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General Manager - Ottawa Valley

Ottawa Permanent CA$200,000 - CA$250,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a General Manager to oversee and drive the performance of multiple construction business units within a dynamic and growing organization in the Ottawa Valley. This role combines hands-on leadership with strategic responsibility, offering the opportunity to shape operations and contribute to long-term growth.

This role uses AI-assisted tools to support initial screening. All assessments and decisions are made by a human reviewer.

  • Lead multiple construction divisions in a senior, high-impact role.
  • Join a well-backed, entrepreneurial firm with real strategic impact.

About Our Client

Our client is a privately held, entrepreneurial construction and development company with a strong presence in the Ottawa region. With operations spanning several construction disciplines, the organization has built a reputation for quality execution, long-standing client relationships, and a collaborative, hands-on culture.

Job Description

Reporting to ownership, the General Manager will assume full responsibility for day-to-day operations across multiple divisions.

Key qualifications include:

  • Provide overall leadership and direction across multiple construction divisions and business units including home building, excavation, concrete, forming, aggregates, and site servicing
  • Oversee project execution from planning through completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
  • Coordinate workforce planning, scheduling, and resource allocation across projects and teams
  • Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors, project managers, and field teams to drive performance and accountability
  • Maintain strong, long-term client relationships and act as a key point of contact for major projects
  • Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities, supporting proposals, and expanding existing accounts
  • Drive operational efficiency by identifying improvements in processes, systems, and workflows
  • Monitor performance metrics, financials, and project outcomes to ensure profitability and operational success
  • Collaborate closely with ownership on strategic planning, growth initiatives, and organizational development
  • Support expansion initiatives, including entering new markets or scaling existing operations



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate is an experienced construction professional with a strong operational background and a natural leadership presence.

Key qualifications include:

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in the construction industry, with exposure to multiple disciplines (e.g., civil, concrete, excavation, residential, site servicing)
  • Proven leadership experience overseeing multiple teams, projects, or business units in a senior capacity
  • A post-secondary degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered
  • Strong knowledge of the Ontario construction market, including industry practices, regulations, and key stakeholders
  • Strong client-facing skills with demonstrated involvement in business development and relationship management
  • A hands-on, practical leadership style suited to an entrepreneurial and field-driven environment
  • Ability to balance day-to-day operational demands with strategic planning and long-term vision
  • Bilingualism (French and English) is considered a strong asset

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary of $200,000-$250,000 CAD (flexible for the right profile)
  • Equity and/or profit-sharing, aligned with performance
  • Senior leadership role with full operational ownership and direct business impact
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health and insurance)
  • Minimum 4 weeks' vacation
  • Strong long-term growth potential with influence on strategy and expansion
Contact
Marine Pougeux
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7022555

Job summary

Sector
Property & Construction
Sub Sector
Construction Director
Industry
Property
Location
Ottawa
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Marine Pougeux
Job Reference
JN-052026-7022555