Director of Operations

About Us:

AT LAURIN, our unwavering commitment revolves around enhancing the quality of life for every member of our team, their families, and the communities we serve, not just for today but for the years ahead. Our dedication extends to providing an unmatched sense of job security within a positive and professionally nurturing work environment.

In this regard, we are currently seeking a qualified candidate to for the role of General Manager. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and requires and outcome-oriented individual dedicated to ensuring that projects are finished on schedule, within budget, while prioritizing safety and maintaining exceptional quality standards. The ideal candidate is an ethical leader who takes pride in guiding and inspiring the project team. They work collaboratively with senior leadership, stakeholders, and project teams to collectively achieve the goal of a successful project.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple construction projects, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline targets are met.
• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to identify resource needs and priorities.
• Oversee project budgets, cost estimates, and forecasts, ensuring adherence to goals and tracking expenditures.
• Manage project procurement, trade partner selection, and contract negotiations for cost-efficiency and quality.
• Lead internal and external project teams to ensure clear communication and coordination.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities to secure necessary permits and approvals.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project progress, quality, safety, and team health.
• Prepare monthly project status reports for stakeholders.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address unforeseen issues.
• Implement standard operating processes across all construction projects.
• Supervise commissioning and handover procedures, ensuring client expectations are met.
• Assist with pursuits, pre-construction planning, and bid-closing.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and lessons-learned sessions for continuous improvement.
• Mentor and coach direct reports and provide performance feedback.
• Lead teams of estimators and stakeholders in GTA region pursuits.
• Oversee internal team, task management, strategies, resource planning, and proposal document preparation.
• Communicate and present detailed estimates, proposals, and qualifications to Executive Management.
• Lead subcontractor and vendor selection processes.
• Support the estimating & project teams with transition from pre-construction to construction operations.
• Create engaging proposal materials, leveraging visuals to enhance clarity and narrative.
• Conduct client research to inform strategy and planning, facilitating interview preparation and presentations.
• Engage with professional organizations to strengthen proposals and positioning.
• Perform market research to identify potential clients and trends.
• Maintain strong client relationships and uphold company brand identity.
• Knowledge of estimating and proposal fundamentals, and ability to facilitate pursuit processes.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project pursuits.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in ICI and/or multi-residential construction.

Education:

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business or Construction/Project Management or Technical Diploma or Certificate in similar disciplines combined with relevant experience.

Professional Designations: P.Eng., M.Eng., LEED, PMP

Salary: $180,000+

Benefits:

• RRSP Matching
• Profit-Sharing
• Extended Health
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Extended Health Care
• Vision Care
• On-site Parking