Operations Director - ICI - Ottawa

Michael Page

  • Ottawa, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
  • Apply easily
Our client is a well-established Canadian construction leader with over 100 years of experience. Specializing in ICI projects as well as mid- and high-rise residential developments, they are experiencing strong growth in Eastern Ontario.Reporting directly to the Ottawa Buildings General Manager, you will:
  • Build & Lead the Team: Recruit key talent, implement onboarding and training, and manage ongoing staff development through coaching and mentoring.
  • Establish Operations: Implement and refine workflows for procurement, scheduling, safety, and reporting.
  • Drive Project Delivery: Oversee schedules, budgets, quality, change management, and HSSE across multiple sites, with regular on-site visits.
  • Manage Key Partners: Maintain strong relationships with architects, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  • Ensure Financial Control: Oversee job costing, quarterly P&L, cash flow, and expenses.
  • Support Procurement: Collaborate on bids and proposals, aligning operations with incoming work.
  • Oversee Contracts & Risk: Review contracts, resolve claims/insurance issues, and manage risk in partnership with the GM.
  • Scale Infrastructure: Plan for equipment, office, and technology needs as the division expands.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicantsA Major, Well known Full Service Construction BusinessLooking for a new Director of Operations for their Ottawa DivisionOperations Director - ICI - Ottawa
  • Execution: 15+ years in construction, with 10+ years in leadership roles; experience delivering major ICI projects ($100M+); strong knowledge of methods, scheduling, and financial reporting; familiarity with CM, Design-Build, and IPD delivery models.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to build, train, and lead high-performing teams; strong delegation and performance management skills; commitment to an inclusive workplace.
  • Approach: Safety-focused, decisive under pressure, excellent communicator with all stakeholders (from site teams to executives), strong analytical and process-oriented mindset, thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Operations Director - ICI - OttawaOur client is a well-established Canadian construction leader with over 100 years of experience. Specializing in ICI projects as well as mid- and high-rise residential developments, they are experiencing strong growth in Eastern Ontario.Operations Director - ICI - Ottawa
  • Competitive base salary up to $240,000 (based on experience)
  • Profit sharing program
  • RRSP matching
  • Comprehensive health benefits

Michael Page