AECOM Buildings + Places is seeking an Senior Operations Manager to support the day-to-day operational performance of our Winnipeg business.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on translating business priorities into consistent execution. The Senior Operations Manager will work closely with local and regional leadership, project managers, technical leaders, project controls, finance, and other business functions to strengthen project performance, resource management, operational discipline, and overall business effectiveness.
The position will support both the technical practice and operational management of the Saskatoon operation, with particular emphasis on project profitability, client satisfaction, effective project delivery, and efficient business operations.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the day-to-day operational management and performance of Buildings + Places in Winnipeg.
- Work with leadership to implement business priorities and maintain consistent operational discipline across the local practice.
- Monitor project and business performance and identify areas requiring management attention or corrective action.
- Support project managers in maintaining strong financial performance, forecasting, cost control, profitability, and delivery discipline.
- Coordinate workload and resource planning to align available staff with current and anticipated project requirements.
- Monitor utilization, staffing requirements, and workload forecasts to identify capacity constraints, underutilization, and emerging resource needs.
- Work closely with project managers, technical leaders, project controls, and finance to improve visibility and accountability for project performance.
- Identify projects requiring additional management attention and coordinate appropriate support and corrective actions.
- Reinforce consistent project management, operational controls, reporting, and business processes.
- Support effective project delivery and client satisfaction by helping teams identify and address operational issues early.
- Facilitate collaboration between the Saskatoon team and the broader Buildings + Places organization to access expertise and resources when required.
- Support business planning and execution of operational priorities.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, reporting, efficiency, and accountability.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and disciplined project delivery.