Electrical Project Director

What You Will Be Working On

• Opportunity Management and Opportunity Response Support
  • Actively identify business development opportunities to bring in new projects.
  • Lead bid proposal responses to clients with the support of marketing and other team members as required.
• Preconstruction
  • Ensure all contract negotiations are executed in accordance with process and in line with the master project schedule.
  • Ensure that all preconstruction planning activities are executed by the project team to the satisfaction of the organization and the client.
  • Ensure the project strategy is executed at all times.
  • Ensure that the projects are properly resourced.
  • Ensure that all project budgets contain or exceed expectations for profit.
  • Ensure the project team is operating as a team.
• Construction
  • Lead the development of a project strategy that secures the project and meets or exceeds the project’s required performance, schedule and profitability targets.
  • Confirm that estimate/cost plan incorporates value for the client, accommodates the consultant’s design intent and the targeted profitability.
  • Conduct the negotiation and oversee the preparation and execution of the prime contract.
  • Exhibit the key values of leadership, innovation, relationships, and profitability and meet all stakeholder commitments (vs. safety, sustainability, collaboration and integrity) as outlined in our Promise.
  • Ensure project health, safety and environmental standards meet or exceed legislated requirements and company policy.
  • Assist the Construction Manager and project management teams with day‑to‑day operations.
  • Keep project critical issues at all times and ensure that the project team has followed up to address issues to the satisfaction of all stakeholders including Canem Systems.
  • Responsible for understanding and overseeing that site process, productivity, targets, KPI’s, dashboards, etc. are adhered to.
• Post Construction
  • Ensure that the project teams clear all deficiencies in a timely manner.
  • Ensure total completion is achieved as per the client’s expectation.
  • Ensure project close‑out and lessons learned meetings take place in order for continuous improvements to take place.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the electrical trade or electrical construction; with prior experience as a Senior Project Manager.
• Track record of successful commercial/institutional electrical project management of major building construction projects.
• Current knowledge of electrical, building, and municipal codes and regulations.
• Experience in managing major bids with joint venture partners, with proven management of successful construction bids.
• Proven ability to ensure a successful completion of projects, their profitability, and for retaining owners as continuing clients of the company.
• Ability to lead and operate within an environment where change happens frequently.
• Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a focused team; foresight and ability to delegate accordingly.
• Strong leadership capability as evidenced by demonstrable success in team and collaborative work environments.
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem‑solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.