Business Unit Manager - Bridges M/F
About the role
Provide input into the corporate strategic plan and budget specific to the Bridges business unit;
Develop the bridge Business Unit’s operational plans and budgets;
Assist in assessing and determining major purchases;
Work with the equipment manager on meeting Business Unit’s equipment needs;
Ensure communication of information/activities to Management Team and from Management Team for the Bridge Business Unit;
Provide input into policy issues;
Develop profitable business relationships with clients/partners, potential clients/partners and consultants. Monitor industry trends for business opportunities, determine target markets, and interact with customers and potential customers to increase market awareness, grow the business, negotiate contracts/partnerships, solve problems and solicit feedback. Develop trust and respect in the marketplace, being known as a good and honest contractor;
Develop and maintain market intelligence, this includes potential work, work that is being done, industry trends/new developments, competitive analysis, and calls for tenders;
Procure work through managing, estimating, and bidding. This includes assessing and providing accurate cost estimates/bids and the required documentation to obtain profitable bridge contracts, obtaining suppliers and subcontractors, and conceptualizing how to do the work;
Set profit margins based on predicted competition levels, work on hand, and desirability of the project;
Provide leadership to the Project Manager/Estimators and Superintendents in project/work planning and the management of contracts/agreements to meet or exceed the specifications and expectations, within or below scheduled time, and costs outlined. This includes allocating crews and equipment between jobs for most efficient utilization;
Track present work-loads, future projects and potential work to maximize productivity and avoid over commitment or conflicting scheduling;
Resolve problems with client/consultants;
Determine processes/procedures/approaches for projects to condense the time, overlap schedules, increase efficiencies, increase productivity, reduce costs and/or increase profits while maintaining quality standards. Work with field on resolving problems;
Ensure quality through site visits and inspections or independent testing;
Maintain job files/data and complete all required documentation accurately and on time. Ensure project expenses are entered on a timely basis so that project profitability can be monitored on a daily basis;Liaise and work with partner companies; attend pre-construction meetings as may be required;
Review projects, analyzing and documenting estimated vs. actual costs - what was done, when, how, why. Use this data for estimating future work/projects and to continuously improve the estimating/bidding process. Analyze information related to completed projects to continuously learn and improve project delivery;
Develop a reliable source of excellent suppliers and subcontractor.Since 1974, Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. has grown from a small municipal road contractor, to a multi-faceted general civil construction service and highway maintenance organization. Operating throughout Western Canada, Carmacks Enterprises is an industry leader in handling all aspects of heavy civil construction.
What is the role?
You are a proactive leader who takes ownership of tasks and responsibilities, regardless of size or complexity. The role requires a motivated, results-driven professional with strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach. Success in this position depends on the ability to combine technical expertise, sound judgment, and effective communication to deliver quality outcomes and foster a high-performing team environment.
Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, the Bridges Business Unit Manager is accountable for leading and managing the bridge construction business to achieve profitable growth, operational excellence, and a strong safety culture. The position requires strong industry knowledge, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to building lasting relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
About VINCI Construction
Premier groupe français et acteur mondial de premier plan de la construction, VINCI Construction réunit plus de 830 entreprises et près de 69000 collaborateurs dans une centaine de pays. Ses expertises s’étendent à l’ensemble des métiers du bâtiment, du génie civil, et des activités spécialisées associés à la construction
VINCI Construction se caractérise, outre l’étendue de sces expertises, par un modèle économique articulé en trois composantes complémentaires.
Un réseau de filiales locales :
- en France, avec VINCI Construction France, qui dispose en métropole d’un réseau solidement ancré de 450 centres de profit, et VINCI Construction Dom-Tom, représenté par une trentaine de filiales locales implantées dans les départements, territoires et collectivités d’outre-mer ;
- à l’international, avec VINCI Construction UK au Royaume-Uni; avec Warbud, SMP, Prumstav, SMS et APS Alkon en Europe centrale et enfin avec Sogea-Satom en Afrique ;
Des métiers de spécialités exercés à l’échelle mondiale : Soletanche Freyssinet (fondations et technologies du sol, structures, nucléaire) ; Entrepose Contracting (infrastructures parapétrolières et gazières) ; Une division dédiée au management et à la réalisation de projets complexes, avec VINCI Construction Grands Projets, VINCI Construction Terrassement et Dodin Campenon Bernard, qui interviennent sur le marché des grands ouvrages de génie civil et de bâtiment, en France et à l’international. VINCI Construction est le creuset de la culture d’entrepreneur du Groupe et de son schéma de management, qui conjugue décentralisation, travail en réseau, autonomie et responsabilité individuelle de l’encadrement, valorisation des hommes et réactivité des organisations.
