Director of Project Controls

Bird Construction

$260K — $290K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in construction industry
  • Expertise in cost control systems and applications
  • Proficiency in planning and scheduling tools
  • Skills in risk assessment and reporting tools
  • Experience with nuclear and nuclear decommissioning projects
  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering or related field

Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee large-scale construction operations and policy establishment.
  • Manage nuclear decommissioning projects with accountability for cost and schedule.
  • Allocate resources and enforce project controls and governance frameworks.
  • Approve and manage budgets and financial forecasts in line with corporate objectives.
  • Lead contract strategies, negotiate with contractors, and manage change orders.
  • Provide executive-level reporting on project performance and risks.
  • Establish risk management frameworks and oversee project delivery improvements.

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
Full Job Description
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:



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