportunity, contact Cassandra George, Senior Consultant at 647-888-5199 or cgeorge@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Cassandra know.
