Project Manager - Tunnel & Underground Works

EBC

$125K — $175K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant field experience
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in claims and change management
  • Previous work in tunnelling or high-risk heavy civil engineering projects
  • Knowledge of underground construction is advantageous
  • Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and Bluebeam
  • Willingness to travel extensively

Responsibilities

  • Manage and align internal team members and Joint Venture Partners
  • Implement process compliance for internal and external obligations
  • Establish project objectives and ensure tracking and accountability
  • Oversee technical and commercial aspects of contract delivery
  • Communicate project priorities and tasks effectively as a leader
  • Empower team members in decision-making to optimize project success
  • Promote a safety-oriented, high-performance culture
  • Ensure quality contract delivery meets both client and internal standards
  • Maximize project margins while prioritizing safety
  • Lead project lifecycle management including staff and subcontractor oversight
  • Collaborate on budgets, methodologies, submittals, and project schedules
  • Enforce the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) prevention program
  • Troubleshoot issues effectively throughout the project
  • Manage documentation control for project correspondence and records
  • Assist with final project documentation and field duties

Benefits

  • Opportunities for advancement and promotions
  • Four weeks of vacation annually
  • Flexible group insurance available from start
  • 24/7 access to virtual doctor services
  • Collective RRSP program with employer contribution
  • Training and development program
  • Active social club
  • Supportive and stimulating work environment
  • Involvement in large-scale projects
  • Company recognized among Canada's Best Managed Companies
Full Job Description
Job Description
In order to demonstrate our expertise in tunnels and underground works across the country, EBC is looking for new team members ready to take part in major projects throughout Canada.

Under the supervision of Vice-President Majors projects - Tunnels & Underground works, the Project Manager plans, directs, organizes, coordinates and controls, along with the Project Director, the execution of his project. He will participate in prequalifications, bids and proposals of tunnelling projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage and align team members assembled from internal and Joint Venture Partners
  • Implementation of process compliance for internal and external requirements and commitments
  • Establish Project objectives and implement tracking and accountability of such objectives
  • Technical and commercial responsibility of the contract delivery
  • Demonstrate strong leadership skills by clear and concise communication of priorities and tasks
  • Empower and include key team members in the decision-making process to maximize the project success
  • Foster a safety oriented high-performance culture
  • Ensure consistency in expected safety performance on projects and verify the fair and consistent application of the progressive discipline system across all projects
  • Ensure quality delivery of all contract obligations to meet client and internal expectations to excellence
  • Maximize margins with safety in mind and ensure the company's interests during the project lifecycle
  • Manage, lead, and control projects from start to finish, including staff, subcontractors, and job management
  • Develop, review, and collaborate on budgets, methodologies, submittals, and schedules
  • Oversee the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) prevention program and ensure its implementation on the construction site
  • Demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of tender documents, drawings, specifications, addendums, and assist the Site Superintendent in achieving project success
  • Provide troubleshooting and issue resolution
  • Manage document control for correspondence, submittals, RFI's, NCRs, etc
  • Assist in the preparation of final project records, including as-built documentation
  • Assist in carrying out various basic field duties at the job site related to general construction


Requirements
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or equivalent field experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
  • Claims & Change management experience
  • Previous work experience in tunnelling projects and/or other high risk heavy civil engineering projects
  • Knowledge of underground construction is of benefit
  • Excellent proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and Bluebeam (asset)
  • Available for extensive travel


Desired Profile

  • Leadership by example
  • Fundamental knowledge of interdisciplinary management
  • Ability to foster team spirit within a project team
  • Relationship building with internal and external stakeholders
  • Innovative and progressive mindset
  • Improve process and maximize production efficiencies
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
  • Advanced skills in communication and problem-solving
  • Exceptional skills in management, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving

Benefits

  • This role offers potential for advancement and promotion opportunities
  • 4 weeks' of vacation per year
  • Flexible group insurance program available from the start
  • Instant access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine) 24/7
  • Collective RRSP program with employer contribution to a DPSP
  • Training and development program
  • An active social club
  • A friendly and stimulating work environment
  • Large-scale projects
  • Company built on values of respect, integrity, and quality work
  • Recognized firm on the list of Canada's Best Managed Companies

In accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected salary range for this role, which is $125,000 - $175,000. Compensation within the range is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, localization, and internal equity. Base salary is one component of EBC's comprehensive total rewards offering, which may include performance-based incentives, extended health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, and career development opportunities.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC's policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.

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