Project Director, Tunnelling / Infrastructure | General Contractor | Vancouver – Outpost [...]

Large general contractor is seeking an experienced Project Director to join their growing team focusing on exciting large tunnelling/infrastructure projects in Vancouver BC. Salary $300k+ plus benefits plus annual bonus. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

As Director, you will use your proven experience and technical expertise to be a leader in construction and project management, delivery, and excellence. Working on large-scale infrastructure projects up to $1 billion, you will have the opportunity to use your solution-focused and team-oriented attitude to lead a collaborative team of construction professionals.

Reporting to the Operations Vice-President, the Project Director is responsible for controlling costs, meeting deadlines, monitoring subcontractors, and negotiating with the client. You will be fully responsible for the success of projects under your leadership by directing all project operations.

Manage effectively and efficiently all aspects of projects (quality, schedule, customer relations, and costs) by strategically contributing from the configuration of projects during the submission phase until the delivery of the project and its final payment. Ensure strong cohesion and good communication with the managers assigned to the projects. Maintain business relationships with customers to meet and respect project budgets.

Responsibilities, Experience, Skills of Project Director:

Operational Management:

• Be actively involved in Health, Safety, and Environment according to the program.
• Prepare cost control (accounting) and monthly reports. Carry out monthly profitability studies for projects, make forecasts, explain discrepancies, and discuss them with your supervisor in the framework of “Project Performance Review” meetings.
• Participate in the transfer of tender, read the contractual documentation.
• Update the table of objectives.
• Negotiate subcontractors’ contracts in accordance with the objectives.
• Prepare subcontractors’ contracts.
• Supervise change management with the help of your project team.
• Prepare the work schedule, monitoring indicators and the critical path, and its update.
• Oversee the follow-up of the shop drawings and the questions-answers-techniques (QRT), which have a significant impact on the project.
• Attend and participate in meetings with clients and professionals and with subcontractors, as required.
• Identify contentious points that could affect profitability and/or the schedule of the project, and discuss them with your superior if necessary to apply the necessary corrective methods.
• Visit construction sites regularly, note the necessary corrective measures, and discuss them with the superintendent.
• Regularly assess the site personnel in the company of your superior.
• Approve invoices from subcontractors and suppliers monthly.
• Direct the production of monthly payment requests and ensure that they are sent to the owner on time.
• Ensure that the payment conditions are respected.
• Oversee the monitoring of lists of deficiencies.
• Supervise all elements related to the closure of the project (request for provisional acceptance, manual at the end of the project, release of detention, etc.).
• Meet the requirements of the ISO and quality control program.

People Management:

• Responsible for maximizing the use of resources.
• Actively participate in the career development of lower-level staff and managers by providing training and development goals, performance appraisals, and training for each team member.
• Identify, attract, and retain the best talent.
• Mentor and develop staff and the new generation in project management, leadership skills, culture, and company values.

Leadership Style:

• Mobilize and inspire employees.
• Focus on achieving results without compromise.
• Support the corporate culture that is aligned with corporate values.
• Support, adhere to, and communicate in a committed manner the decisions of the company.
• Engage in team development and oversee succession planning.
• Get involved in self-development to maintain or increase organizational capacity and deliver expected results.
• Effectively understand and communicate the vision and strategy of the company to engage and align the workforce, team members, and project partners towards achieving and exceeding desired results.

Required Knowledge and Experience of Project Director:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• A minimum of 20 years of construction leadership experience on complex major projects, with a proven track record of delivering commercial success.
• In-depth expertise in civil construction with a solid understanding of rail systems.
• In-depth experience in working with complex contractual agreements and project financing.
• 3+ years’ experience working on complex rail projects, stations.
• The proven ability to successfully manage large and complex construction projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Experience working on projects with international joint venture partners.
• Thorough knowledge of change management principles including identifying significant variations, claims identification, narration, quantification, and evaluation.
• Proven track record with claims management and dispute resolution on major projects.
• Experience with risk identification and management.
• Experience in liaising with client, subcontractor, and consultant representatives.
• The proven ability to effectively recruit and build teams and manage senior project staff.
• Sound understanding of contractual, commercial, and financial functions on major projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Requirements:

• Experience on major projects ($1bn+).
• Joint Venture experience.
• Minimum 10 years of transportation/infrastructure experience.
• 20 years of construction experience.
• Tunnelling experience ideal.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $300k – $400k.
• Excellent bonus.
• 4 weeks’ vacation per year.
• A comprehensive group insurance program accessible upon hiring (health & dental component paid by the employer).
• A group RRSP program with an employer contribution to a DPSP.
• An employee assistance program.
• An active social club.
• A friendly and stimulating work environment.
• Large-scale projects.

Unique career opportunity within a progressive environment with continuous learning and opportunity for growth, as well as a competitive compensation package.

An equal opportunity employer. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.