Director, Project Controls Northern Corridors (Supporting the GO Expansion Program)

Comtech Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Project Controls to lead complex capital projects within a dynamic consulting environment. This role involves applying expert project controls knowledge to ensure project success, managing a diverse team, and fostering an inclusive culture. You will be at the forefront of delivering impactful projects that enhance infrastructure and transportation systems. If you have a passion for leading teams and navigating challenges in project management, this opportunity offers a platform for professional growth and the chance to make a significant difference in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Professional Development Support

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• 20+ years in Project Controls with 5+ years in a senior management role.
• Expertise in leading project controls systems and teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set direction for project controls services and manage project teams.
• Develop budgets and plans for project controls services.

Skills

Project Controls Knowledge

Scheduling Software (P6)

Cost Software (Ecosys)

Estimating Software

Risk Software (ARM)

Microsoft Office Suite

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Program, Project, or Commercial Management

Tools

P6

Ecosys

ARM

Job description

See the opportunities we have available today in our exciting portfolio of client programs and projects.

Director, Project Controls Northern Corridors (Supporting the GO Expansion Program) - (PRJCT61.3)

Comtech Group Inc. (Comtech), part of Accenture, is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing integrated consulting solutions on complex capital projects, including Program and Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Technical Advisory, Construction Management, and Technology Integration Services. Our team thrives on embracing and navigating technical challenges within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Industrial and Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, and Buildings and Facilities markets. Our core focus is supporting project owners through collaborative and integrated partnerships to deliver projects that improve the world around us.

Job Title: Director, Project Controls Northern Corridors (Supporting the GO Expansion Program)

Location: Toronto, ON CA (Primary)

Category:

Job Type: Full-time

THE WORK:

• (Internal Title: Project Controls VI)
  • Apply industry expert level of project controls knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to meet project/program requirements across the lifecycle.
  • Set the overall direction for project controls services on the project or program and organize and ensure that the work is fully supported from a project controls standpoint in an integrated, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
  • Create and manage short and long-term project controls services goals and success criteria for projects or programs.
  • Develop a budget and operating/delivery plan for the project controls services on a project or program in consultation with our project/program team and client.
  • Plan and develop the human and material resources required to successfully deliver project controls services on projects and programs.
  • Manage a large project controls team leveraging a diverse array of talents and delegation of responsibilities.
  • Ensure goals are met in project controls services including customer satisfaction and consulting project controls member performance.
  • Define success criteria and disseminate to involved parties throughout project and program lifecycle.
  • Manage the interface between client, consultants, and all associated services providers at all levels of the engagement model, including senior-level customer relationships.
  • Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure project controls service goals are achieved on the project or program.
  • Plan for meetings with stakeholders (including senior management and sponsors) to make communication easy and transparent regarding project controls services matters on the project or program.
  • Direct production of accurate and timely reporting of project controls services project or program status and performance throughout its life cycle.
  • Identify and analyze risks and implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans on the project portfolio.
  • Review and ensure adherence to the project controls services operating/delivery plan scope, schedule, milestones, budgets, and KPIs in area of specialty on the project portfolio and address issues with corrective actions as appropriate.
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, and presentations to various audiences, including project team, customer senior executives, and key stakeholders.
  • Understand the entire scope of the assignment and manage and support negotiation of scope changes.
  • Develop evaluation methods to assess project controls services effectiveness on the project or program and identify areas for improvement.
  • Continually set project controls services expectations for the projects or programs while delegating and managing deliverables with project controls team members.
  • Establish a ‘right first time’ culture across the project controls project or program team to ensure the most efficient delivery of project or program for the client.
  • Create a high performing culture open to constructive challenge, seeking continual improvement and implementing lessons learnt.
  • Monitor and manage project staff performance on the project or program to ensure excellence in results, ensuring teams are clear and focused on performance objectives.
  • Facilitate a project environment that is inclusive, diverse and celebrates our differences.
  • Devise and provide project controls services training to other members of project team appropriate to their area of accountability.
  • Act as an internal quality control check and participate in quality issue resolution for the project portfolio.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 20 years of experience in a Project Controls environment.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a team in a senior role.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Program, Project, or Commercial Management or a related field.
• Licenses OR Certifications:
  • Holding recognized certification, membership, or fellowship with one or more of these professional institutions: Project Management Institute (PMI), American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE).
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Expert knowledge in Scheduling Software (P6 etc.), Cost Software (Ecosys, etc.), Estimating software, Risk software (ARM), etc.
  • Considered a skilled and recognized leader in setting up effective Project Controls systems and procedures.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Excellent competency in identifying and minimizing risks.
  • Ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths.
  • Ability to communicate/interface effectively with senior management (e.g. CEO and CCO) and external stakeholders (e.g. Government representatives).
  • Ability to engage and influence a wide variety of portfolio, program and project resources including but not limited to Engineers, Project Controls Professionals, Project Managers and External Stakeholders.
  • Strong supervision, delegation, and capacity development.
  • Inclined to continue professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies in Project Controls and Project Management software.
  • Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices.
  • Experience in negotiating favorable terms under contracts.
  • Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership.
  • Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities.
  • Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal).
  • Exceptional people skills and ability to communicate effectively with various levels of stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated capability to lead large Project Controls team, supervise, delegate, and develop capacity.
  • Ability to work autonomously and interface with a wide cross-section of personnel.
  • Experienced in leading, engaging, coaching, and mentoring a team of Risk professional professionals.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships within various teams, partners, and clients.
  • Proven capacity to anticipate, identify and minimize risks.
  • Expert ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths.
  • Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity.
  • Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension.
  • Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence.
  • Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment.

Comtech Group Inc., part of Accenture, is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with local legislative requirements. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the People and Culture Team by emailing – [e-mail].

Comtech Group offers our employees a competitive compensation package with comprehensive employee benefits, and an inclusive environment that fosters teamwork & entrepreneurial spirit. Comtech Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Why choose a career with Comtech?

From working on challenging, world-class projects to professional development support and high-quality standards, there are many reasons to join Team Comtech.