Project Director - Civil

• Responsible for the preparation of bids and the execution of projects. The signing of tenders is the responsibility of the assigned VicePresident;
  
• 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 companys QA/QC system in accordance with the appropriate ISO standard;
  
• Follow up on ISO procedures with operational staff. Responsible for site kickoff meetings periodic reviews postmortems 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

• University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering or a combination of education and industry experience;
  
• 15 years experience in the construction industry;
  
• Previous civil construction experience specifically tunnels underground works deep shafts ground stabilization metro and rail work;
  
• Extensive experience in tunneling is preferred;
  
• A proven track record of project success and team leadership;
  
• Strong knowledge of tunnel construction methodologies such as: TBM (rock and soft ground) SEM/NATM (soft ground tunneling face subdivision presupport installation tunnel junction break outs) cut and cover road header microtunnelling.
  
• 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;
  
• This position is located in the Greater Toronto Area and the ability to work throughout Ontario may be required.
  

• Outstanding communication and organizational skills with the ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of client project and technical issues to bring the project to successful completion;
  
• A passion to develop teams and for organizational growth and success;
  
• Bilingualism in French and English considered a strong asset;
  
• Initiative and leadership;
  
• Highly organized and selfmotivated;
  
• Ability to attend to detail and work in an accurate and efficient manner;
  
• Ability to effectively manage and complete priorities on a daily basis.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and advantageous bonus plan;
  
• 5 weeks of annual vacation;
  
• Flexible group insurance program upon entry;
  
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred ProfitSharing Plan (DPSP);
  
• 24hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
  
• Training and development programs;
  
• Employee assistance program;
  
• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
  
• Diverse innovative and stimulating environment;
  
• A company built on values of respect integrity and a job well done;
  
• Firm recognized as one of Canada s Best Managed Companies.