Directeur de projet / Project Director

GE Vernova•Brossard, QC

About The Position

The Project Director will be responsible for the overall operational delivery of one or more specific projects within the Hydro-Québec portfolio. They will lead the full execution of these projects to maximize project outcomes in terms of cash flow and margin, while ensuring delivery on time, in accordance with contractual requirements and internal processes, and effectively managing customer expectations.

Requirements

University degree (B.A.Sc. or M.A.Sc.) in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in the hydroelectric power or construction sector.
Operational leader, results-oriented, able to manage complex situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities in a complex project environment.
Excellent spoken and written French and English (advanced French level required).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of hydroelectric power plant components.
Strong organizational skills and disciplined work structure.
Excellent interpersonal skills, team spirit, and ability to work independently.
Negotiation skills, particularly in the context of change management and claims management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to reference and background checks.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Hydro-Québec’s processes and requirements

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an overall project execution strategy to achieve the project’s performance objectives based on the contract.
Represent the company with the customer, overseeing and managing this interface and relationship, and managing both internal and external communication loops.
Establish and secure the resources required for project execution, organize the project team, and ensure team members have clearly defined roles, responsibilities, interfaces, and the necessary authority.
Continuously monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs), taking immediate actions and decisions to ensure financial, schedule, quality, and safety performance to maximize project objectives.
Establish, implement, and monitor the project quality plan, procedures, and EHS plan, ensuring the highest level of compliance with specifications at the lowest final cost.
Define a claims management strategy and lead actions accordingly, handling claims by identifying and carrying out all necessary actions in line with the defined strategy.
Define a risk management plan, continuously update and review risks and opportunities for each project, assess and determine actions that benefit overall project performance, and track implementation and results.
Assume full responsibility for the project from sales handover until all obligations are fulfilled at FAC and/or handover to the Services business, taking necessary actions to improve the overall project process and providing feedback to Sales and other business functions on project and process performance.
Build, lead, and coach a committed project team that ensures the highest level of performance for each project, defining project goals and objectives, evaluating performance against these goals and objectives, and providing performance evaluations and development plans to functional management.
Develop and monitor the master schedule, and manage project float to ensure timely completion of projects.