About This Role
The Project Director oversees the preparation of bids and the execution of major infrastructure projects, ensuring that work meets quality, safety, and budget standards. This role suits an experienced leader in the construction industry who is eager to make an impact in a fast-paced, expanding organization.
Responsibilities
- Prepare bids and execute projects
- Negotiate agreements with subcontractors and verify agreements for subcontracts valued at less than $1 million
- Collaborate with project managers and superintendents to ensure work meets standards and objectives for quality, safety, and costs
- Assist the vice president in negotiating customer contract terms when required
- Verify and discuss cost controls with project managers monthly
- Assign staff to work sites and monitor productivity and operating costs
- Ensure customer satisfaction regarding safety, costs, schedule, and quality of work
- Apply and comply with EBC health and safety estimates and site-specific H&S programs
- Ensure compliance with the company's QA/QC system according to the appropriate ISO standard
- Conduct site kick-off meetings, periodic reviews, and post-mortems
- Discuss legal or litigation issues with the vice president and ensure documentation
- Evaluate personnel under responsibility according to company policies
- Mentor employees when in the office
- Work on estimates in the office when not onsite
Requirements
- University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering or a combination of education and industry experience
- 15+ years of experience in the construction industry
- PENG designation
- Previous civil construction experience specifically in heavy civil construction (bridges, tunnels, dams, etc.)
- Proven track record of project success and team leadership
- Good knowledge in geology and geotechnical
- Strong experience delivering large-scale projects within a partnership environment
- Strong knowledge of financial management, building codes, and associated legislation
- Good computer skills and previous experience with scheduling software
- Ability to travel throughout British Columbia as required
Benefits
- Competitive salary and advantageous bonus plan
- 5 weeks of annual vacation
- Flexible group insurance program upon entry
- Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- 24-hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine)
- Training and development programs
- Employee assistance program
