Project Director - Civil & Infrastructure

Vancouver, BC

We are Pomerleau. And you could be too.

The Opportunity

Jump in and imagine the possibilities as a Project Director with Pomerleau. Using your proven experience and technical expertise, you will be a leader in project management, delivery and excellence. You are known for keeping construction and engineering best practices top of mind while exhibiting a high degree of professionalism and expertise in client presentation, negotiation and interaction on project progress. With your solution focused and team-oriented attitude, you will lead a collaborative team of construction professionals who match your drive for brilliance. Using your client centric approach and established technical expertise, you embrace the role of being a trusted leader for our team and steadfast advisor for our clients to successfully execute every exciting and challenging project you lead.

Success is in the details and the core of what you do. As a Project Director, you are a scheduling guru keeping project goals, execution, people and communication always top of mind. As a key member of our team, we will rethink construction together, from idea to completion. Everywhere. All the time. Period.

What YOU Will Do

Grow and maintain strong relationships with team members, trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve the project goals and vision;
Support your project management teams to develop and drive the construction schedule ensuring that completion dates and milestones are met;
Put your problem-solving skills to work and recommend innovative methods that will increase effectiveness and efficiency to ensure project excellence and productivity;
Use your proactive approach to ensure compliance with our first-class Quality Program;
Utilize your experience in trade partner selection and coordination of their activities;
Apply your financial management experience to plan, manage and respect project budgets, costs and associated purchasing;
Share your knowledge and be a role model through mentorship opportunities with project team members;
Keep the lines of communication open regarding project status and updates;
Be an expert in risk management to ensure any associated project risk is minimized;
Take pride in compiling and completing companywide project reports;
Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project. Effectively apply the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote Pomerleau’s HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations and codes with all employees and trade partners on the project
Celebrate project success and completion and be a key member of the project wrap-up process.

What YOU Will Bring

8-10+ years’ experience in the civil construction industry;
University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience;
A proven track record of project leadership, success and team collaboration;
Outstanding leadership 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;
Strong knowledge of construction and project methodologies, financial management, as well as building codes and associated legislation;
Role model status for health and safety as well as quality;
A passion to develop, maintain and execute the project schedule;
Good computer skills and previous experience with scheduling software;

Why Choose Pomerleau?

Competitive salary
4 weeks’ vacation
Group insurance (including a health spending account!)
Group RRSP
Employer paid monthly public transit pass
Fitness Membership or Activity Reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Exciting training opportunities
Dynamic culture
Exciting career opportunities

What are you waiting for? Let's build something extraordinary together. Apply now to join the team. We want to hear from you!

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Pomerleau Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. During any stage of the recruitment and hiring process, accommodation for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.