Dredging & Dewatering General Manager

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Title: Dredging & Dewatering General Manager
Work Location: Leduc or Calgary with remote travel
Reports to: Director
Department: Technical Services

At KBL we do things differently. As Western Canadas largest environmental waste management companyborn in the North and built on resilienceweve grown by trusting our people keeping them safe and backing bold ideas. Were proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies!

Were looking for a Dredging & Dewatering General Manager to support our growing team. The General Managers is accountable for the overall leadership performance and results of the assigned function or region. This role provides strategic and operational direction ensures safe and compliant operations drives growth and delivers profitable results. The General Manager has full responsibility for the function or regions P&L including revenue growth cost control forecasting and long-term financial sustainability. The role leads people operations and client relationships while aligning execution with organizational values and business objectives.

What Youll Do

Safety & Regulatory

• Lead by example to promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company safety policies and applicable legislation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all operations within the function or region.
• Partner with Health & Safety and regulatory stakeholders to manage risk and continuous improvement.

Business and Financial Management

• Full responsibility for the function or regions profit and loss (P&L) including budgeting forecasting revenue growth cost control DSO and margin performance.
• Establish and manage annual and rolling financial plans including project pipeline and resource forecasting.
• Oversee financial controls invoicing vendor payments and contract compliance.
• Have an extensive knowledge of contracts and Master Service Agreements (MSAs)

Operations & Project Oversight

• Provides leadership & clear direction and expectations to the group distributing workload to capitalize on individual and group strengths while ensuring balanced exposure to work experience and development opportunities
• Ensure projects and operations are delivered safely on time within scope profitably and in alignment with KBL Values.
• Provide overall operational leadership and direction as well as senior level project management capabilities to ensure high-quality execution.
• Provides oversight on all project planning execution and resource allocation across the region or function.
• Ensure consistent application of technical quality and professional standards.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Actively communicate and pursue business objectives and plans and demonstrate a commitment to their achievement

People Leadership

• Lead manage coach and develop managers and team members.
• Build a high performing engaged and accountable team.
• Partner with People & Culture on workforce planning performance management and talent development.
• Address performance conduct and development issues promptly and fairly.
• Business Development
• Drive the growth of KBL in the region by expanding existing client relationships and developing new ones
• Stay in tune with what is happening in the local environmental industry
• Actively develop key client relationships focusing on developing depth and breadth of account penetration
• Be current on any Requests for Proposal in the industry

Who You Are

• 10 years experience in the environmental or similar industry or a combination of relevant education and comparable industry work experience
• 5 years in large projects

• Must have exceptional verbal communication skills able to give and receive verbal information and direction in a fast-paced environment.

• Full competency with respect to project management skills including but not limited to providing estimates proposal submissions scheduling planning organizing directing and budgeting projects from start to finish

• Strong management skills with the ability to keep projects moving smoothly.

What You Need

• Full competency with respect to meeting necessary specifications and contract requirements involved with a project from start to finish
• Strong understanding of accounting procedures; ability to understand and actively manage financial processes and results in order to meet specified goals
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit along with the ability to recognize and pursue new business opportunities
• Understanding of environmental regulations
• Strong computer skills with the ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and KBL programs

Physical Requirements

• This position requires long periods of sitting data entry and computer work for extended periods. You are responsible for working in a safe and proper manner utilizing proper workplace ergonomics to avoid injury to oneself and to addition this position will be subject to site-specific physical requirements and risks.

Work Environment

• The position will be based out of the local KBL office (unless otherwise defined). Travel to the KBL sites offices and client site will be required.

Were committed to providing a safe supportive work environment.
Reasonable accommodations are available to those who qualify.

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Trust & Empowerment: Empowered culture with minimal bureaucracy- just real responsibility ownership and the flexibility to do your best work
• Growth & Agility: Were entrepreneurial by naturequick to adapt and deeply invested in your development
• Care & Commitment: From top-tier benefits (including $3000 annually for psychological support) to a focus on safety and wellness we put our people first
• Meaningful Impact: Your work helps build safer cleaner communities across Canada and thats something to be proud of

Why Youll Love Our Perks

• Competitive wage allowances and above-market benefits
• RRSP matching Health Care Spending Account Wellness account and flexible work options where feasible
• Paid training and development opportunities Manager training program formal Employee Recognition program

Were Proud of Where We Come From - and Where Were Going

Founded in the North in 2006 and led by an EY Entrepreneur of the Year KBL continues to grow with purpose and agility. We share our success with our people and invest in their well-being every step of the way.

KBL is committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please notify us if you require any.

Preference may be given to Indigenous applicants as per contractual requirements for certain postings. We encourage you to self-identify your Indigenous status and community on your resume if applicable

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Required Experience:

Director