Project Director - Industrial East

Bird Construction; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction is seeking a Project Director for the Industrial East segment to lead a major nuclear EPC project at Chalk River, Ontario. You will direct safety, quality, schedule, cost, risk management and stakeholder alignment, while guiding teams, trade partners and consultants to achieve project objectives.

You will champion a rigorous safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance and drive a collaborative IPD environment with transparent decision-making.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, construction management or equivalent experience.
• 18+ years of progressive construction/project delivery experience.
• 10+ years in a senior leadership role on major construction, EPC, power, nuclear, industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering projects valued at approximately $500M+.
• Strong background in construction execution, project controls, scheduling, logistics, safety, quality, risk and stakeholder management.
• Experience in nuclear, power generation, LNG, hydro, heavy industrial, or complex infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Experience with IPD, alliance, joint venture or other collaborative delivery models is an asset.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead in a site-based, fast-moving, highly complex project environment.
• Nuclear construction, nuclear refurbishment or highly regulated project experience.
• Major EPC or power project experience.
• Experience with complex mechanical, electrical, process, laboratory or commissioning scopes.
• Experience managing large teams, trade partners and multi-disciplinary project interfaces

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project execution, including safety, quality, schedule, cost, risk and stakeholder alignment.
• Provide leadership to project teams, trade partners, consultants and client stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
• Help drive construction strategy, sequencing, logistics, resourcing and issue resolution.
• Maintain visibility into project health, including critical path, productivity, KPIs, cost performance, risks and recovery plans.
• Support a collaborative IPD environment with shared accountability, transparency and disciplined decision-making.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure work is executed in line with project, client and regulatory expectations.
• Support quality and compliance requirements, including inspection, documentation, verification and closeout.
• Mentor and develop project team members while supporting workforce planning and succession

Skills

Senior leadership

Project controls

Scheduling

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Project Director - Industrial East

Reporting to the Senior Director, the Deputy Project Director will support the delivery of one of Canada’s most complex nuclear construction projects. This role will provide senior leadership across construction execution, safety, quality, project controls, stakeholder management and team integration.

This is a site-based leadership role in Chalk River, Ontario.

What You Will Be Working On

• Lead overall project execution, including safety, quality, schedule, cost, risk and stakeholder alignment.

• Provide leadership to project teams, trade partners, consultants and client stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.

• Help drive construction strategy, sequencing, logistics, resourcing and issue resolution.

• Maintain visibility into project health, including critical path, productivity, KPIs, cost performance, risks and recovery plans.

• Support a collaborative IPD environment with shared accountability, transparency and disciplined decision-making.

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure work is executed in line with project, client and regulatory expectations.

• Support quality and compliance requirements, including inspection, documentation, verification and closeout.

• Mentor and develop project team members while supporting workforce planning and succession

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in engineering, construction management or equivalent experience.

• 18 + years of progressive construction/project delivery experience.

• 10+ years in a senior leadership role on major construction, EPC, power, nuclear, industrial or infrastructure projects.

• Experience delivering projects valued at approximately $500M+.

• Strong background in construction execution, project controls, scheduling, logistics, safety, quality, risk and stakeholder management.

• Experience in nuclear, power generation, LNG, hydro, heavy industrial, or complex infrastructure projects is preferred.

• Experience with IPD, alliance, joint venture or other collaborative delivery models is an asset.

• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to lead in a site-based, fast-moving, highly complex project environment.

• Nuclear construction, nuclear refurbishment or highly regulated project experience.

• Major EPC or power project experience.

• Experience with complex mechanical, electrical, process, laboratory or commissioning scopes.

• Experience managing large teams, trade partners and multi-disciplinary project interfaces

For Those Who Seek to Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.