Director of Operations

This senior operations leadership role is ideally suited for a professional with a background in construction or a closely related project-driven environment who is ready to take the next step and be developed into a future General Manager. The Director of Operations will play a central role in driving operational performance today while being intentionally developed as a future General Manager.

Our client is seeking a hands-on, strategic leader who understands the realities of managing construction or field-based operations — safety, scheduling, people, customers, and financial performance. You bring the ability to think broadly, simplify complexity, and lead teams through execution, while maintaining a strong presence in the day-to-day business.

Key Accountabilities

• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring industry-leading safety standards are consistently upheld across all operations.
• Lead daily operational activities to maximize productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
• Own operational and financial results, including P&L accountability, and present performance updates to senior leadership.
• Set and communicate clear priorities for operational teams aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives.
• Attract, develop, and retain talent; identify future leaders and make hiring decisions that support long-term growth.
• Drive strong employee engagement through regular communication, leadership visibility, and team development.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure projects and services are delivered safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline; P.Eng. designation is preferred. An MBA is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading operations or managing complex construction or industrial projects with financial and commercial responsibility.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, industrial services, or a similar operationally intensive environment is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success improving processes, systems, and workflows to deliver practical business results.
• Strong financial and operational acumen with the ability to manage competing priorities, timelines, and resources.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a collaborative, people-centered leadership style.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with employees, customers, and external partners.
• Track record of identifying and developing high-potential talent and future leaders.