Title: General Manager: Interiors Location: St NW, Edmonton Job Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a General Manager: Interiors to join Empire Envelope in Edmonton, AB. You will be responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and performance management of the Paint, Spray Foam, and Drywall departments. This role ensures alignment with company goals, drives efficiency, and fosters a culture of safety, quality, and accountability across all interior operations. Responsibilities Providing direct leadership to Paint, Spray Foam, and Drywall Managers while fostering a positive team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Managing, hiring, training, recruiting, leading and assisting internal HR with recruitment and onboarding efforts for key interior roles and performance evaluations of direct reports. Implementing strategic plans to improve productivity, quality, and profitability, and providing insight and strategy with Production/Estimating Teams while approving all new estimates. Collaborating with senior leadership to align departmental goals with overall company objectives. Liaising with direct reports to solve project‑related issues while mitigating financial risk for Empire Envelope. Overseeing resource allocation, scheduling, and material procurement in coordination with department managers. Managing budgets for each interior department, including forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis for newly awarded work and multi‑family projects. Ensuring client satisfaction through proactive communication and problem‑solving. Conducting regular team meetings and on‑site check‑ins, providing coaching and addressing performance issues as needed. Monitoring divisional progress and addressing issues proactively with the Regional Manager. Implementing operational processes for efficiency in alignment with market trends. Assisting with the implementation and adherence of sub‑contractor rates for all related scopes. Preparing monthly reports for senior management, highlighting accomplishments, challenges, and areas for improvement. Providing accurate billing and cost projections to our accounting department. Qualifications Strong communication skills; able to express ideas in conversation, writing, and presentation persuasively. Active listening; seeks to understand and listen to others in a non‑judgemental way. Mindful; respects diversity and handles sensitive situations with high integrity. Excellent service oriented; handles relationships with customers, internal and external parties with tact and diplomacy. Creative problem‑solver; thinks outside the box for solutions without fear of failure. Leader; develops or improves the skills of others through effective coaching and guidance. Essential Requirements Degree, diploma, or equivalent in construction management, engineering, or a related field. Minimum 7 years of experience in construction management, preferably in interiors (paint, drywall, insulation). Proven leadership experience managing multiple teams or departments. Driver’s abstract and proof of eligibility to work in Canada required. Valid driver’s licence, driver’s abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint) and project management software or similar. What We Value Creating trusting and successful working relationships. Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals. Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner. Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions. Consistently meeting customer expectations. Staying current on technical job skills. Work Conditions You primarily work in an office environment during regular business hours. Travel to sites and work outside of regular business hours may be required. Benefits Competitive compensation and benefits package including RRSP matching. Opportunity to contribute to a growing organization with a strong reputation for excellence. A professional and collaborative work environment. About Us Empire Envelope, an established business unit of Qualico, is committed to satisfying customers throughout Alberta. With operations in Edmonton and Calgary, we service all residential and commercial needs. EEO Statement Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr
General Manager: Interiors, Empire Envelope
EMPIRE ENVELOPE
edmonton, edmonton
Published 22 days ago
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