General Manager

Whissell: Building More Than a Job

We’re looking for a dynamic General Manager to lead our company’s operations and drive growth across all departments. In this strategic role, you’ll oversee project delivery, manage teams, optimize resources, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and innovation. Your leadership will be key in building strong client relationships and ensuring the company meets its business goals. If you’re an experienced leader with a passion for the construction industry and a track record of success, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

· Oversee and supervise the activities of the construction operations departments

· Attend tender review meeting to review scope, productions, construction approach, competitive landscape

· Attend pre-construction meeting(s) to review project specs, tender and establish construction approach, ensuring the specific needs of the customer are met

· Review construction methods, scheduling and resource allocation with General Superintendent to ensure on time and on budget completion

· Review repair schedule and budgets

· Target new strategic business development opportunities in an effort to diversify and expand operations and profitability

· Mentor direct reports to ensure they develop skill sets to perform their current and successive roles successfully

· Build and maintain relationships with existing customers and new customers to foster company growth

· Ensure the company safety program is effective and being followed by all concerned, conduct regular site inspections to monitor safety compliance and implement change

· Review all incident investigations and implement changes to prevent reoccurrence

· Comply with Whissell and local Occupational Health and Safety regulations

· Monitor employee compliance with OHS rules and standards

· Maintain and foster a clean and organized work environment

Qualifications:

· Excellent computer skills including email, word and excel

· Expert knowledge of construction procedures, equipment utilization, safety practices

· Minimum of 15 years of construction experience in roles of increased responsibility.

Why Join us?

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Career advancement and professional Development
• Health Benefits: Excellent health, dental, and vision plan.

LTD, Life-insurance, EAP, and more with Open circle Benefits

• Safety Incentive Bonus (Hourly positions only)
• Retention Bonus (Hourly positions only)
• Safety Rewards Programs (Hourly positions only)
• Team environment
• Commitment to safety