Business Unit Manager - Bridges M/F
About the role
Provide input into the corporate strategic plan and budget specific to the Bridges business unit;
Develop the bridge Business Unit’s operational plans and budgets;
Assist in assessing and determining major purchases;
Work with the equipment manager on meeting Business Unit’s equipment needs;
Ensure communication of information/activities to Management Team and from Management Team for the Bridge Business Unit;
Provide input into policy issues;
Develop profitable business relationships with clients/partners, potential clients/partners and consultants. Monitor industry trends for business opportunities, determine target markets, and interact with customers and potential customers to increase market awareness, grow the business, negotiate contracts/partnerships, solve problems and solicit feedback. Develop trust and respect in the marketplace, being known as a good and honest contractor;
Develop and maintain market intelligence, this includes potential work, work that is being done, industry trends/new developments, competitive analysis, and calls for tenders;
Procure work through managing, estimating, and bidding. This includes assessing and providing accurate cost estimates/bids and the required documentation to obtain profitable bridge contracts, obtaining suppliers and subcontractors, and conceptualizing how to do the work;
Set profit margins based on predicted competition levels, work on hand, and desirability of the project;
Provide leadership to the Project Manager/Estimators and Superintendents in project/work planning and the management of contracts/agreements to meet or exceed the specifications and expectations, within or below scheduled time, and costs outlined. This includes allocating crews and equipment between jobs for most efficient utilization;
Track present work-loads, future projects and potential work to maximize productivity and avoid over commitment or conflicting scheduling;
Resolve problems with client/consultants;
Determine processes/procedures/approaches for projects to condense the time, overlap schedules, increase efficiencies, increase productivity, reduce costs and/or increase profits while maintaining quality standards. Work with field on resolving problems;
Ensure quality through site visits and inspections or independent testing;
Maintain job files/data and complete all required documentation accurately and on time. Ensure project expenses are entered on a timely basis so that project profitability can be monitored on a daily basis;Liaise and work with partner companies; attend pre-construction meetings as may be required;
Review projects, analyzing and documenting estimated vs. actual costs - what was done, when, how, why. Use this data for estimating future work/projects and to continuously improve the estimating/bidding process. Analyze information related to completed projects to continuously learn and improve project delivery;
Develop a reliable source of excellent suppliers and subcontractor.Since 1974, Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. has grown from a small municipal road contractor, to a multi-faceted general civil construction service and highway maintenance organization. Operating throughout Western Canada, Carmacks Enterprises is an industry leader in handling all aspects of heavy civil construction.
What is the role?
You are a proactive leader who takes ownership of tasks and responsibilities, regardless of size or complexity. The role requires a motivated, results-driven professional with strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach. Success in this position depends on the ability to combine technical expertise, sound judgment, and effective communication to deliver quality outcomes and foster a high-performing team environment.
Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, the Bridges Business Unit Manager is accountable for leading and managing the bridge construction business to achieve profitable growth, operational excellence, and a strong safety culture. The position requires strong industry knowledge, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to building lasting relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
About VINCI Construction
Premier groupe français et acteur mondial de premier plan de la construction, VINCI Construction réunit plus de 830 entreprises et près de 69000 collaborateurs dans une centaine de pays. Ses expertises s’étendent à l’ensemble des métiers du bâtiment, du génie civil, et des activités spécialisées associés à la construction
VINCI Construction se caractérise, outre l’étendue de sces expertises, par un modèle économique articulé en trois composantes complémentaires.
Un réseau de filiales locales :
- en France, avec VINCI Construction France, qui dispose en métropole d’un réseau solidement ancré de 450 centres de profit, et VINCI Construction Dom-Tom, représenté par une trentaine de filiales locales implantées dans les départements, territoires et collectivités d’outre-mer ;
- à l’international, avec VINCI Construction UK au Royaume-Uni; avec Warbud, SMP, Prumstav, SMS et APS Alkon en Europe centrale et enfin avec Sogea-Satom en Afrique ;
Des métiers de spécialités exercés à l’échelle mondiale : Soletanche Freyssinet (fondations et technologies du sol, structures, nucléaire) ; Entrepose Contracting (infrastructures parapétrolières et gazières) ; Une division dédiée au management et à la réalisation de projets complexes, avec VINCI Construction Grands Projets, VINCI Construction Terrassement et Dodin Campenon Bernard, qui interviennent sur le marché des grands ouvrages de génie civil et de bâtiment, en France et à l’international. VINCI Construction est le creuset de la culture d’entrepreneur du Groupe et de son schéma de management, qui conjugue décentralisation, travail en réseau, autonomie et responsabilité individuelle de l’encadrement, valorisation des hommes et réactivité des organisations.