(Future Opportunities) Project Director - Marine Works

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Project Director to lead the Marine and Civil Infrastructure team in delivering complex BC marine projects valued from tens of millions to over a billion dollars. You will oversee strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership across consultants, contractors, and indigenous partners.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, managing budgets and purchasing, mentoring the project team, and upholding a stringent HS&E program while driving

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the civil and infrastructure construction industry.
• 5+ years of experience delivering full-cycle marine infrastructure projects including ports, marine terminals, docks, dredging, marine piling etc.
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of project management methodologies, financial management and Canadian building codes.
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills with the ability to influence others and resolve client, project and technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Proactively grow and maintain strong relationships with team members, trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve project goals.
• Support project management teams to develop and drive construction schedules ensuring milestones are met.
• Apply problem-solving to improve methods for project excellence and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Program and HS&E standards on the project.
• Oversee risk management to minimize project risk and manage budgets and purchasing.
• Provide coaching and guidance to help team members advance their careers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

University degree/diploma in Engineering or related field

Job description

As a Project Director working within Pomerleau Construction's Marine and Civil Infrastructure team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering some of British Columbia's most complex and impactful marine projects.

Leading the delivery of large-scale marine infrastructure projects ranging from $20 million to over $1 billion, you will oversee all aspects of project execution, including strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and team leadership. Working closely with cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, indigenous partners and clients, you will foster collaboration and drive excellence throughout every phase of delivery.

This is an opportunity to lead landmark projects that strengthen BC's marine infrastructure and leave a lasting legacy along the province's coastline. Your expertise will help navigate complex construction challenges while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Proactively grow and maintain strong relationships with team members, trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve the project goals and vision.
• Support your project management teams to develop and drive the construction schedule ensuring that completion dates and milestones are met and or exceeded.
• Put your problem-solving skills to work and recommend innovative methods that will increase effectiveness and efficiency to ensure project excellence and productivity.
• Use your proactive approach to ensure compliance with our first-class Quality Program.
• Utilize your experience in trade partner selection and coordination of their activities.
• Apply your financial management experience to plan, manage and respect project budgets, costs and associated purchasing.
• Be both a mentor and role model to your project team, providing coaching and guidance to help them advance in their careers.
• Act as the subject matter expert in risk management, ensuring any associated project risk is minimized.
• Take pride in compiling and completing companywide project reports for executive teams and client groups.
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project. Effectively applying the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote Pomerleau’s HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations and codes with all employees and trade partners on the project.

This Role Could Be For You If You Have

• 10+ years of experience in the civil and infrastructure construction industry.
• 5+ years of experience delivering full-cycle marine infrastructure projects including ports, marine terminals, docks, dredging, marine piling etc.
• A University degree/diploma in Engineering or related field.
• A strong business acumen and knowledge of project management methodologies, financial management and Canadian building codes.
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills with the ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of client, project and technical issues to bring the project to successful completion.
• Knowledge of the local market is considered an asset.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past four years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.

Please view this job on Pomerleau’s official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third‑party job board.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.