Forbes Bros Ltd is seeking Vice President of Operations to oversee the pursuit, project execution and close out of a portfolio of large-scale projects across the organization.

The Vice President of Operations will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Major Projects, and work collaboratively with the Forbes Bros Ltd Major Projects Leadership Team. This position plays an active leadership role in the identification of process improvements and required change management to ensure projects are completed in accordance with client requirements.

Forbes Bros Ltd has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits plan including pension
• Opportunity for a hybrid work week
• Safe, family orientated working environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
• Successfully drive behavioral change and apply expertise in corporate and project contract management within Canadian FBL Operations
• Develop project execution metrics and metric-based dashboards that monitor project progress and streamline process, including percentage completion analysis to compare status of actual project-to-project budgets
• Continuously review current project requirements to ensure operating divisions are completing projects in accordance with client specifications and within budgetary and scheduling allotments
• Participate in project-debriefing sessions on a monthly/quarterly basis to verify project status and identify any required process improvements or change requests required
• Ensure accurate internal and external reporting for all projects by leading the development of best practice reporting and methodologies based on client specifications
• Provide insight and direction to project leads and/or estimating in reference to upcoming bids or project status updates
• Collaborate with leadership on all potential mergers and acquisitions ensuring newly acquired companies are fully integrated with a focus on incorporating best practices in contract management
• Initiate activities designed to develop people managers and employees to lead Safety, Quality, and Productivity efforts within their projects
• Report to stakeholders on key deliverables and project milestones
• Maintain and develop business relationships with key stakeholders and clients
• Ensure quality control, safety standards and contract specifications are met on all projects across the portfolio
• Ensure the management of all aspects of procured projects including scheduling, tracking, contract management and process improvements
• Ability to drive organizational change at all levels

What We're Looking For:

• Post-secondary education in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred; those with an engineering degree from another discipline with relevant experience will be considered
• 10 (ten) + years' experience in civil/structural design and/or construction of high voltage transmission line or substation projects is required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or professional experience equivalency
• Technical trade certification (Power Line Technician) an asset
• Experience working with power transmission utilities and environmental agencies and/or regulatory authorities
• Strong working knowledge of computer applications, including MS Office suite, and computer-based scheduling and tracking software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Strong leadership and team building skills, including the ability to lead by example, build consensus, actively listen, and engage/influence employees at all levels
• Task oriented with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal and client service skills with strong ethics and professionalism
• Able and willing to present a current valid Driver's License and an acceptable five (5) year drivers abstract
• Able and willing to frequently travel to field/on-site with work hour flexibility to accommodate project/site schedule

Please note: In compliance with Client and Project/Work site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practices in recruiting and hiring to promote diversity and equality in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted will be contacted.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-access Drug and Alcohol test.