PROJECT DIRECTOR | PROJECT MANAGEMENT – ENERGY & RESOURCES PROFILE

Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Job Description

CIMA+'s Project Management team is present from coast to coast across Canada, bringing its expertise and support in managing projects of all types and sizes. Its presence in various growth markets and its multidisciplinary nature contribute to CIMA+'s position as a leader in the consulting engineering and project management industry in Canada.

Whether in Building projects, Transportation Electrification, Energy & Resources, or Industry, CIMA+ stands out from the competition through its know-how, innovation, quality of service to its clients, and its commitment to implementing the best sustainable and responsible practices for today's projects and those of future generations. CIMA+ offers you the opportunity to take on challenges and make a difference, one project at a time.

CIMA+ is currently seeking a Project Director with experience in Energy or Industry to support its growth in these sectors for the coming years. Under the supervision of the Senior Vice President, you will participate in the realization and success of large-scale projects for one of our main clients. In close collaboration with the Vice President of the Project Management sector, you will play a key role in coordinating project management services with our Energy & Resources professionals and overseeing multidisciplinary project managers.

Main Responsibilities

As a Project Director, you will have a strategic and operational role at all stages of the projects, with responsibilities including:

• Develop business relationships with internal and external clients in the project management sector.
• Rigorously monitor the performance of tasks under your responsibility or that of your team. Report to the management on progress, technical and business risks, expectations, project milestones, and any other key elements of the mandate.
• Lead, guide, and motivate a team of multidisciplinary managers, fostering a dynamic, collaborative, and stimulating work environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify project needs, define requirements, execution milestones, and success criteria.
• Prepare and review project work and execution plans to propose a methodology suitable to the conditions. Establish budgets, resource allocation, and execution schedules.
• Monitor cost, budget, schedule, quality, and accuracy of project deliverables, and periodically present progress to the client as agreed.
• Coordinate and support the tendering process, analyze submissions, and make recommendations.
• Lead or attend team coordination and/or technical meetings, operational or strategic discussions required in the sector or during the mandate.
• Proactively manage risks and change by conducting risk analysis and change management exercises in advance, in accordance with best practices.
• Provide recommendations and expert advice regarding project standards, governance, and procedures to continually improve management practices.

Qualifications

• A university degree in engineering, project management, or any other relevant equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in project management within the Energy or Industry sector.
• PMP accreditation (is an asset).
• Autonomy, excellent team spirit, and strong communication and synthesis skills.
• Ability to navigate in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong time and priority management skills.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written.
• Willingness to travel to various project sites.

Why Choose CIMA+? Because we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Retirement savings plan (RRSP) with employer contribution up to 4%.
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees.
• Flexible hybrid working hours.
• Work-life balance policy across Canada.
• 3 to 5 weeks of vacation, depending on relevant experience.
• Tailored training to enhance your existing skills.

For further information or interest, please contact Kim Jussaume.

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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