Project Director - Building

BUILDING

For over 50 years, the building team has brought countless construction projects to life, distinguished by the high quality of its work, adherence to the highest industry standards, and a commitment to obtaining environmental certifications. Engineers, architects, and other building specialists work with passion and dedication to meet deadlines, exceed client expectations, and enhance community well-being.

Office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational institutions, residential buildings, hotels, shopping centers, factories, sports and cultural centers, our team excels in constructing these places using cutting-edge technology and places the human at the heart of its concerns by promoting an innovative collaborative approach.

Come build the future with us!

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Senior Project Director is responsible for cost control, schedule adherence, subcontractor tracking, and client negotiations.

He has full responsibility for the success of projects under his supervision, from project configuration during the bidding phase to project delivery and final payment. He ensures strong cohesion and excellent communication among project managers. He maintains business relationships with clients.

Operational Management

• Provide a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, suppliers, and contractors working under EBC's authority;
• Conduct project profitability studies, make forecasts, explain discrepancies, and present them;
• Negotiate subcontract agreements;
• Manage project schedules, tracking indicators, critical path, and its updates;
• Supervise shop drawing reviews and technical questions and answers (Q&A);
• Identify issues that may affect project profitability and/or schedule and apply necessary corrective measures;
• Ensure on-site presence, note necessary corrections, and discuss them with the superintendent;
• Implement the LEAN philosophy on our sites;
• Approve subcontractor and supplier invoices;
• Manage payment request production and ensure they are transmitted to owners;
• Supervise deficiency lists;
• Supervise project closures (provisional acceptance request, end-of-project manual, release of retention, etc.);
• Meet EBC's quality control requirements and ISO program.

Human Capital Management

• Actively participate in the career development of staff, including: training, development goals, and performance evaluations;
• Identify, attract, and retain top talent;
• Develop your team and ensure successor planning;
• Participate in the development of the new generation in project management;
• Mobilize and inspire;
• Focus your actions on achieving results without compromise;
• Act as an ambassador.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction, or any other combination of equivalent experience and education;
• Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience;
• Experience in projects exceeding 30 million;
• Member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec (OIQ);
• PMP or PA LEED certification (asset);
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project software;
• Strong communication skills;

Bilingual French - English (asset).

DESIRED PROFILE

• Strong skills in management, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving;
• Initiative and leadership;
• Interest and ability to mentor and coach;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Analytical mindset, adaptability, and open-mindedness;
• Organized, structured, and rigorous;
• Sense of priorities.

BENEFITS OFFERED BY EBC TEAM

• 5 weeks of annual vacation upon hire;
• Competitive salary;
• Comprehensive collective insurance program upon hire;
• Corporate clothing program upon hire;
• Access to an on-demand virtual doctor (telemedicine) 24/7;
• Employee assistance program;
• Collective REER with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
• Training and development programs;
• Friendly work environment;
• Active social club and well-being committee;
• Diverse, innovative, and stimulating environment;
• Firm recognized in the Canada's Best Managed Companies ranking.