EBC Inc.

Project Director

EBC Inc.  •  Ottawa, CA (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description


For more than 50 years, the building team has given life to countless construction projects, distinguished by the high quality of their work, meeting the highest standards in the industry and seeking environmental certifications. Engineers, architects and other building specialists work with heart and enthusiasm to meet deadlines and exceed customer expectations, while improving the well-being of communities.
Office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational establishments, residential buildings, hotels, shopping centers, factories, sporting and cultural centers, our team excels in erecting these places using state-of-the-art tools and space. human at the heart of its concerns by advocating an innovative collaborative approach.
Come build the future with us!
We are currently looking to add a
Project Director

to our Ottawa, Building Group.
Reporting to the Operations Vice-President, the Project Director is responsible for controlling costs, meeting deadlines, monitoring subcontractors and negotiating with the client.
The Project Director is fully responsible for the success of projects under their leadership by directing all project operations.
Consequently, the Project Director will have to manage effectively and efficiently all aspects of projects (H&S, quality, schedule, customer relations and costs) by strategic contribution from the configuration of projects during the submission phase until the delivery of the project and its final payment.
As the Project Director, you will ensure strong cohesion and good communication with the managers assigned to the projects and you will maintain business relationships with customers, all in order to meet and respect project budgets.

Responsibilities:

Operational Management

  • be actively involved in Health, Safety and Environment according to the EBC program;

  • prepare cost control (accounting) and monthly report. Carry out monthly profitability studies for projects, make forecasts, explain discrepancies and discuss them with your supervisor in the framework of “Project Performance Review” meetings;

  • participate in the transfer of tender, read the contractual documentation;

  • updating the table of objectives;

  • negotiate subcontractors' contracts in accordance with the objectives;

  • prepare subcontractors' contracts;

  • supervise change management with the help of their project team;

  • prepare the work schedule, monitoring indicators and the critical path and its update;

  • oversees the follow-up of the shop drawings, and the questions-answers-techniques (QRT), which have a significant impact on the project;

  • attend and participate in meetings with clients and professionals and with subcontractors, as required;

  • identify the contentious points that could affect the profitability and / or the schedule of the project, discuss them with his superior if necessary in order to apply the necessary corrective methods;

  • visit construction sites regularly, note the necessary corrective measures and discuss them with the superintendent;

  • regularly assess the site personnel in the company of their superior;

  • approve invoices from subcontractors and suppliers monthly;

  • direct the production of monthly payment requests and ensure that they are sent to the owner on time;

  • ensure that the payment conditions are respected;

  • oversee the monitoring of lists of deficiencies;

  • supervise all the elements related to the closure of the project are made (request for provisional acceptance, manual at the end of the project, release of detention, etc.);

  • meet the requirements of the ISO and EBC quality control program.

Human Capital Management

  • be responsible for maximizing the use of resources;

  • actively participate in the career development of lower level staff and managers, providing training and development goals, performance appraisals and training for each team member;

  • identify, attract and retain the best talent;

  • mentor and develop staff and the new generation in project management, leadership skills, culture and company values.


Requirements


  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering;

  • Relevant 5 to 10 years experience in construction project management;

  • Bilingual French-English both spoken and written an asset;

  • Master of MS Office and MS Project software.

Skills and Attitudes Required

  • Mobilize and inspire employees;

  • F
    ocus on achieving results without compromise;

  • Support the corporate culture that is aligned with corporate values;

  • Support, adhere to and communicate in a committed manner the decisions of the company;

  • Engage in team development and oversee succession planning;

  • Get involved in self-development to maintain or increase organizational capacity and deliver expected results;

  • Effectively understand and communicate the vision and strategy of the company in order to engage and align the workforce, team members and project partners towards achieving and exceeding desired results;

  • Shows initiative and leadership;

  • Strong management, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills;

  • Team player.


Benefits


  • 5 weeks' vacation per year;

  • Comprehensive group insurance program;

  • RRSP group program with an employer contribution to a DPSP;

  • Employee assistance program;

  • Continuing education;

  • Active social club;

  • Friendly and stimulating work environment;

  • Large scale projects;

  • Corporate Clothing Program upon hiring.
EBC Inc.

About EBC Inc.

EBC is a family business founded in 1968 by Fernand Houle and his brother Germain. They built the company on their core values of respect, integrity and a job well done — values that the current president, Marie-Claude Houle, is proud to uphold.

In its 45 years, EBC has carried out over 600 projects totalling more than $6 billion. From Newfoundland and Labrador to New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia, as well as the international arena, clients have chosen EBC for our professionalism and our respect for budgets and timelines. This rigorous approach is applied to all our projects, whether building construction, civil engineering, earthworks, mining, marine works, energy transport, wind power, etc.

EBC is known for the quality of its work and for its ability to deliver even the most demanding project on budget and on time, thanks to our skilled, committed and motivated workforce. Our worksite and project management teams are supported by our efficient, dedicated administrative staff, and this collaboration is the key to achieving our ultimate goal: ensuring our clients’ satisfaction.

With its winning combination of experience, expertise and daring, EBC is the ideal place to develop your career in a warm and welcoming work environment.

We look forward to meeting you, as a future client, partner or employee.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
L'Ancienne-Lorette, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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