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

Outpost Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Vancouver is seeking a Construction Director to lead large-scale infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in construction management, with a focus on civil engineering and project delivery. This role calls for a strategic thinker with proven leadership abilities, ready to tackle transformative projects worth over $1 billion, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Continuous learning opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• 20 years of construction leadership experience on complex projects.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial success.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale infrastructure projects up to $1 billion.
• Ensure safety standards and project management efficiencies.
• Create and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Team Building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

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+)
• Joint Venture experience
• Minimum 10 years of transportation / public buildings, Healthcare etc. experience
• 20 years ofconstructionexperience
• Buildings & civil / infrastructure experience ideal

Compensation:

• $300k+ plus annual bonus plus excellent bonus

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.