Posted 24 months ago
VP Operations, Western Canada
@ Flatiron Construction Corp
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
FlatironDragados is hiring a Vice President of Operations for Western Canada to lead large and mega heavy civil infrastructure projects. The role carries executive accountability for regional project performance, P&L, bid approvals and leadership of high-performing teams. Compensation is CAD $350,000 to $415,000 per year, plus a vehicle allowance.
Pay:
$350,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Provide executive leadership across large and mega projects in Western Canada
- Hold accountability for regional P&L, cost, schedule and cash flow
- Approve major bids and subcontractor and supplier awards
- Champion an uncompromising safety culture
- Build leadership capacity and align talent with project needs
Requirements summary:
- 20+ years in heavy civil construction, 15+ years managing construction teams
- General contractor experience on large heavy civil projects
- Strong financial reporting and analytical skills
- Proven claims management and negotiation experience
- Expert knowledge of construction means and methods
- Bachelor's degree is an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2024-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Executive |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 20+ years |
| Management experience | 15+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Veterans |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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Flatiron Construction Corp
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Full company description
What is Flatiron? We’re more than a construction company. We are an organization of some 3,500 people with diverse backgrounds and varied expertise who share a singular focus on enhancing the well-being of people and communities. We bring together industry-leading engineers, highly skilled craft workers and other professionals to deliver innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges across the U.S. and Canada. Flatiron builds highways and bridges; aviation, rail and transit; dams and water treatment facilities; and underground projects that fuel local economies, improve safety and enhance efficiency. Flatiron engineers harness the art and science of structural design to create solutions that are as beautiful as they are functional. Our craft employees and on-site leaders bring vital experience to each project to turn vision into reality. And our project leaders collaborate with project owners to deliver solutions that meet challenging criteria—safely—while at the same time mitigating risk for all those involved. Beyond safely delivering outstanding projects, Flatiron people demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning, sustainability, our clients and partners, and the communities where we live and work. We build careers. We hire and advance the best engineers, craft workers and other professionals in our industry. We transform infrastructure.
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- Reported office locations
- 385 Interlocken Crescent, Suite 900, Broomfield, CO 80021, US
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- Business categories
- Building Material
- Transportation
- Real Estate
- Other recorded names
- Flatiron Construction Corp
- Specialties
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Highway
- Road and Interchange Construction
- Bridge Construction
- Rail Construction
- Airport Construction
- Dam
- Water
- Industrial and Underground Construction
- Design-Build
- Engineering
- Bid-Build
- Progressive Design-Build
- Construction Manager/ General Contractor (CM/GC)
- and Public-Private Partnerships (P3)
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What is Flatiron? We’re more than a construction company. We are an organization of some 3,500 people with diverse backgrounds and varied expertise who share a singular focus on enhancing the well-being of people and communities. We bring together industry-leading engineers, highly skilled craft workers and other professionals to deliver innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges across the U.S. and Canada…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Broomfield, CO |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1947 |
| Specialties | Heavy Civil ConstructionHighwayRoad and Interchange ConstructionBridge ConstructionRail ConstructionAirport ConstructionDamWaterIndustrial and Underground ConstructionDesign-Build |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 49 |
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Overview
Are you an accomplished operational executive ready to lead some of Western Canada’s most significant infrastructure projects - and shape what comes next for FlatironDragados in the region? As Vice President of Operations, Western Canada, you will hold executive accountability for the operational and financial performance of some of the largest and most complex projects in our portfolio and lead the continued growth of our business. You will lead and align high-performing teams, strengthen operational execution and position the business for sustained growth - while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and collaboration.
Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to define and implement the divisional strategy while ensuring alignment with the broader organizational vision.
Apply now and transform your career with us.
What you will be doing
- Provide executive leadership across a portfolio of large and mega projects throughout Western Canada, driving safe, predictable and commercially successful delivery.
- Hold accountability for regional project performance, including P&L, cost, schedule, cash flow, forecasting and overall financial health.
- Shape the project pipeline by approving major bids and proposed work in partnership with project leadership and bid review committees.
- Champion an uncompromising safety culture, ensuring company standards and project-specific safety plans are consistently upheld by employees, subcontractors and partners.
- Build the leadership and operational capacity required for future growth, working with Human Resources to align talent, workforce planning and recruitment with current and upcoming project needs.
- Maintain executive oversight of project controls, budgets, invoicing, estimates, forecasts and monthly performance reporting, intervening early to address emerging operational or commercial risks.
- Strengthen relationships with clients, owners, community partners and other key stakeholders, supporting project leaders on critical engagement and communications matters.
- Provide executive direction on insurance matters, claims and dispute resolution, protecting the company’s commercial interests and supporting timely outcomes.
- Approve key subcontractor and supplier selections and contract awards, ensuring alignment with project requirements, commercial strategy and risk parameters.
- Provide senior leadership with clear, timely insight into portfolio performance, material risks and the actions required to achieve project and regional business objectives.
What we are looking for
- 20+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction along with 15+ years’ experience managing construction teams required. A Bachelor’s Degree is considered an asset.
- Substantial previous operations experience working for a general contractor managing large/mega scale heavy civil projects (highways, bridges, transit, water infrastructure, etc.) and project finances.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish clear expectations and maintain alignment among direct reports and key stakeholders.
- Proven financial reporting and analytical capabilities, supported by strong financial and business acumen.
- Ability to take personal ownership of cost and contract issues, accurately identify potential claims and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Expert negotiation and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners and project participants.
- Strong leadership capabilities, with demonstrated success developing and mentoring talent across multiple project types and locations.
- Expert knowledge of complex construction means and methods.
- Proven knowledge of the claims process, with the ability to manage claims effectively and negotiate project issues with owners.
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
Salary Min
CAD $350,000.00/Yr.Salary Max
CAD $415,000.00/Yr.Vehicle Program
Personal Vehicle Allowance Tier III: $1,300 CAD/monthJournal
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