Director of Project Controls

Bird Construction; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 260,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

Transportation allowance

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

Bird Industrial Management Services Ltd. is seeking a Director of Project Controls in Canada to lead planning, scheduling and budget cost controls for large-scale construction programs.

The role requires overseeing nuclear decommissioning projects, directing cross-functional teams, and providing executive reporting on performance, risks and financial forecasts. This position involves travel to sites across Ontario and collaboration with engineering, construction and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of active, relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Experience and ability to use cost control systems and planning/scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with risk assessment and reporting tools.
• Experience with nuclear and nuclear decommissioning projects.
• Proficiency with document control systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct large-scale construction operations and establish division policies.
• Oversee nuclear decommissioning projects with accountability for cost, schedule, scope, and performance.
• Allocate resources and enforce project controls, governance, and reporting structures.

Skills

Cost control

Planning & scheduling

Risk assessment

Document control

Nuclear projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PM/Engineering

Tools

Scheduling software

Document management systems

Job description

Director of Project Controls

The Project Controls Director will be responsible for developing and overseeing the planning/scheduling and budget cost controls within the division.

Company: Bird Industrial Management Services Ltd.
5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400, Ontario L4W 0C6 Canada

Job Title Senior Project Manager, Construction (Internal Title: Director of Project Controls)

NOC: 00015 (Senior Managers)

Wage: Starting at CAD $260,000 - $290,000

Location(s) of work: 5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400, Ontario L4W 0C6 Canada. May be required to travel to worksite locations across Ontario.

Number of Positions: One (1)

Required Language Skills: English (spoken and written)

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee large-scale construction operations and establish policies for the division.
• Oversee and manage nuclear decommissioning projects, with full accountability for cost, schedule, scope, and overall project performance.
• Allocate resources, establish and enforce project controls, governance frameworks, and reporting structures to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Approve and manage project budgets, expenditures, and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Lead contract strategy, review and approve change orders, and negotiate with contractors to optimize project outcomes and control costs.
• Provide executive-level reporting to senior leadership on project performance, risks, and strategic direction.
• Oversee the development and execution of Project Execution Plans, ensuring alignment across engineering, construction, and operations teams.
• Direct project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation activities to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, contractors, and consultants, to achieve project objectives.
• Establish risk management frameworks, make final decisions on risk mitigation strategies, and ensure effective issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for project delivery systems, processes, and performance metrics.
• Represent the company as well as develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, promoting a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight to project teams and project controls personnel.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of active, relevant and applicable experience in the construction industry
• Experience and ability to use the following:
• Cost Control Systems and Applications
• Planning and scheduling tools
• Risk Assessment and reporting tools
• Document Control Systems
• Experience with nuclear and nuclear decommissioning projects

Required Education

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Administrative Management, Engineering or a related field.

Benefits

• Benefits are offered through the company’s benefits plan
• Transportation allowance of CAD $833 per month
• Participation in the company’s profit-sharing plan

Attention: Tiffany Parnell Senior Manager, People and Culture - Industrial East

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership. We Lead With Honesty We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results. We Are Stronger Together Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential. We Are Driven To Do Great Work We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry. We Create Opportunity Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world. At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values. Bird construction was founded as a small partnership in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 1920. Today we are a highly respected company, operating across Canada. Bird is one of Canada's leading builders and is recognized for its strong commitment to the growth and prosperity of both our clients and our people.