QM Environmental is recognized as a national leader in the delivery of demolition, decommissioning, and investment recovery services for industrial, commercial, institutional, and government sectors. Our focus is based on delivering quality services and value to our client base by ensuring that all projects are executed safely and professionally. Our experience and expertise are backed by an impressive portfolio of projects involving the management and execution of complex projects in busy downtown city centres and rural/remote areas. In addition to demolition, QM’s integrated suite of services includes civil earthworks, environmental remediation, water treatment, hazardous material abatement, emergency management and training, emergency response and waste management and disposal facilities.
Our portfolio of demolition projects includes the following:
Industrial Sector
Oil and Gas Plants & Refineries
Pulp and Paper Mills/Saw Mills
Chemical Plants
Mining Facilities
Utility Facilities/Plants
Fossil Fuel and Nuclear Plants
Institutional, Governmental
Airports
Bridges
Emission Stacks
Public Transportation
Educational Institutions
Department of Defence
Commercial
High Rise Buildings/Hotels
Manufacturing Plants
Retail Shopping Malls
Office Buildings
POSITION SUMMARY
The Head of Demolition is responsible for providing leadership and ensuring long-term growth and success of QM’s demolition business across Canada. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this position sets and ensures the successful execution of the vision, budget and KPI’s for the division, based on the company’s expectations and objectives and in accordance with QM’s policies, practices and processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Health and Safety (H & S)
Understand and follow Corporate Health and Safety Program, Policy and Procedures
Ensure health and safety is paramount in the performance of all activities and projects
Active participation in H & S initiatives, including investigations and reports/statistics
Ensures all safety targets and KPI’s are met and exceeded
Financial Management
Responsible for budget and sales forecasts, ensuring accurate information is provided to finance, including growth projections and forecasts
Reviews financial and operating reports; ensures division’s financial KPI’s including EBITDA, cash flow and A/R aging metrics are met and exceeded
Operational Management
Participate in corporate strategic planning and implement strategic goals and objectives
Makes sure the division complies with all government regulations as applicable in that region
Continuously search for opportunities for expansion and growth
Keep up with the industry trends, attend trade shows, conventions and seminars as appropriate or as directed
Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
Actively participates in bids, estimates, tenders ensuring that targets are being met and policies are being followed
Leadership
Provides overall leadership to the demolition team, including hands-on involvement where required
Manages direct reports, including setting KPI’s, managing performance and expectations, reviewing staffing levels and ensuring that the business has the team and resources required to execute on deliverables
Builds and maintains positive, effective working relationships with all relevant stakeholders, internally and externally including field personnel, demolition and other QM team members and colleagues, ownership, union representatives, clients and prospective clients, industry colleagues, supply chain partners, subcontractors, vendors, business partners, etcetera
Advise and direct staff; provide assistance and guidance where needed
Provide technical direction and work-related advice
Ensure professional developmental opportunities for employees and all upgrade training is completed
Visit project sites to pass on knowledge to Project Managers, Superintendents and foremen
Ensure the demolition division is working closely with other QM LP divisions; communication and cooperation is interdivisional
Client Care and Business Development
Builds strong relationships with clients, potential clients, business partners, consultants
Presents opportunities for business growth and partnerships to senior management
Responsible for ensuring that business growth and profitability targets are met and exceeded, both short-term and long-term; builds relationships for future growth
Resolves all customer complaints and service problems
Meet with consultants and clients to maintain, improve, or build new relationships
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Licenses
Graduate from both a secondary and a post-secondary institution
Safety certifications, construction certifications, project management certifications or training are assets
Registration with professional association or eligibility to do so
Valid Ontario drivers’ license in good standing
Experience
Minimum 10 (ten) years senior leadership experience within the demolition, construction, environmental contracting or other similar business within Canada is required
Established relationships within the demolition industry in Canada including property managers and developers, industrial and commercial companies, government entities and other potential clients is required
Experience in providing estimates, responding to bids and RFP’s within the Canadian demolition industry with commercial and industrial clients
In project management and at least 10-12 years with the direct responsibility for all resource allocation and management responsibilities and with the administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, and contract changes
Experience managing at least one business line and projects that meet or exceed safety targets and other KPI’s
Previous experience managing P & L for projects, regions or business lines
Knowledge & Abilities
Demolition/Estimating/Project Management
Of the engineering design, tender, and construction management and demolition project management processes, materials and costs, including scrap
Ability to analyze and review estimates, bids, tender requests, responses and contracts with an understanding of building a profitable business and executing projects on time, safely and within budget
To understand, identify and communicate project risks effectively with team, clients and stakeholders and to negotiate contract changes
Strong financial acumen, including demonstrated understanding of business concepts (cash flow, AP, AR, etcetera)
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate a division and staff members
To work effectively with MicroSoft suite of products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to work effectively in a changing environment
Competencies include
Judgment & decision-making
Planning & organizing
Problem analysis & problem solving
Delegating tasks and responsibility
Motivating employees, coaching and teamwork
Strong negotiating, interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong presentation, communication and writing skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily in an office but requires travel to work sites and other QM offices.
Committed to both employment equity and providing barrier-free and accessible employment, QM Environmental welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, and women. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as well as part of employment with QM Environmental.