Director, Project Management

We are hiring for our client - Progressive Placement Services Ltd.

Currently looking for a self-motivated, solution driven and highly efficient individual to lead our projects team as the Director of Project Management. Reporting to the VP Contracts, the Director of Project Management will be responsible for ensuring that the company is actively managing the team to foster positive client relationships, achieve productive work execution, and establish comprehensive project controls in order to deliver every project on time, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Setting the vision and strategy for the project management department
• Establishing and monitoring change management processes within the team
• Developing the skillset and personal development plans for the project management team
• Ensuring that team members are motivated and accountable for their required deliveries
• Enhancing project management tools, processes, and methods to ensure that all the technical details of our project management process are comprehensively captured and systematically reviewed
• Monitoring our invoicing and cash management cycles to ensure accurate billing and collections
• Finalizing outstanding claims and leading the close-out process for projects
• Acting as a liaison for major clients and stakeholders
• Coordinating internal resources and finding solutions for third parties/vendors for the execution of projects
• Assisting Project Managers in developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility of schedules
• Working with team members to develop, maintain and drive forward the project schedule
• Measuring and reporting on team project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques to track and report project progress
• Performing risk management to minimize project risks

Qualifications:

• Proven work experience in a Project Management role in the Steel or Construction Industry
• A minimum of 15 years' experience in project management
• Experience leading project teams in steel or construction projects
• A background in structural steel related business units is considered a major asset including experience in drafting, estimating, engineering, or fabrication
• Related degrees and/or designations and/or PMP designation is preferred
• Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas that improve quality and efficiency
• Demonstrates effective change management skills
• Ability to manage internal and external RFI tracking and administration
• Exceptional client-facing and internal communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $90,125.86-$153,902.49 per year
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 10 years (required)
• Steel Fabrication or Building Trade Construction: 10 years (required)

Skills:

• Client relations
• Management skills
• Project management
• Change management
• Construction
• Steel fabrication
• Organizational skills
• Invoicing and cash management
• Time management
• Communication skills

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates identified for further consideration will be contacted.