Pomerleau

Project Director - Marine works

Pomerleau$174K — $225K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in civil and infrastructure construction
  • 5+ years delivering marine infrastructure projects
  • University degree/diploma in Engineering or related field
  • Strong business acumen and knowledge of project management methodologies
  • Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of local market is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale marine projects from $20 million to over $1 billion
  • Cultivate strong relationships with team members and partners
  • Drive construction schedules and ensure timely project completion
  • Recommend innovative solutions to enhance project effectiveness
  • Ensure compliance with the company's Quality Program
  • Manage project budgets and financial aspects
  • Mentor project teams and support career development

Benefits

  • RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
  • Hybrid work model for corporate roles
  • Employee stock ownership program
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Transit pass reimbursement
  • Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one
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General Information

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Job Location

  • Vancouver, BC
  • Victoria, BC


Date Published

02-Jul-2026

Department

Project Management

Min Compensation

174 000

Max Compensation

225 000

Compensation Frequency

Annual

Employment Type

Permanent

Working Arrangement

On-Site

Role Type

Full-Time

Job Description

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As a Project Director working within Pomerleau Construction's Marine and Civil Infrastructure team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering some of British Columbia's most complex and impactful marine projects.

Leading the delivery of large-scale marine infrastructure projects ranging from $20 million to over $1 billion, you will oversee all aspects of project execution, including strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and team leadership. Working closely with cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, indigenous partners and clients, you will foster collaboration and drive excellence throughout every phase of delivery.

This is an opportunity to lead landmark projects that strengthen BC's marine infrastructure and leave a lasting legacy along the province's coastline. Your expertise will help navigate complex construction challenges while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and operational excellence.

What you will do:
• Proactively grow and maintain strong relationships with team members, trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve the project goals and vision.
• Support your project management teams to develop and drive the construction schedule ensuring that completion dates and milestones are met and or exceeded.
• Put your problem-solving skills to work and recommend innovative methods that will increase effectiveness and efficiency to ensure project excellence and productivity.
• Use your proactive approach to ensure compliance with our first-class Quality Program.
• Utilize your experience in trade partner selection and coordination of their activities.
• Apply your financial management experience to plan, manage and respect project budgets, costs and associated purchasing.
• Be both a mentor and role model to your project team, providing coaching and guidance to help them advance in their careers.
• Act as the subject matter expert in risk management, ensuring any associated project risk is minimized.
• Take pride in compiling and completing companywide project reports for executive teams and client groups.
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project. Effectively applying the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote Pomerleau's HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations and codes with all employees and trade partners on the project.

This role could be for you if you have:
• 10+ years of experience in the civil and infrastructure construction industry.
• 5+ years of experience delivering full-cycle marine infrastructure projects including ports, marine terminals, docks, dredging, marine piling etc.
• A University degree/diploma in Engineering or related field.
• A strong business acumen and knowledge of project management methodologies, financial management and Canadian building codes.
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills with the ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of client, project and technical issues to bring the project to successful completion.
• Knowledge of the local market is considered an asset.

Benefits
• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate's relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.

Please view this job on Pomerleau's official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third-party job board.

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Pomerleau is a construction company specializing mainly in the building, infrastructure, civil engineering, and renewable energy sectors.

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