Nuna Group of Companies
Project Operations Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Edmonton, AB, CA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Highly effective at translating business priorities into operating realities with a proven ability to work at all levels (with customers and internally) to execute operating plans without compromising
- Ability to understand and change an organization's culture.
- Ability to create a safe, collaborative, and respectful working environment and culture.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
- Results-driven and strong ability to put structures in place.
- Strong aptitude for schedule creation, adherence and project planning at resource and activities levels. P6 knowledge helpful.
- Advanced computer skills with excellent knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel) and exposure to JD Edwards and other reporting tools including Power BI and CUBE Safety system.
- Acts with honesty and professionalism at the highest ethical standards.
- Demonstrates a superior knowledge of company processes and applicable legislation.
- Demonstrates organizational capabilities, superior attention to detail and good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Demonstrates the ability to self-manage, handle multiple tasks, and take initiative.
- Anticipates issues and implements solutions before problems occur and promotes continuous improvement.
- Minimum ten (10) years’ relevant experience working in a similar role.
- Experience in Industrial construction and/or mining industry is strongly preferred.
- Related 4-year Degree in Engineering or Business Management from a recognized institute is required.
- Other related certification or equivalent work experience may also be accepted.
Full description
Position Scope
The Nuna Group of Companies is now accepting resumes for an Project Operations Manager (internally known as an Operations Manager) with large earthworks construction projects experience. Nuna is the largest Inuit-owned heavy civil construction, earthworks and mine construction contractor in Canada.
The Project Operations Manager, is accountable for directing the overall activities of multiple projects and company operational activities, as well as managing our Project Managers. Utilizing your leadership skills and experience in order to direct the work of others and make quick decisions. You must be well-organized and favor safety above everything else
Some of what we offer:
- Diverse and rewarding project experiences across Canada.
- Collaborative team that works to foster a culture of safety and focus on continuous improvement.
- Competitive total compensation package including company matching RRSPs.
- Immediate company paid health and wellness benefits including flex spending account.
Responsibilities
Safety, Environment and Training
- Ensure that adequate safety and environmental standards, procedures and methods of work are being maintained consistently across all projects.
- Participate in the development and subsequent updates of project specific risk matrix (safety and environmental)
- Partners with Safety Manager and Training teams to develop and be accountable for adherence to Nuna specific operational training standards.
- Mentor, train, coach, and hold project-based teams accountable to deliver and improve operational performance.
- Ensure that Nuna and its workforce remain compliant with all Project, Provincial, Territorial, and Federal rules and regulations.
- Responsible for engaging with Indigenous partners in support of Indigenous engagement and community development on projects.
Estimating, Budgeting and Execution Planning
- Partners with Estimating teams on new project opportunities (bids) to ensure that the development of crews and fleet productivities of planned tasks and constructability thereof are aligned.
- Review all new projects with the project team to explore and implement executional strategies that will improve on the planned targets/budgets, ensuring they are aware of and have the means to track against the baseline production KPI’s for each task.
- Ensures the necessary resources are in place to execute contracts on schedule.
- Interface with clients frequently and effectively, managing the relationship and driving business development.