At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and oversee multiple construction projects, ensuring performance and managing risks.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing construction firm with exciting multi-story projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on teamwork and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in construction project management, with experience on $20 million+ projects.
The predicted salary is between 108000 - 132000 $ per year.
YOUR CHALLENGE
Reporting to the Construction Director, the Project Director acts as a strategic and operational leader responsible for the overall performance of the projects under their responsibility. They supervise project managers and site teams, ensure consistency in practices, control risks, costs, and schedules, and act as the escalation point for major issues. They must also be adept at prioritizing tasks. The successful candidate must be able to execute multiple mandates independently, manage priorities effectively, and intervene rigorously in resolving daily challenges. Targeted project profile: relevant experience in the construction of multi-story projects and experience managing projects worth $20 million or more.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Project Governance and Performance
- Ensure the overall performance of multiple projects (costs, schedule, quality, risks)
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects (bi-monthly)
- Conduct structured weekly project reviews with project managers
- Conduct structured monthly project reviews with management
- Act as an escalation point for major issues (costs, deadlines, contractual)
- Maintain an active presence on the construction site, including weekly visits.
- Financial and Contractual Management (Executive Level)
- Oversee budget monitoring and validate monthly cost reports.
- Approve change management and major claims strategies.
- Participate in or lead high-stakes or complex contract negotiations.
- Ensure compliance with billing and cost control practices.
- Contract Management, Procurement, Subcontractors, and Suppliers
- Analyze and negotiate subcontractor and supplier bids.
- Participate in preparing the scope of work for the request for proposals (subcontractor).
- Analyze and approve subcontracts and extras.
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements: subcontracts and client contracts.
- Team Management and Development
- Supervise, support, coach, and evaluate project managers
- Identify training needs and participate in skills development
- Ensure the consistent application of EMD-Batimo methods, procedures, and standards
- Client and Stakeholder Relations
- Act as the client's primary point of contact for major issues
- Maintain a proactive and trusting relationship with clients and professionals
- Participate in key strategic meetings and project launches
- Participate in on-site meetings with professionals
- Support project managers during sensitive or conflictual situations
- Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management
- Oversee project risk management
- Ensure rigorous handling of non-conformities
- Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal standards requirements
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management
- Health and Safety (HS) and Compliance
- Monitor health and safety (HS) issues and implement the prevention program.
- Strategic Planning and Development
- Participate in the planning of upcoming projects
- Collaborate with management on strategic directions, methods, and innovations
- Ingénieur professionnel ou Bac en génie de construction ou DEC en technologie de l’architecture ou du génie civil ou expérience équivalente
- Minimum 10 ans d’expérience dans un poste similaire avec gestion de projets ou sur un chantier
- Capacité à gérer de 2-3 projets simultanément
- Bonne vision globale des projets complexes
- Capacité d’analyse financière avancé
- Bonne capacité d’adaptation et de gestion du changement
- Compétences en communication et organisation
- Compétences techniques nécessaires associées au travail
- Aptitude à travailler en équipe et sous pression (rapidité d’exécution)
- Gestion des relations, leadership, talents de négociation et capacité à résoudre les conflits sont essentiels
- Capacité de travailler avec rigueur et avec autonomie
- Maîtrise des logiciels de Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) MS-Project, Adobe
- Maitrise avancée de Meastro, un atout
- Créer un climat de travail favorisant l’esprit d’équipe et la coopération
- Être orienté vers la résolution de problème et être autonome
- Représenter l’entreprise en démontrant une conscience professionnelle
- Faire preuve d’adaptabilité pour gérer efficacement diverses situations, notamment les conflits
- Communiquer efficacement et entretenir des relations positives et respectueuses
COMPÉTENCES CLÉS
Construction projet director - Directeur de projets construction employer: Groupe EMD Batimo
EMD-Batimo is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work environment, encouraging collaboration and innovation in the construction industry. With a strong focus on employee development, team management, and strategic project execution, employees are empowered to grow their skills while working on high-stakes projects. Located in a thriving area, EMD-Batimo offers unique opportunities for career advancement and a supportive culture that values health, safety, and continuous improvement.
