Project Director, ICI Building Construction

Ledcor; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Project Director to oversee multi-disciplinary residential and commercial projects. With over 12 years of experience, you will lead the Building Construction team in Winnipeg, ensuring projects meet safety and quality standards while managing schedules and financial aspects. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with stakeholders, utilizing your strong negotiation and leadership skills to drive project success. If you're ready to take on challenging projects valued over $80M and make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in managing new build commercial and residential projects.
• Strong negotiation and leadership skills with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Lead project meetings and manage financial aspects of the project.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Building

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction or Engineering

Job description

You’re a seasoned Project Director with over 12 years of experience working on multi-disciplinary residential and commercial projects. You will develop and execute project plans and schedules, ensuring the highest safety and quality standards for a demanding set of projects and clients.

Apply today to join the Building Construction team in Winnipeg, Manitoba!

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership in health, safety and environmental protection on the project. Applies the requirements of the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) to promote overall compliance of Ledcor HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations and codes with all employees and subcontractors on the project.
• Creates and/or facilitates the Project Quality Program to ensure project materials are supplied and work is completed accordingly.
• Ensures that projects are built according to approved plans, specifications, shop drawings, and applicable building codes and that quality standards are maintained.
• Develops and maintains the construction schedule in conjunction with project team to meet milestones and completion dates.
• Leads project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and support the project’s ongoing progression.
• Provides strong leadership to construction team members, capitalizing on individual and group strengths to ensure project targets are achieved.
• Identifies and manages opportunities and risks to achieve the best possible impact on schedule and financial targets.
• Maintains, tracks and reports all financial aspects of project including forecasts and billings.
• Manages the procurement process including subcontractor/trade/supplier negotiations and awards.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related work experience as a Project Manager on new build commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects.
• Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering or related discipline an asset.
• Experienced in managing new build construction projects valued $80M+.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, costs, budgets and current construction practices and methodology.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, understand and interpret stakeholder needs.
• Ability to determine a problem’s root causes, identify short and long term solutions, anticipate patterns and look beyond the immediate problem to the wider implications.
• Capable of anticipating constructability issues in moderate to complex situations and creating new solutions in the construction plan and schedule.
• Strong negotiation skills; ability to influence and persuade others to reach consensus.
• A track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating and coaching; skilled in facilitation, mentoring and conflict resolution.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements.
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers license.

Working Conditions

• Site & Office based position.