Project Director

Job description:

Our client is one of the most successful and well-recognized builders in the Canadian construction industry. They work on a wide variety of projects including residential, commercial, municipal, heavy industrial, transportation, energy and more.They are currently adding a Project Director to their Calgary, Alberta office. The new hire will be accountable for the quality and execution of major construction projects requiring the ability to handle complex developments and multi-million-dollar budgets. CL4 (containment level 4) laboratory experience and valid Facility Security Clearance (FSC) are mandatory requirements.The organization is open to a full-time, permanent hire as well as to contract solutions. Candidates based in Canada or in the US will be considered and the immigration process supported. This role offers relocation assistance and a competitive compensation package.Responsibilities:

Opportunity Management and Opportunity Response

• Support and be active in identifying Business Development opportunities that bring in new projects
• As required, lead bid proposal responses to clients with the support of marketing and other team members

Preconstruction

• Develop, manage, and maintain new and existing client, consultant and trade relationships
• 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/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 meet or exceed the projects required performance, schedule and profitability targets
• Confirm that estimate/cost plan incorporates value for the owner, accommodates the consultants 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)
• Ensure project health, safety and environmental standards meet or exceed legislated requirements and company policy
• Assist the Construction Director with day-to-day operations
• Know project critical issues at all times and ensure that project team has followed up to address issues to satisfaction of all stakeholders
• Responsible for understanding and overseeing that site process, productivity, targets, KPIs, dashboards, etc. are adhered to
• Keep the Construction Director informed of significant developments

Post Construction

• Ensure that the project teams clear all deficiencies in a timely manner
• Ensure total completion is achieved as per the clients expectation
• Ensure project close out and lessons learned meetings take place in order for continuous improvements to take place

Employee and Talent Management

• Lead in the recruitment of new talent and support the development of personnel through on-going coaching and mentoring to ensure effective, safe project delivery and individual career development
• Develop high performance employees by effectively recruiting suitable new talent, providing continuous positive and constructive feedback, on-going assessment of non-performing employees and planning for succession
• Coach and mentor the project team members to ensure effective preconstruction delivery
• Conduct annual performance reviews of all direct reports, and ensure annual reviews are conducted with all staff

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree engineering or construction management
• 15+ years experience in construction
• 10 years experience in a project management role in a construction company
• Track record of successful commercial project management of major Containment Level 4 Lab (CL4) construction project
• Experience leading commercial or institutional constructions projects in excess of $100 million CAD
• Ability to use ERPs, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Projects & Primavera P6 and Electronic Document Management
• Deep expertise and proven track record with respect to the continuous improvement project delivery services and value-added constructability process and practice
• Experience in gaining major bids with joint venture partners, with proven management of successful infrastructure and 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; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly
• Strong leadership capability as evidenced by demonstrable success in team / collaborative work environments
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• 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 prioritization of work to achieve them
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
• Superior written and verbal communication skills

What our client offers:

• $220 – $260k base salary (a higher rate is negotiable for qualified individuals)
• 6% RRSP match
• 4 week vacation plus additional week off at Christmas
• Profit sharing (roughly 10% – 15% of salary)
• Extended health benefits
• Health spending account

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree engineering or construction management
• 15+ years experience in construction
• 10 years experience in a project management role in a construction company
• Track record of successful commercial project management of major Containment Level 4 Lab (CL4) construction project
• Experience leading commercial or institutional constructions projects in excess of $100 million CAD
• Ability to use ERPs, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Projects & Primavera P6 and Electronic Document Management
• Deep expertise and proven track record with respect to the continuous improvement project delivery services and value-added constructability process and practice
• Experience in gaining major bids with joint venture partners, with proven management of successful infrastructure and 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; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly
• Strong leadership capability as evidenced by demonstrable success in team / collaborative work environments
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• 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 prioritization of work to achieve them
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
• Superior written and verbal communication skills

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Great employer,

4 weeks vacation, plus the week of Christmas/New Years

Client will support immigration/work permit process

or fly in / fly out from USA or other parts of Canada

Will consider candidates from Mexico and Chile under free trade mobility options

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : CA$ 220000

Salary Max : CA$ 275000

Currency Type : CAD