Project Director - Deep Foundations

Pomerleau; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Hybrid work model

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth opportunities

Transit reimbursement

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau, a national leader in construction, is seeking a Project Director within its Civil & Infrastructure division in Canada. You will lead large-scale projects, mentor teams, manage budgets, and collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Travel across the province and beyond Quebec is expected; hybrid work model available; strong leadership and risk management required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading large-scale construction/infrastructure programs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Grow and maintain relationships with team members, trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve project goals.
• Support PM teams to develop and drive construction schedules and milestones.
• Apply problem-solving to increase efficiency and project performance.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Program and HS&E standards.
• Coordinate trade partner activities and budgets.
• Manage project budgets, costs and procurement.
• Provide coaching and guidance to project teams.
• Lead risk management and minimize project risks.
• Compile and deliver project reports to executives and clients.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you. As a Project Director within Pomerleau’s Civil & Infrastructure division, you will play a key role at the heart of the Structure business unit. You will contribute to the growth of the organization by building high‑performing teams, fostering innovation, and cultivating trust at all levels of the company. Your role will be essential to supporting our ambitious initiatives in meeting and exceeding project objectives, execution excellence, and workforce management. With your strong expertise in project management and delivery, you will bring strategic vision and recognized professionalism to every client interaction. By managing large‑scale construction and infrastructure projects—ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion—you will excel in overseeing complex, multi‑phase projects while maintaining exemplary operational discipline. Your collaborative and solutions‑oriented mindset will inspire teams and ensure precise execution of every project. By working closely with cross‑functional teams, architects, engineers, contractors, and clients, you will ensure the seamless delivery of all projects. As a trusted leader and advisor, you will place objectives, people, and communication at the core of your priorities—redefining construction from concept to completion.

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.

Additional Asset

• Willingness to travel and work on projects across the province and outside Quebec.

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.

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.