Project Director, Major Project – Tunnel & Underground Group

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects : bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydro-electric power station located near Fort St-John in British Columbia.

Our seasoned team of engineers, project managers and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams, power stations, tunnels and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

Come move mountains with us!

In order to demonstrate our expertise in tunnels and underground works across the country, EBC is looking for new team members ready to take part in major projects throughout Canada.

Under the supervision of the Vice President of the Major Projects – Tunneling, the Project Director is fully responsible for all the proposals he will be involved with, with or without the assistance of a project manager. The project manager will take care of the completion of the projects he has tendered and won.

The Project Director plans, directs, organizes, coordinates and controls, alone or with project managers, the execution of one or more construction projects simultaneously.

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.

Requirements

SKILLS AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED

Benefits