Operations Manager, Utility Construction | Civil Contractor | Vancouver / Langley - MyGreat Recruitment
MyGreat Recruitment
Contract
On-site
Langley, British Columbia, Canada
$101,499 - $151,499 USD yearly
Operations Manager
Location: Langley, BC
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: $101,499 - $151,499
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to support and optimize field operations for a civil construction firm working across utilities, excavation, and municipal infrastructure projects in the Vancouver Lower Mainland. This is a leadership role responsible for safety, field performance, materials, traffic control, and equipment management.
Must Haves
Nice to Haves
Responsibilities
Location: Langley, BC
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: $101,499 - $151,499
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to support and optimize field operations for a civil construction firm working across utilities, excavation, and municipal infrastructure projects in the Vancouver Lower Mainland. This is a leadership role responsible for safety, field performance, materials, traffic control, and equipment management.
Must Haves
- 8+ years of experience in civil utility construction including trenching, shoring, and utility installation
- Valid BC driver’s license and clean driving record
- Proven ability to lead and support field operations, including mentoring crews, managing site performance, and driving continuous improvement across multiple civil construction projects
- Deep understanding of OH&S regulations, safe work procedures, and the ability to implement and audit comprehensive safety programs including COR certification and return-to-work initiatives
- Strong communication and organizational skills with experience managing vendors, budgets, inventory, and collaborating with internal teams, engineers, and external stakeholders
Nice to Haves
- Skilled in equipment procurement, vendor management, and yard inventory control, including audits and material tracking
- Working knowledge of traffic control logistics, signage compliance, and fleet/dispatch coordination
- Experienced in developing training, mentorship, onboarding, and performance review programs
- Proficient in incident investigation, field reporting, and conducting internal safety audits including COR certification support
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day operational leadership to field staff and support departments
- Oversee and audit safety programs, training compliance, and SWP adherence
- Manage return-to-work cases and liaise with HR and supervision as needed
- Lead incident investigations and internal/external safety reporting
- Identify field skill gaps and implement appropriate training or process adjustments
- Support Superintendents and Forepersons in adopting best practices
- Drive continuous improvement in field production, safety, and work quality
- Oversee procurement and inventory of equipment, tools, and materials
- Maintain relationships with vendors, rental companies, and suppliers
- Ensure sites are organized, clean, and compliant with safety and security standards
- Track, verify, and submit invoices and audits related to materials and equipment
- Oversee the traffic control division, ensuring staff and signage meet standards
- Support dispatch and equipment logistics, including vacation relief coverage
- Manage outfitting and onboarding for new hires
- Attend weekly forecast meetings and submit required documentation
- Collaborate closely with project management and field teams to support execution
- Other related tasks as assigned