Project Director - Major Projects
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Job details
- Experience
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in project
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
At EBC, we think outside the box to design and deliver major infrastructure projects that transform the Canadian landscape. Driven by excellence and innovation, we leverage our expertise to carry out large-scale projects that have a tangible impact on communities.
Our Major Projects group brings together passionate experts who take on ambitious challenges across the country. Building on our recognized expertise in tunnels and underground works, infrastructure, bridges and civil structures, transportation, and hydroelectric projects, we deliver complex projects in close collaboration with our partners and clients.
Joining EBC means contributing to impactful, large‑scale projects, thriving in a stimulating work environment, and actively shaping the future of Canada’s infrastructure.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The
Project Director’s responsibilities are structured around three main areas:
1. Estimation and Bidding
- Prepare bids and contribute to the development of
strategies;
- Negotiate agreements with subcontractors,
including commercial terms, pricing, and risk analysis;
- Review and approve contractual commitments;
- Support Vice Presidents in contract negotiations
with clients;
- Identify and mitigate contractual risks upstream;
2. Execution
- Lead and ensure the operational, financial, and
contractual performance of projects under their responsibility;
- Lead Project Managers and Superintendents,
ensuring that work carried out on sites meets established standards and
objectives in terms of quality, safety, labor relations, productivity,
schedule, and costs, and implement corrective actions as needed;
- Conduct monthly cost-control reviews with Project
Managers and report findings to the Vice President;
- Participate in recruitment, training, and
allocation of human resources, and monitor the productivity of employees
under their supervision;
- Evaluate team members in accordance with company
policies and support their development;
- Ensure client satisfaction by meeting safety,
cost, schedule, and quality objectives;
- Lead project kick-off meetings, periodic reviews,
post-mortems, and participate in planning reviews;
- Manage legal matters or disputes with the Vice
President and ensure proper documentation;
3. Governance
- Ensure the application and compliance with EBC’s
health and safety requirements and project-specific prevention programs;
- Apply the company’s quality management system in
accordance with ISO standards and ensure procedures are followed by
operational teams;
- Collaborate with the Vice President to analyze,
discuss, and manage legal files and disputes;
- Ensure rigorous management of contractual matters
through complete, compliant, and accurate documentation;
- Support team development and engagement;
- Contribute to the overall performance of the
project portfolio;
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
- A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering,
Construction Engineering, or equivalent;
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in project
management;
- Experience on large-scale projects such as
hydroelectric, infrastructure, or other relevant areas aligned with our
project portfolio;
- Bilingualism is an asset (French and English);
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
Excel, Access);
- Knowledge of project management software;
DESIRED PROFILE :
- Geographically
mobile
- Ability to manage large-scale projects and/or
oversee multiple projects simultaneously, supported by Project Managers;
- Strong
initiative and leadership;
- Autonomy
and proactive mindset;
- Strong skills in management, negotiation,
communication, and problem-solving;
- Excellent
teamwork abilities.
Benefits
CONDITIONS OFFERED BY EBC :
- 5 weeks of annual vacation;
- Flexible group insurance program upon entry;
- Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
- 24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
- Corporate clothing program upon hire;
- 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.
As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Project Director oversees the estimation, bidding, and operational execution of major infrastructure projects to ensure financial and contractual performance. They lead project managers and superintendents while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and ISO standards.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil or Construction Engineering and at least 15 years of project management experience in large-scale infrastructure. Candidates should be geographically mobile and proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.
Skills
- Project Management
- Estimation And Bidding
- Contract Negotiation
- Risk Mitigation
- Cost Control
- Resource Allocation
- Quality Management
- Health And Safety Compliance
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
Benefits
- 5 Weeks Of Annual Vacation
- Group RRSP With Employer Contribution
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Virtual Doctor (Telemedicine)
- Corporate Clothing Program
- Training And Development Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Social Club
- Health And Wellness Committee
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Transportation
- Energy
Keywords
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Hydroelectric Projects
- Infrastructure
- Tunnels
- Underground Works
- Bridges
- Civil Structures
- Transportation
- ISO Standards
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project Management Software
- Contractual Risk Analysis
- Cost Control
- Bidding Strategies