Overview
Senior managers in construction, transportation, production and utilities plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through middle managers, the overall operations of goods production, utility, transportation and construction companies. They formulate policies which establish the direction to be taken by these companies, either alone or in conjunction with other members of a board of directors. They work in establishments throughout the following industries: fishing, forestry, logging and agriculture; mining, oil and gas extraction; construction; transportation and warehousing; printing; manufacturing; and utilities or they may own and operate their own business.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Establish objectives for the company and formulate or approve policies and programs
Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement company policies and programs; establish financial and administrative controls; formulate and approve promotional campaigns; and approve overall personnel planning
Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff
Coordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
Represent the company, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the company, in negotiations or other official functions.
Senior managers in this unit group may specialize in areas such as finance, marketing or human resources or in a particular product area.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
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$125,000
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Job openings
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British Columbia
10,395expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
A university degree or college diploma in engineering, business administration, commerce or other discipline related to the company's product is usually required.
Several years of experience as a middle manager in goods production, utilities, transportation or construction are usually required.
Specialization in a particular functional area or product is possible through specific university or college training in that area or through previous experience.
Additional information
There is mobility among senior management occupations.
Certification requirements
Optional: The following certification are optional to practice as Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities in B.C.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation - Senior Construction Managers
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation - Senior Construction Managers
To work in an accounting-related profession in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses.
Employment as a senior manager in construction, transportation, production, and utilities may additionally require several years of related work experience.
Work Experience
Work experience recommended
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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