Operations Director - ICI - Ottawa
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
Client Details
Operations Director - ICI - Ottawa
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.
Description
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.
Profile
Operations 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.
Job Offer
Operations Director - ICI - Ottawa
- Competitive base salary up to $240,000 (based on experience)
- Profit sharing program
- RRSP matching
- Comprehensive health benefits
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 applicants
About Michael Page
Welcome to the Michael Page global company profile.
Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents.
While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.
Our teams are broken down to focus on industry, assignment type, salary level and location, so your hiring requirements or job search will all be handled by a specialist who knows your sector inside-out. We are confident that our expertise can add value to your recruitment or job search process – get in touch to find out more.
Operations Director - ICI - Ottawa
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
Client Details
Operations Director - ICI - Ottawa
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.
Description
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.
Profile
Operations 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.
Job Offer
Operations Director - ICI - Ottawa
- Competitive base salary up to $240,000 (based on experience)
- Profit sharing program
- RRSP matching
- Comprehensive health benefits
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 applicants
About Michael Page
Welcome to the Michael Page global company profile.
Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents.
While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.
Our teams are broken down to focus on industry, assignment type, salary level and location, so your hiring requirements or job search will all be handled by a specialist who knows your sector inside-out. We are confident that our expertise can add value to your recruitment or job search process – get in touch to find out more.