Project Director

Description

Job Summary:

You are a highly experienced Project Manager with large Construction project experience. As the Project Director, you will assume a leadership role by providing guidance to project staff, and being a main point of contact for Clients. You will be responsible for the smooth functioning of day to day operations by influencing, developing and implementing agreed upon project plans ensuring that projects are completed safely, on time and within budget. You are a problem solver and continuously look for innovative solutions that can be utilized on projects

Come join our True Blue team on site today!

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership in health, safety and environmental protection on the project.
• Provides strong leadership to construction team members, capitalizing on individual and group strengths to ensure project targets are achieved
• Accountable for the construction schedule in conjunction with project team to meet milestones and completion dates
• Leads project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and support the project’s ongoing progression
• Identifies and manages opportunities and risks to achieve the best possible outcome for schedule and financial targets
• Monitors project performance through regular reviews of functional schedules, project productivities and budget KPI’s
• Manages all risks and changes associated with the project contractual agreement
• Maintains, tracks, and reports all financial aspects of project including forecasts and billings
• Management of work processes and procedures relating to associated process improvements, training and personnel

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant work experience in multi-discipline Heavy Civil construction
• Managing a multi-discipline team of not less than 20 staff, with proven abilities in resource planning, performance management, target and objective setting, and development of staff
• Professional Engineering, Technology designation and/or Journeyperson certification is an asset
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, current construction practices and methodology
• Strong negotiation/management skills
• Ability to plan and manage to a project schedule
• Knowledge of financial aspects of project management including estimating, budgeting, cost controls, and reporting. Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, understand and interpret stakeholder needs, and identify solutions to non-routine queries using both verbal and writing skills
• Capable of anticipating constructability issues in moderate to complex situations and creating solutions in the construction plan and schedule
• A track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating, coaching and consensus-building
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Work Conditions

• Site based position

Additional Information:

Company Description

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

7008 Roper Road NW, Edmonton, AB