Project Director

Project Director

The Project Director is accountable for the quality and execution of industrial construction projects. This position will be rotational between site and office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance plans and assessments with direct reports.
• Maintain high level of morale among direct reports.
• Act as coach and mentor to direct reports.
• Develop, manage, and maintain new and existing client, consultant, and trade relationships.
• Actively pursue and obtain new projects that fit the division marketing plan and business model.
• Lead the development of a project strategy that secures the project and meets or exceeds the required performance, schedule, and profitability targets.
• Confirm that the estimate/cost plan incorporates value for the owner, accommodates the consultant's design intent and the targeted profitability.
• Conduct the negotiation and oversee the preparation and execution of the prime contract.
• Ensure project health, safety and environmental standards meet or exceed legislated requirements and company policy.
• Know project critical issues at all times and ensure the project team follows up to address issues to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
• Assume overall day‑to‑day project management responsibility for at least one major project within the region.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in industrial construction projects.
• 10 years of experience in a management leadership role in a construction company.
• Track record of successful commercial project management of major building construction projects in excess of $300 million.
• Background with self‑perform mechanical‑based projects considered an asset.
• Deep expertise and proven track record with continuous improvement project delivery services and value‑added constructability processes and practices.
• Ability to lead and operate within an environment where change happens frequently.
• Experience gaining major bids with joint venture partners and proven management of successful construction bids.
• Proven ability to ensure successful completion of projects, their profitability, and retain owners as continuing clients of the company.
• Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a focused team with foresight and ability to delegate accordingly.
• Strong leadership capability 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.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritize work to achieve them.
• 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.