Director, Project Delivery

Build Nova Scotia; Sydney; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health, Dental and Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and Illness Leave

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Build Nova Scotia seeks a Director, Project Delivery to lead planning, execution, and turnover of major infrastructure projects in Sydney, NS. You will guide the project delivery team and coordinate with partners to meet approved scope, schedule, budget, and governance standards.

Located in Sydney, this full-time, five-year term role reports to the Senior Director and collaborates with the healthcare infrastructure division to ensure safe, compliant project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Construction Management or relevant discipline.
• Ten (10) plus years in a leadership role in construction operations or project management.
• Professional designation such as P.Eng., Architect, C.E.T. or PMP is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects to operational completion with internal and external parties.
• Develops and maintains project plans (scope, budget, schedule).
• Oversees contracted external resources to ensure cost-effective delivery.
• Ensures Build NS Healthcare quality standards are met in project deliverables.
• Manages project risk and develops mitigation strategies for program management.
• Communicates with sponsors and stakeholders to maintain positive relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project governance

Cost control

Schedule management

Risk management

Contract administration

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

P.Eng. asset

Job description

The Director, Project Delivery is accountable for leading the planning, execution, control, commissioning and operational turnover of assigned infrastructure projects. The position ensures projects are delivered safely, within approved scope, schedule and budget, and in accordance with Build Nova Scotia governance, quality and reporting requirements. The Director, Project Delivery provides day to day leadership to the assigned project delivery team and coordinates internal and external partners to achieve approved project and operational outcomes.

Located in Sydney, NS, this position reports to the Senior Director, Project Delivery and works collaboratively with our healthcare infrastructure division. This is a full-time five (5) year term position.

Qualifications

• As the ideal candidate, you have a post-secondary degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other relevant discipline, along with ten (10) plus years of progressive experience in a leadership role in construction operations or project management, preferably with a good understanding of healthcare or similar scale public infrastructure projects.
• A relevant professional designation or certification, such as P.Eng., Architect, C.E.T. or PMP, is considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education, professional credentials and directly related experience may be considered.
• You are a results-oriented leader with demonstrated success creating alignment across diverse organizations and leading high-performing teams of employees, consultants, specialists and contractors. You have a proven record in project governance, cost and schedule control, procurement, contract administration, risk management, change management, claims resolution and the implementation of effective project delivery practices. You understand the legislation, regulations, codes, standards and commercial considerations applicable to major public-sector construction.
• You can translate complex project information into concise, decision-ready reporting for senior leaders and government partners. You demonstrate sound judgment, strong written and verbal communication, disciplined prioritization and the ability to make timely decisions in a high-pressure, multi-project environment. You build trusted relationships while maintaining clear accountability for performance and results.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects to operational completion by leading both the internal and external parties to desired outcome.
• Develops and maintains project plans including scope, budget, and schedule to ensure project related policy objectives are realized as efficiently as possible.
• Supervises assigned project staff pursuant to Build NS human resource practices and oversees the works of contracted external resources to ensure the cost-effective delivery of work in accordance with the scope of negotiated contracts.
• Monitors project deliverables and provides direction to staff so that deliverables meet defined Build NS Healthcare quality standards.
• Manages project risk by prioritizing potential risk areas and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies to program management.
• Communicates regularly with sponsors and stakeholders to maintain positive working relationships, including participating in and leading federal/provincial/academic scientific, regulatory and technical advisory committees and community based committees and directing the development of Build NS program status reports consistent with organizational reporting processes and standards.
• Manages procurement of project resources according to Build NS procurement policy including contract management of Build NS project suppliers.
• Supports, or in the absence of the Senior Director acts as, spokesperson for the project with media and in public forum
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure the effective management of human and financial resources by setting and evaluating staff performance targets, promoting diversity and a healthy, respectful workplace, demonstrating the leadership competencies, respecting corporate human resources practices, promoting teamwork and individual development.
• Maintain internal communications, monitor revenues and expenditures, adhere to procurement guidelines, acquire goods and services in the most cost effective manner and accurately forecast budget requirements for the fiscal year.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Pay Grade: NSLHC-15

Salary Range: $4423.11 - $5528.89 Bi-Weekly

Salary Placement: The placement of a new hire into the salary range is based on an objective salary rating process. This process will assess the knowledge, skills, experiences and overall qualifications of a candidate to determine appropriate placement. Each pay grade has established steps, and new hires cannot exceed certain maximums which are outlined in the Compensation Framework.

Benefits:

• Build Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits including:
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and General Illness Leave
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities