Project Director

For more than 50 years, the building team has given life to countless construction projects, distinguished by the high quality of their work, meeting the highest standards in the industry and seeking environmental certifications. Engineers, architects and other building specialists work with heart and enthusiasm to meet deadlines and exceed customer expectations, while improving the well‑being of communities.

We specialize in office buildings, hospitals, research centres, educational establishments, residential buildings, hotels, shopping centres, factories, sporting and cultural centres. Our team excels in erecting these places using state‑of‑the‑art tools and space, putting human at the heart of its concerns by advocating an innovative collaborative approach.

We are currently looking to add a Project Director to our Ottawa, Building Group.

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

Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Be actively involved in Health, Safety and Environment according to the EBC program.
• Prepare cost control (accounting) and monthly report; 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 and prepare subcontractors' contracts.
• Supervise change management with the help of the project team.
• Prepare the work schedule, monitor indicators and the critical path and their update.
• Oversee the follow‑up of shop drawings, and QRT (questions‑answers‑techniques) which have a significant impact on the project.
• Attend and participate in meetings with clients, professionals, and subcontractors as required.
• Identify the contentious points that could affect the profitability and/or schedule of the project, discuss them with the superior if necessary to apply corrective methods.
• Visit construction sites regularly, note the necessary corrective measures, and discuss them with the superintendent.
• Regularly assess the site personnel with the superior.
• Approve invoices from subcontractors and suppliers monthly.
• Direct the production of monthly payment requests and ensure 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 EBC quality control program.

Human Capital Management

• Be responsible for maximizing the use of resources.
• Actively participate in the career development of lower level staff and managers, 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.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering.
• Relevant 5 to 10 years experience in construction project management.
• Bilingual in French and English – both spoken and written (asset).
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project software.

Skills and Attitudes Required

• 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 in order to engage and align the workforce, team members and project partners towards achieving and exceeding desired results.
• Show initiative and leadership.
• Strong management, negotiation, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Team player.

Benefits

• 5 weeks’ vacation per year.
• Comprehensive group insurance program.
• RRSP group program with an employer contribution to a DPSP.
• Employee assistance program.
• Continuing education.
• Active social club.
• Friendly and stimulating work environment.
• Large‑scale projects.
• Corporate clothing program upon hiring.