General Manager, Steel Fabrication
Job No:
139324
Location:
Surrey, BC
- Take on a key leadership role in one of the most respected steel fabrication companies in the country
- Receive an annual salary of $110-130K and full benefits
- Enjoy a long term career in a tight-knit, family run operations
About Solid Rock Steel
Founded in 1969 by Benny Steunenberg, Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co. (Solid Rock Steel) is still to this day, a family-run company built with solid foundations of quality and innovation. Benny's passion in metal fabricating trade grew from a one-man operation in the basement of his East Vancouver home, to a three-acre operation which consists of a brand new 45,000 square-foot shop/office/field complex and more than 60 dedicated, full-time employees.
As one of the most respected in steel fabricating operations in Greater Vancouver, Solid Rock Steel handles some of the most complex and unique projects specializing in steel connection design, detailing, fabrication, welding, sandblasting, painting, field installation, and more. Some of our iconic projects include Skytrain Stations (Rupert, Renfrew, Sapperton, et al), the Cliffwalk at Capilano, moving art, commercial, institutional, residential, and industrial structures all over the country.
For more information on our history and projects, please visit our website.
About the Opportunity
Currently, Solid Rock Steel is looking for a General Manager to join our team on a full-time basis, overseeing day-to-day operations in our office in Surrey, BC.
As our new General Manager, you will be a key decision maker in managing the organization's business strategies and overall growth objectives. You will be working with a team of project managers, detailers, shop fabricators, and field erectors, to enhance the organization's image by implementing best practices.
More specifically, your key responsibilities include:
- Providing inspired leadership to support the company's mission, vision, and values
- Promoting the company's culture that encourages top performance and high morale
- Overseeing and accounting for daily business activities and operations
- Improving administration processes, formulating policies, and coordinating business operations
- Approving and hiring of employees, supporting staff development, and ensuring training of employees
- Performing annual employee performance and salary reviews
- Coordinating technical guidance to engineering and detailing teams, project managers, and top management
- Reviewing project budget proposals and project plans (risk assessment, schedule, etc.)
- Monitoring the performance of multiple ‘project teams’
- Leading regularly scheduled production meetings
- Reviewing & monitoring project Change Orders
- Driving the revenue goals while efficiently managing operational costs
- Analyzing accounting and financial data by consulting on ways to improve cost-efficiency (value engineering, capacity restrictions, etc.)
- Researching and identifying business growth opportunities
- Maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as clients, engineers, architects, and staff
- Generating reports and giving presentations
About You
In order to qualify for this role, you must have at least 10 years experience in steel fabricating or steel construction, with at least 5 years experience in a direct construction supervisory role.
Candidates with Business Management or MBA is a preferred asset, but not required. You may spend 5% of your time as our new General Manager on site visits and client meetings in the lower mainland, so you must have a valid driver's license to perform these duties.
Most importantly, we are looking for candidates with exceptional emotional intelligence. To be successful in this position, you should have superior knowledge of business functions, exceptional leadership and communication skills, as well as intense motivation in developing your team's personal and professional growth.
About the Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you will be awarded a $110-130K annual salary based on skills and experience, along with a wide host of benefits including:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Generous vacation package to start (4-6 weeks)
- RRSP matching
- Car mileage reimbursement
- Social events including summer BBQs, employee and family get togethers, and holiday parties
- Possible relocation allowance for the successful candidate in and outside the province
This position provides an opportunity to take on a key leadership role and impact Solid Rock Steel's growth and development. You will have the chance to further develop and enhance your leadership skills in a collaborative and supportive environment as a member of our team.
Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join our established organization as a key leader. Submit your application below!