Construction Director, Infrastructure | General Contractor | Vancouver | Outpost Recruitment

Moving2Canada.com; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Director to oversee transformative infrastructure projects in Vancouver. This full-time position offers a competitive salary starting at $300,000, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate will have extensive construction leadership experience and a proven track record in managing large-scale projects.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Continuous learning opportunities

Progressive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of construction leadership experience on complex projects.
• Expertise in civil construction and understanding of rail systems.
• Proven ability to manage large projects through the entire lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project delivery against budget, schedule, and quality targets.
• Establish safety systems and procedures for work environments.
• Create and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders.

Skills

Construction Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Risk Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Job description

Large Canadian general contractor, is seeking an experienced a Construction Director to join their growing team focusing on exciting transformative major infrastructure projects in Vancouver BC. Salary $300k+ plus benefits plus annual bonus. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

As a Construction Director you will use your proven experience and technical expertise and be a leader in construction and project management, delivery and excellence. Working on large-scale infrastructure projects up to $1 billion – you will have the opportunity to use your solution focused and team-oriented attitude to lead a collaborative team of construction professionals.

Responsibilities, Experience, Skills of Construction Director :

• Project Development

Assist in securing new work through participation in bidding and proposal teams

• Project Management – Responsible for delivery against all budget, schedule & quality targets

Construction Operations

Safety. Establish safety, team, systems and procedures and ensure a safe work environment for everyone involved in the project.

• Schedule. Develop, monitor and make decisions to ensure project is delivered on schedule.
• Quality, ensuring key metrics and KPI’s are established and targets are consistently achieved.
• Responsible for all aspects of project close out
• Commercial Management

Ensure teams understand and protect JV interests under the Prime Contract

• Ensure teams have a process to efficiently and effectively process change orders
• Financial / cash flow management
• Identifies risks and implements mitigation and contingency plans
• Results. Ensure everyone on the project has a commercial mindset to deliver the project at or exceeding budget.
• Stakeholder Management

Create and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders

• The client, architects, engineering firms, etc.
• Joint venture partners
• Government, the public, special interest groups
• People Management

Creates and maintains a culture and environment that is open and respectful

• Hire, supervise, coach and mentor project personnel
• Ensure project has capacity and expert capability is in all engineering, procurement and construction activities
• Expertise in required functional areas : Design management, Project Controls, Procurement, Contract Management, Quality, Commercial Management)
• Communicates with Sr. Management to ensure adequate resources are provided
• Ensure the project as required staffing and succession plans
• Communication

Builds engagement through ongoing communicates to all staff and stakeholders

• Provide all required project reporting / forecasting
• Executive Responsibility

Ambassador to employees, the client, partners the public and executive leadership.

Required Knowledge and Experience of Construction Director

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil engineering or similar.
• A minimum of 20 years of construction leadership experience on complex major projects, with a proven track record of delivering commercial success.
• In depth expertise in civil construction with a solid understanding of rail systems.
• In depth experience in working with complex contractual agreements and project financing
• 3+ years’ experience working on complex rail projects, stations
• The proven ability to successfully manage large and complex construction projects through the full project lifecycle
• Experience working on projects with international joint venture partners
• Thorough knowledge of change management principles including identifying significant variations, claims identification, narration, quantification and evaluation
• Proven track record with claims management and dispute resolution on major projects
• Experience with risk identification and management
• Experience in liaising with client, subcontractor and consultant representatives
• The proven ability to effectively recruit and build teams and manage senior project staff
• Sound understanding of contractual, commercial and financial functions on major projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English is required (oral and written)

Requirements

• Design build experience on major projects ($1bn+)
• Minimum 10 years of transportation / public buildings, Healthcare etc. experience
• 20 years of construction experience
• Buildings & civil / infrastructure experience ideal

Compensation :

Unique career opportunity within a progressive environment with continuous learning and opportunity for growth, as well as a competitive compensation package.

An equal opportunity employer. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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