Operations Manager of Ontario

Demathieu Bard: Daring to endeavor!

Our Culture

Construction Demathieu & Bard (CDB) Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Demathieu Bard, a company based in France with over 160 years of experience in the construction industry, and has been operating in Canada since 1997. CDB specializes in major infrastructure construction and rehabilitation and is known for its innovative, complex construction methodologies and adaptability when undertaking challenging projects. As the general contractor, construction manager, and/or project manager, CDB continues to successfully deliver complex and challenging projects, particularly heavy infrastructure projects such as bridges, canals, dams, tunnels, culverts and viaducts.

Our technical ability and well-recognized ‘can-do’ attitude sets us apart. Our strength as an organization lies in the skills and drive of our employees and it is a point of pride for us to encourage and develop our talent. CDB has currently over 150 engineers and technicians in Canada, with a wide range of multi-disciplinary skills and a right balance of experienced and young professionals. As an organization we are committed to optimizing our skilled resources, emphasizing professional development, and encouraging knowledge sharing across the company.

Reporting to the Vice-President, Ontario, the Operations Manager oversees operational activities in Ontario division, including hiring project staff, managing training and development and performance management programs for project staff, lead, motivate and engage project staff to ensure timely and efficient completion of the construction projects. The Operations Manger is ultimately responsible for introducing best practices and improving operational processes and related programs.

Responsibilities

· Development and approval of project execution plans for a variety of heavy civil project

· Development and approval of project budgets, forecasting and associated cost reports

· Development and negotiation of contracts with project clients, vendors and subcontractors

· Development, approval and monitoring of project schedules

· Management and completion of claims and any associated legal proceedings with respect to contracts disputes

· Overall management of staff and resource planning related to project execution.

· Formulate and implement operational strategy

· Coordinate with other departments to effectively implement strategy

· Ensure all operations are carried efficiently, timely and within budget

· Analyze and improve operational systems and processes

· Improve and implement various operations related programs, including training and development, performance management

· Manage day to day operational activities

· Develop and deliver operational recruitment strategy

· Conducting interviews with prospective candidates for the operational positions

· Ensure legal compliance of operational processes and programs

· Lead, support, and mentor project staff

· Work closely with management team in Quebec and Ontario

· Participate in management meetings to contribute to strategic planning and provide strategic solutions to operational issues