Project Director, Technology
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Are you looking to lead large, complex Design Build and P3 projects, and see your ideas come to life? Do you enjoy creating lasting connections, with people, partners and project? Join our Technology Construction team today!
We are looking for a collaborative and relationship focused Project Director with strong operational experience to join our Technology team. Someone who will actively manage one or more mid to large scale construction projects, while coaching, mentoring, guiding, and building our next generation of talent. A leader who understands and drives strategic objectives through project execution from pursuit through to warranty. An ambassador of Plan Group culture, brand, policies, with a strong focus on planning and executing our project life cycle with emphasis on our client centric approach.
As a Project Director You Will
As part of our global network, you’ll gain access to unparalleled resources, innovative technologies, and endless opportunities to contribute to impactful work. From advanced technology to complex infrastructure, every project is a chance to build your skills and leave a legacy.
Bring your talent, energy, and ideas, and let’s build something extraordinary - together.
For more information, follow us on social media and visit our website at www.plan-group.com.
Thank you for your interest in joining Plan Group, an equal opportunity employer. Please note that due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process. Should you be contacted for an interview, please advise if accommodations are required. Plan Group does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.
We are looking for a collaborative and relationship focused Project Director with strong operational experience to join our Technology team. Someone who will actively manage one or more mid to large scale construction projects, while coaching, mentoring, guiding, and building our next generation of talent. A leader who understands and drives strategic objectives through project execution from pursuit through to warranty. An ambassador of Plan Group culture, brand, policies, with a strong focus on planning and executing our project life cycle with emphasis on our client centric approach.
As a Project Director You Will
- Plan, organize, monitor, direct projects from preconstruction to completion according to schedule, specifications and budget.
- Provide active promotion and leadership of our company safety program; ensure that processes are adhered to and that safety remains our main priority. Lead meetings with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to report on the project progress.
- Provide insight and recommendations into the design, logistics, feasibility, risk assessment and opportunities for value engineering on major projects while managing risk exposure to the organization
- Manage project teams (including project managers) and enabling them to manage and perform with a degree of independence in accordance with the Project Lifecycle and TIME efficiency programs.
- Plan and update construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules
- Lead pre-job planning including estimate turnover, kick off meetings, procurement process, subcontractor selection, material handling strategies and opportunities for risk management and improved productivity
- Oversee monthly forecasts of project financial performance against financial budget, productivity targets and operational goals
- Follow up with site supervision on labor/manpower progress; identify and reduce roadblocks to success
- Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
- Build & maintain strong relationships with clients, GCs, consultants to positively contribute to the success of the project.
- Electrical Engineering post-secondary education or related and a minimum of eight (8) years construction project management experience; trade experience a definite asset.
- Experience managing large scale Electrical commercial and institutional projects.
As part of our global network, you’ll gain access to unparalleled resources, innovative technologies, and endless opportunities to contribute to impactful work. From advanced technology to complex infrastructure, every project is a chance to build your skills and leave a legacy.
Bring your talent, energy, and ideas, and let’s build something extraordinary - together.
For more information, follow us on social media and visit our website at www.plan-group.com.
Thank you for your interest in joining Plan Group, an equal opportunity employer. Please note that due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process. Should you be contacted for an interview, please advise if accommodations are required. Plan Group does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and manage large-scale Design Build and P3 technology construction projects from preconstruction through to warranty. Oversee project teams, financial performance, and safety programs while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
Requirements
Requires post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering or a related field and at least eight years of construction project management experience. Experience managing large-scale electrical commercial and institutional projects is essential.
Skills
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Budgeting
- Risk Assessment
- Value Engineering
- Contract Negotiation
- Scheduling
- Stakeholder Management
- Preconstruction Planning
- Mentoring
- Safety Leadership
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Technology
- Trades
Keywords
- Design Build
- P3 Projects
- Electrical Engineering
- Value Engineering
- Project Lifecycle
- Risk Management
- Procurement
- Financial Forecasting
- Commercial Projects
- Institutional Projects
- Safety Program
- Contract Negotiation
- TIME Efficiency Programs