Large Civil Contractor is seeking an experienced Operations Manager with 8+ years experience on a large infrastructure projects ($50m+) in Vancouver. Reporting to the General Manager, the Operations Manager provides overall leadership and responsibility for site operations and field personnel, typically involving project execution, production tracking, and resource optimization.

The Operations

Manager works closely with site supervisors and office staff (superintendents, project managers, estimators).

They will provide a collaborative and caring culture and the necessary tools and support for you to succeed, both personally and professionally. If you’re eager to work on innovative projects, be part of a great team.

Key Accountabilities of Operations Manager: Respond to customer needs

Ensure project performance aligns with plan

Duties & Responsibilities of Operations Manager: Lead the business culture to operate with safety, respect, professionalism, and efficiency

Support and demonstrate companies shared purpose, mission and values

Understand and deliver on each project’s scope of work, ensuring that the project team mitigates risks and enhances opportunities

Confirm technical approach by consulting with the division’s superintendents and foremen

Ensure schedule-driven, resource-loaded project execution plans are developed

Verify that the field operations have the facilities, materials, tools and resources to operate efficiently

Review project financial forecasting reports with the project managers and, when needed,



make adjustments to resourcing and equipment plans to enhance productivity

Work with the project manager and the Health and Safety team through site safety inspections, incident and near-miss reporting, development of site-specific instructions and general safe operating procedures

Be accountable for project teams’ performance and results

Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of staff, in coordination with the General Manager, HR and

Successful track record of operational leadership combined with management responsibilities in a company providing project management and technical services, preferably with experience in heavy civil contracting

Relevant degree or technical diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution, or equivalent experience The Operations Manager will have strong project financial management acumen gained in a complex business environment

Able to develop strategies to support the achievement of operational and financial goals

Robust client orientation and confidence to establish immediate credibility

Leadership, team building and excellent communication skills

Ability to manage a broad and diverse set of relationships and networks at all levels of the organization





Office and field environment, with frequent travel to active project sites

Operations Manager will oversee: Site logistics

Construction plan and execution strategy, adjustments to the plan as required

Resource tracking and planning – crew and equipment

Subcontractor management

Self-perform management, ensure operations are on task and achieving objectives/project requirements

Adherence to design, specification, and municipal or other owner requirements (temp and )

Cost and schedule control, understanding when and what changes to operations to make to achieve or beat base bid/plan

Field level change management

Field level conflict/issue management

Grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment that is at the forefront of a fast evolving business sector

Commitment to the training and wealth of opportunities for career development across job categories, project types and locations around North America

Site office based – fully furnished/equipped, within the Client’s trailer compound

May be required to work outside of normal work hours on occasion to meet the needs of the business

Frequent travel (mainly Vancouver and Lower Mainland British Columbia)

180,000+, discretionary bonus (up to 12% depending on unit performance), truck allowance or provided vehicle, gas card, 5% RRSP match, fully paid medical/dental etc program

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume. #

📌 Operations Manager, Infrastructure | Civil Contractor | Vancouver | Outpost Recruitment
🏢 Civil Contractor
📍 Vancouver