Position: General Manager

Supporting: Project & Program & Client Locations in multi-trade construction and/or facilities management

Location: Greater Toronto Area

Summary:
To plan, in conjunction with the management team and input from the advisory board; to oversee the execution of the strategic business plan. Overall responsibility for planning, marketing, sales, estimating, execution and conduct of the organization’s performance, and business development plan.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Business Code: Encourage and drive to match or exceed industry standards.
  • Operation & Control: Implement and review annual quality and business plans monthly. Ensure controls for tendering, purchasing, subcontracting, and accounting. Focus on man hours, labor productivity, and cash flow. Achieve client contractual KPIs.
  • Business Representation: Always maintain corporate image through professional presentation and representation of the business.
  • Reporting: Daily tender information, cash flow analysis, and job plans. Monthly billing forecasts and operational progress. Quarterly business reviews and management reports. Annual strategic planning and performance reviews.
  • Safety: Achieve zero lost time injuries and TRIR targets. Minimize risk through continuous assessment.
  • Financial Performance: Meet or exceed budget. Achieve sales growth and business development targets.
  • Quality & Client Satisfaction: Work with Site Managers to identify cost savings and develop contingency plans. Ensure resources support standard business practices.
  • Human Resources: Establish an annual HR plan focusing on succession planning, performance, and legislative compliance. Foster enthusiasm and morale. Provide leadership and recognize employee contributions.
  • Marketing Effectiveness: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, client and all jurisdictional requirements.
  • Objectives: Define and review divisional objectives quarterly.
  • Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of company information, including but not limited to : financial, employee, payroll, marketing, supplier information, or otherwise.

Requirements:

  • Education: University Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Experience: 10+ years of leadership in a related industry.
  • Special Qualifications: Participate in upgrading courses to stay current with policy, technology, and growth.
  • Decision Making: Make decisions within legislative, company policy, and senior management direction frameworks. Handle complex situations with no established guidelines.
  • Health & Safety: Comply with Occupational Health and Safety laws and procedures. Attend required training and PPE on site.
  • Physical Requirements: 75% sitting with occasional lifting, climbing, walking, bending, stooping, standing, and kneeling.
  • Work Environment: Mainly office with site visits.

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Communication: Consistent and clear information sharing. Active listening.
  • Decision Making: Well-informed decisions supporting the organization.
  • Leadership: Professionalism under changing conditions. Support and direction for a wide range of individuals.
  • Negotiation: Open discussions to handle conflicts. Objective and neutral.
  • Networking: Build networks for information and support.
  • Planning & Organization: Accurate estimation of task durations and difficulty. Prioritize critical tasks.
  • Problem Solving: Research and develop multiple solutions.
  • Resource Management: Control and limit resource use, including time restrictions.
  • Results Orientation: Focus on desired outcomes. Ownership of duties.
  • Strategic Thinking: Develop long-term strategies.
  • Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with other business leaders and business units

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process