Project Director

Sacr -Davey Engineering; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary engineering firm in Canada is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead capital projects up to $800MM. Candidates should have over 10 years of project delivery experience and be fluent in both French and English. This role necessitates strong leadership skills, technical expertise in project management, and a background in the hydrogen industry. Competitive compensation and work-life balance are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Work-Life Balance

Growth Opportunities

Entrepreneurial Culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project delivery experience, preferably in energy and renewable fuels.
• Experience with both large and small projects.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor project teams across geographies.
• Develop execution plans and budgets during bid phases.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Ensure compliance with engineering codes and quality standards.
• Support business development through proposal preparation.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Fluency in French and English

Expertise in hydrogen projects

Proposal writing

Cost estimation

Scheduling (MS Projects)

Commercial acumen

Mentorship

Education

Licensed with Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec

Project Management Professional (PMP) designation

Job description

Project Director
Location : Hybrid (Canada - Travel required to customer sites and SDE offices) Employment Type: Full Time
Company Overview

At Sacré-Davey, we are a privately held, multi-disciplinary engineering and project management firm serving the mining, energy, and industrial sectors. With offices across Canada, the United States, and the Philippines, we provide global expertise to help our clients de-risk and maximize their project value.

Our projects span mineral processing plants, renewable fuels, hydrogen production facilities, ports, and more. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of what we do, driving our mission to create a better future for all.

Join our team to make a meaningful impact in building sustainable solutions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented Project Director to join our team. In this role, you will lead multiple small capital projects as well as major projects up to $800MM TIC, from proposal development through commissioning. You will engage with clients to define bespoke execution strategies, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver high-impact projects with certainty.

You will thrive in an environment focused on decarbonization, hydrogen innovation, and responsible development . Bilingual capabilities in French and English are required to support our growing portfolio across North America.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership
Lead and mentor project teams across geographies. Organize and lead the project team; includes mentorship, aligning project objectives and goals, defining roles in the project, and assigning project team members to those roles. Set performance expectations and foster professional growth through guidance and mentorship.
2. Technical Expertise
Develop execution plans, scopes of work, project budgets, staffing plans and schedule baselines during bid phases. Oversee all phases of project execution from concept through commissioning including the ability to administer contracts and subcontracts. Control and deliver projects to their baseline (scope, budget, schedule,). Develop level 3 schedules to define the logic and sequence of activities necessary for efficient execution and on-time completion. Apply rigorous change control and risk management practices throughout the execution phase to achieve client satisfaction. Acquire and coordinate products and services from external sources including subcontractors, vendors, and fabricators.
3. Communication
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring transparency, professionalism, and responsiveness. Articulate execution strategies, progress, and key decisions through presentations and regular updates. Demonstrate the ability to manage project changes with diplomacy and clarity. Manage project communications to generate and disseminate information to the project team and internal stakeholders.
5. Compliance and Standards
Ensure compliance with engineering codes, health and safety regulations, and company quality standards. Organize phase reviews and integrate lessons learned into future projects.
6. Strategic Contributions
Active, client-focused approach to anticipate client challenges, needs, and priorities and become an extension of their organization. Support business development through proposal preparation and effort estimation and demonstrate Sacré-Davey's value proposition of client focus, speed, and flexibility. Continuously improve project management through the practice of ongoing refinement of tools, standards templates, methodologies, and practices.
7. Mentorship
Provide a rich learning environment for staff through hands-on coaching and structured development. Promote team engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and knowledge transfer.
The Ideal Candidate will:
Demonstrate excellence in client focus, client management, project delivery, and team leadership. Exhibit adaptability, strategic thinking, and drive to deliver results with certainty. Be fluent in French and English, enabling collaboration with clients and stakeholders in multilingual environments. Demonstrate a track record in the hydrogen industry, preferably with green and blue hydrogen project experience. Understand the nuances of technology scale-up and clean energy project implementation.

Skills & Qualifications
10+ years of project delivery experience, preferably in energy, renewable fuels, hydrogen, or industrial gas sectors. Experience delivering both large capital projects and small brownfield upgrade projects. Expertise in proposal writing, cost estimation, scheduling (MS Projects), and execution planning. Fluency in French and English (required). Licensed with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. Commercial acumen in budgeting, invoicing, forecasting, and change management. Willingness and ability to travel as required. Familiarity with hydrogen technology applications, safety protocols, and permitting is preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
Why Join Sacré-Davey?
Competitive Compensation: Compensation reflective of your expertise and contributions with incentives. Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options tailored to support your well-being. Growth Opportunities: An organization that supports professional development through training, mentorship, and exciting project exposure. Entrepreneurial Culture: A nimble culture with a team that embraces unique challenges and diverse experiences.
How

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Submit your resume directly to this job posting. Alternatively, join our talent pool by creating a profile on the ADP platform to stay connected for future opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer:

Sacré-Davey is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodation for those with specific needs in accordance with applicable legislation.

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