Project Director

Turner Construction; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee project operations and develop client relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years in building construction with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects, ensuring compliance, and leading teams. Benefits and a competitive salary are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant building construction experience.
• Excellent understanding of construction methods and materials.
• Experience in contract negotiations and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Lead multiple projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Ensure adherence to ethics and compliance requirements.

Skills

Construction cost knowledge

Scheduling skills

Project management

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft suite of applications

Job description

Overview

Division: Canada - Vancouver

Project Location(s): Vancouver, BC V5K 0A1 CAN

Minimum Years Experience: 8 years (required) | Travel Involved: Not specified | Job Type: Regular | Job Classification: Experienced | Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture (or equivalent) | Job Family: Construction | Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Description

Direct Operations teams for specified projects, portfolio accounts, or multiple projects of various complexity and duration, and take lead role in business development and growth of the assigned market segment; lead evaluation of Operations practices and partner with key stakeholders to implement Business Unit strategy.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients, the design community, and organizations to enhance future business development opportunities.
• Develop high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Ensure regular feedback is shared with staff including timely completion of employee performance appraisals.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing Departments to secure new work for the business unit.
• Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements on all projects.
• Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee and pricing decisions.
• Manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously from preconstruction through closeout.
• Oversee the development of the master project schedule and manage its implementation.
• Provide oversight for budget and financial management for all projects.
• Support and drive utilization of various Turner initiatives and technologies.
• Oversee the administration of the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program.
• Drive enforcement of safety protocols by the project staff.
• Become a good corporate citizen in the community and maximize Turner controlled resources to benefit business unit goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited degree program in Engineering or Architecture, minimum 8 years of building construction experience required or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Excellent knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, and basic understanding of Turner accounting procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of various construction methods and materials, their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances.
• Management and leadership experience.
• Excellent presentation delivery, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Understand continuous improvement methods and tools.
• Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities, familiar with basic lean culture and concepts.
• Advanced project management skills, able to manage concurrent projects and prioritize responsibilities for self and team.
• Approachable and effectively interact with all employee levels and management.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft suite of applications.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile and may occasionally travel both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly performs work on-site at construction work sites and occasionally at office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 4.5 kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 23 kg.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer — minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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