PROJECT DIRECTOR – BUILDING — ALL LOCATIONS (continuous recruitment)
Permanent | EBC Inc. | Canada
Posted On 27 / 10 / 2022
Job Information
Construction
City Montréal
State / Province Quebec
H3C 3X6
Job Description
BUILDING
For more than 50 years, the building team has given life to countless construction projects, distinguished by the high quality of their work, meeting the highest standards in the industry and seeking environmental certifications. Engineers, architects and other building specialists work with heart and enthusiasm to meet deadlines and exceed customer expectations, while improving the well-being of communities.
Office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational establishments, residential buildings, hotels, shopping centers, factories, sporting and cultural centers, our team excels in erecting these places using state-of-the-art tools and space. human at the heart of its concerns by advocating an innovative collaborative approach.
Come build the future with us!
Reporting to the Operations Vice-President, the Project Director is responsible for controlling costs, meeting deadlines, monitoring subcontractors and negotiating with the client.
He is fully responsible for the success of projects under his leadership by directing all project operations.
Consequently, he will have to manage effectively and efficiently all aspects of projects (SST, quality, schedule, customer relations and costs) by his strategic contribution from the configuration of projects during the submission phase until the delivery of the project and its final payment. He will ensure strong cohesion and good communication with the managers assigned to the projects. He will maintain business relationships with customers, all in order to meet and respect project budgets.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be actively involved in Health, Safety and Environment according to the EBC program;
- Prepare cost control (accounting) and monthly reports. Carry out monthly profitability studies for projects, make forecasts, explain discrepancies and discuss them with your supervisor in the framework of “Project Performance Review” meetings;
- Participate in the transfer of tender, read the contractual documentation;
- Update the table of objectives;
- Negotiate subcontractors' contracts in accordance with the objectives;
- Prepare subcontractors' contracts;
- Supervise change management with the help of their project team;
- Prepare the work schedule, monitoring indicators and the critical path and its update;
- Oversee the follow-up of the shop drawings and the questions-answers-techniques (QRT), which have a significant impact on the project;
- Attend and participate in meetings with clients and professionals and with subcontractors, as required;
- Identify the contentious points that could affect the profitability and / or the schedule of the project, discuss them with his superior if necessary in order to apply the necessary corrective methods;
- Visit construction sites regularly, note the necessary corrective measures and discuss them with the superintendent;
- Regularly assess the site personnel in the company of their superior;
- Approve invoices from subcontractors and suppliers monthly;
- Direct the production of monthly payment requests and ensure that they are sent to the owner on time;
- Ensure that the payment conditions are respected;
- Oversee the monitoring of lists of deficiencies;
- Supervise all the elements related to the closure of the project (request for provisional acceptance, manual at the end of the project, release of detention, etc.);
- Meet the requirements of the ISO and EBC quality control program;
- Be responsible for maximizing the use of resources;
- Actively participate in the career development of lower-level staff and managers providing training and development goals, performance appraisals and training for each team member;
- Identify, attract and retain the best talent;
- Mentor and develop staff and the new generation in project management, leadership skills, culture and company values.
Leadership Style
Mobilize and inspire employees;Focus on achieving results without compromise;Support the corporate culture that is aligned with corporate values;Support, adhere to and communicate in a committed manner the decisions of the company;Engage in team development and oversee succession planning;Get involved in self-development to maintain or increase organizational capacity and deliver expected results;Effectively understand and communicate the vision and strategy of the company in order to engage and align the workforce, team members and project partners towards achieving and exceeding desired results;Lead.Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering;Relevant 10 to 15 years experience in construction project management;Bilingual French-English both spoken and written (required);Master of MS Office and MS Project software.SKILLS AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED
Shows initiative and leadership;Strong management, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills;Team player.Conditions offered by EBC
4-weeks’ vacation per year;A comprehensive group insurance program accessible upon hiring (health & dental component paid by the employer);A group RRSP program with an employer contribution to a DPSP;An employee assistance program;An active social club;A friendly and stimulating work environment;Company recognized as one of the 2019 Best Managed Companies in Canada.J-18808-Ljbffr