Project Director
The Project Director is accountable for the quality and execution of industrial construction projects. This position will be rotational between site & office.
What You Will Be Working OnLeadership
- Conduct performance plans and assessments with direct reports.
- Maintain high level of morale among direct reports.
- Act as coach and mentor to direct reports.
Construction Management
- Develop, manage, and maintain new and existing client, consultant, and trade relationships.
- Actively pursue and obtain new projects for Bird that fit division marketing plan and business model.
- Lead the development of a project strategy that secures the project, and meets or exceeds the project's required performance, schedule, and profitability targets.
- Confirm that estimate/cost plan incorporates value for the owner, accommodates the consultant's design intent and the targeted profitability.
- Conduct the negotiation and oversee the preparation and execution of the prime contract.
- Ensure project health, safety and environmental standards meet or exceed legislated requirements and company policy.
- Know project critical issues at all times and ensure the project team has followed up to address issues to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
- Assume the overall day to day project management responsibility for at least one Major Project within the region.
What We Are Looking For- 20 years' experience in industrial based construction projects
- 10 years' experience in a management leadership role in a construction company
- Track record of successful commercial project management of major building construction projects in excess of $300 million
- A background with self-perform mechanical based projects would be an asset
- Deep expertise and proven track record with respect to the continuous improvement project delivery services and value-added constructability process and practice
- Ability to lead and operate within an environment where change happens frequently
- Experience in gaining major bids with joint venture partners, with proven management of successful construction bids
- Proven ability to ensure a successful completion of projects, their profitability, and for retaining owners as continuing clients of the company
- Ability to lead and operate within an environment where change happens frequently
- Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a focused team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly
- Strong leadership capability as evidenced by demonstrable success in team / collaborative work environments
- Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
