Project Director

EBC Inc.•Mississauga, ON

52d•Hybrid

About The Position

EBC specializes in major infrastructure projects including bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, and marine installations. We are known for meeting deadlines and budgets, and have contributed to significant projects like the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM), and the Site C hydro-electric power station. Our team also works on wind farms and hydroelectric projects such as dams, power stations, tunnels, and dikes. EBC is a leader in the Canadian construction sector, recognized for its specialized services. This role, reporting to the Vice President of Civil Operations, involves full responsibility for proposals, with or without the assistance of a project manager. The Project Director plans, directs, organizes, coordinates, and controls the execution of one or more construction projects simultaneously.

Requirements

University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience
15+ years’ experience in the construction industry
PENG designation
Previous civil construction experience specifically in experience in structures and MTO work
A proven track record of project success and team leadership
Good knowledge in geology and geotechnical
Strong experience delivering large scale projects within a partnership environment
Strong experience with alternative delivery mode projects (Design Build, P3)
Strong knowledge of financial management, as well as building codes and associated legislation
Good computer skills and previous experience with scheduling software
Candidate must be mobile and flexible to travel as required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation of bids and the execution of projects. The signing of tenders is the responsibility of the assigned Vice-President.
Negotiate agreements with subcontractors, sign letters of intent after discussion with the vice president, verify agreements with subcontractors and sign them (for subcontracts valued at less than $1 million).
In collaboration with project managers and superintendents, ensure that the work carried out meets the standards and the objectives set for quality, safety and relations in the work, quantity, deadlines and costs and take the necessary corrective action when required.
When required, assist the vice president in negotiating customer contract terms.
Monthly verification and discussion with project managers of all cost controls under his/her supervision and reporting to the vice president.
Assign staff to work sites, in accordance with the policies of the human resources department (salaries must be approved by the human resources director) and monitor the productivity of resources under his/her responsibility as well as operating costs.
Ensure customer satisfaction with a concern for safety, costs, schedule and quality of work.
Ensure the application of and compliance with the EBC health and safety estimate and site specific H&S programs for each project.
Ensure compliance with the company's QA/QC system in accordance with the appropriate ISO standard.
Follow up on ISO procedures with operational staff. Responsible for site kick-off meetings, periodic reviews, post-mortems and participation in planning reviews.
Discuss legal or litigation issues with the vice president, and ensure documentation.
Perform all other tasks required for the execution of his / her mandate.
Evaluate personnel under his/her responsibility according to company policies.
Mentoring employees when in office.
Working on estimates in office when not onsite.
Lead various civil projects in northern Ontario from bid to execution.