Head of Refractory Installation, Bilingual

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Lead and expand RHI Magnesita's refractory installation and construction operations throughout Canada.

• Propel strategic initiatives, enhance market presence, and foster sustainable revenue growth.

• Assume complete responsibility for the P&L performance of the Canadian installation sector.

• Supervise estimating, proposal creation, planning, execution, commissioning, and project closure processes.

• Direct and nurture project teams while coordinating workforce planning, staffing, and contractor resources across various provinces.

• Structure and refine the team, including the integration of sales functions and alignment of project management resources.

• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, technical teams, project management, and clients to provide comprehensive refractory solutions.

• Ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations and company standards.

• Address intricate technical, operational, and customer-related challenges.

• Track project metrics, labor usage, budgets, profitability, and reporting.

• Advocate for RHI Magnesita's culture, emphasizing a safety-first mindset, diversity and inclusion efforts, and a commitment to excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline.

• Proficiency in both English and French.

• At least 5 years of experience in industrial project management, encompassing construction, maintenance, shutdown, or industrial installation projects.

• Willingness to travel 50% or more, including trips within Canada and to the United States for business purposes.

• Progressive leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to develop teams, influence stakeholders, and drive cross-functional collaboration.

• Proven success in managing P&L performance, fostering business growth, and achieving strong operational and financial outcomes.

• Strong strategic thinking, customer-centric approach, and market awareness with the capability to identify opportunities and fulfill business objectives.

• Excellent skills in project management, planning, budgeting, organization, and problem-solving.

• Robust technical aptitude and capacity to address complex operational and customer challenges.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.

• Experience with refractory products, high-temperature industrial processes, or related heavy industries is advantageous.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications is essential.

• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is preferred.

• A valid driver's license and a valid passport are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work model.

• Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment.

• Initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion.

• Culture prioritizing safety.

• Opportunities to lead strategic initiatives, expand market presence, and drive business growth.