President

Interested in joining a diverse and experienced team that supports your career goals, offers a variety of interesting opportunities, and helps you to build your career in the dynamic and impactful construction, materials & maintenance industry? With over 800 employees during peak season, Fowler Construction is one of Ontario’s leading construction, aggregate producers and maintenance companies operating throughout Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound, and North Bay. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Bracebridge, Ontario, Fowler owns and operates over 30 aggregate pits and quarries, 3 asphalt plants, and a comprehensive fleet of trucks and equipment which serve aggregate sites and construction projects.

REQUIREMENTS OF ROLE:

As the leader, the President is directly responsible for the bottom line – the health and performance of the organization, the success of its operations, and strategic planning. Internally, the President will focus on ‘The Fowler Team’ - the ongoing improvement of the organizations business model to ensure maximum productivity and revenue. Externally, the President will establish and maintain key long-term relationships with business partners and governments at municipal, provincial and federal levels to enhance the organizations profitability and market position. This individual will also provide financial leadership by managing budgets and monitoring long-term strategic fiscal plans.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement both short and long-term tactical and strategic plans in accordance with business goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with the executive team to develop strategic plans for all aspects of the organization.
• Provide leadership for strategic business development and key corporate planning issues on major business decisions.
• Regularly report to the Board of Directors on the company’s status against, and ability to meet, its strategic and operational objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with municipal, state/provincial, and federal government agencies, as well as professional organizations such as consultancy firms and auditors.
• Facilitate and oversee any auditing conducted by third parties to ensure effective resolution and swift closure of auditing activities.
• Establish and maintain key relationships with strategic business partners, such as suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, and so on.
• Ensure proper reporting structure within and between all business units and/or departments.
• Keep the Board of Directors informed about business activities, potential threats, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Monitor departmental performance against goals to ensure that progress is being made, and that corrective action is taken if necessary.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to company operations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Natural and Proven Financial Experience:

• 10+ years’ experience within a large organization showcasing progressive leadership development
• 10+ years’ experience in a similar or equivalent industry
• Strong knowledge of fiscal management and responsibility, business finance, capital funding, contracts, and partnerships.
• Sound understanding of risk management.
• Experience creating and managing budgets for a large, distributed organization.
• University degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, P.Eng.
• Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal and external challenges or obstacles.
• A clear and solid understanding of the issues faced by the organization.
• Knowledge of personnel policies, practices, and procedures.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Natural and Proven Team and People Skills:

• Effective leadership skills with a strong focus on mentoring and motivating an employee base of diverse professionals.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to manage key constituent relationships, including customers, business partners, government agencies at all levels, and board experiences.