Director of Project Controls

The Project Controls Director will be responsible for developing and overseeing the planning/scheduling and budget cost controls within the division.

What You Will Be Working On

Company: Bird Industrial Management Services Ltd.

5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400, Ontario L4W 0C6 Canada

Job Title

Senior Project Manager, Construction (Internal Title: Director of Project Controls)

NOC: 00015 (Senior Managers)

Wage: Starting at CAD $260,000 - $290,000

Location(s) of work: 5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400, Ontario L4W 0C6 Canada. May be required to travel to worksite locations across Ontario.

Number of Positions: One (1)

Required Language Skills: English (spoken and written)

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee large-scale construction operations and establish policies for the division.
• Oversee and manage nuclear decommissioning projects, with full accountability for cost, schedule, scope, and overall project performance.
• Allocate resources, establish and enforce project controls, governance frameworks, and reporting structures to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Approve and manage project budgets, expenditures, and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Lead contract strategy, review and approve change orders, and negotiate with contractors to optimize project outcomes and control costs.
• Provide executive-level reporting to senior leadership on project performance, risks, and strategic direction.
• Oversee the development and execution of Project Execution Plans, ensuring alignment across engineering, construction, and operations teams.
• Direct project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation activities to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, contractors, and consultants, to achieve project objectives.
• Establish risk management frameworks, make final decisions on risk mitigation strategies, and ensure effective issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for project delivery systems, processes, and performance metrics.
• Represent the company as well as develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, promoting a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight to project teams and project controls personnel.

What We Are Looking For

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of active, relevant and applicable experience in the construction industry
• Experience and ability to use the following:
  • Cost Control Systems and Applications
  • Planning and scheduling tools
  • Risk Assessment and reporting tools
  • Document Control Systems
• Experience with nuclear and nuclear decommissioning projects

Required Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Administrative Management, Engineering or a related field.

Benefits:

• Benefits are offered through the company’s benefits plan
• Transportation allowance of CAD $833 per month
• Participation in the company’s profit-sharing plan

How to Apply:

Please send your resume to the following email address: [email protected]

Attention: Tiffany Parnell

Senior Manager, People and Culture - Industrial East