Project Director, Major Project – Tunnel & Underground Group

EBC Inc.

Mississauga

On-site

CAD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5 weeks vacation

Comprehensive group insurance

RRSP program with employer contrib.

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Active social club

Large scale projects

Job summary

EBC Inc. is seeking a Project Director to lead major tunneling projects across Canada, guiding bids and execution of complex underground works. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams and ensure alignment with safety, quality, budget, and schedule targets.

Experience leading large civil tunnel projects, strong leadership and bilingual communication are essential to coordinate with project managers, clients, and subcontractors nationwide.

Qualifications

University degree or technology diploma in engineering or equivalent experience.
15+ years in the construction industry with a focus on tunneling/underground works.
Proven track record of project leadership and delivering large scale projects.
Bilingualism in French and English is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Prepare bids and oversee the execution of projects.
Negotiate subcontracts and sign agreements within authority levels.
Ensure safety, quality, schedule and cost targets and take corrective action.
Manage staff assignments and monitor productivity and costs.
Maintain client relations and ensure overall project success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Bilingual French-English

Tunnel construction knowledge

Education

University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Description

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel‑De‑Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydro‑electric power station located near Fort St‑John in British Columbia.

Job Description

Our seasoned team of engineers, project managers and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams, power stations, tunnels and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

Come move mountains with us!

In order to demonstrate our expertise in tunnels and underground works across the country, EBC is looking for new team members ready to take part in major projects throughout Canada.

Under the supervision of the Vice President of the Major Projects – Tunneling, the Project Director is fully responsible for all the proposals he will be involved with, with or without the assistance of a project manager. The project manager will take care of the completion of the projects he has tendered and won.

The Project Director plans, directs, organizes, coordinates and controls, alone or with project managers, the execution of one or more construction projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation of bids and the execution of projects. The signing of tenders is the responsibility of the assigned Vice-President;

Negotiate agreements with subcontractors, sign letters of intent after discussion with the vice president, verify agreements with subcontractors and sign them (for subcontracts valued at less than $1 million);

In collaboration with project managers and superintendents, ensure that the work carried out meets the standards and the objectives set for quality, safety and relations in the work, quantity, deadlines and costs and take the necessary corrective action when required;

When required, assist the vice president in negotiating customer contract terms;

Monthly verification and discussion with project managers of all cost controls under his/her supervision and reporting to the vice president;

Assign staff to work sites, in accordance with the policies of the human resources department (salaries must be approved by the human resources director) and monitor the productivity of resources under his/her responsibility as well as operating costs;

Ensure customer satisfaction with a concern for safety, costs, schedule and quality of work;

Ensure the application of and compliance with the EBC health and safety estimate and site specific H&S programs for each project;

Ensure compliance with the company's QA/QC system in accordance with the appropriate ISO standard;

Follow up on ISO procedures with operational staff. Responsible for site kick-off meetings, periodic reviews, post-mortems and participation in planning reviews;

Discuss legal or litigation issues with the vice president, and ensure documentation;

Perform all other tasks required for the execution of his / her mandate;

Evaluate personnel under his/her responsibility according to company policies.

Requirements

University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience;

15+ years’ experience in the construction industry;

Previous civil construction experience specifically tunnels, underground works, deep shafts, ground stabilization, metro and rail work;

Extensive experience in tunneling is preferred;

A proven track record of project success and team leadership;

Strong knowledge of tunnel construction methodologies such as: TBM (rock and soft ground), SEM/NATM (soft ground tunneling, face subdivision, pre-support installation, tunnel junction, break outs), cut and cover, road header, micro-tunnelling.

Good knowledge of geology and geotechnical;

Strong experience delivering large scale projects within a partnership environment;

Strong experience with alternative delivery mode projects (Design Build, P3);

Strong knowledge of financial management, as well as building codes and associated legislation;

Good computer skills and previous experience with scheduling software;

Skills And Attitudes Required

Outstanding communication and organizational skills with the ability to influence others effectively and successfully resolve a variety of client, project and technical issues to bring the project to successful completion;