Project Director, Major Project – Tunnel & Underground Group

EBC Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks vacation per year

RRSP group program with employer DPSP

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Active social club

Job summary

EBC Inc. in Mississauga, Ontario, seeks a senior Project Director to lead major tunnel and underground works across Canada. This permanent role oversees proposals, planning and execution of large-scale construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and budget adherence.

You will collaborate with the Vice President of Major Projects – Tunneling and project managers to manage bids, subcontractor terms, and cost controls, while guiding teams to successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in tunnels, underground works, deep shafts, ground stabilization, metro and rail work.
• Knowledge of tunnel construction methodologies (TBM, NATM, cut and cover, road header, micro-tunnelling).
• Geology and geotechnical knowledge; strong financial management understanding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bids and execute projects; sign tenders with VP oversight.
• Negotiate subcontractor agreements and sign subcontracts under $1 million.
• Ensure work meets quality, safety, schedule and budget objectives; implement corrective actions when required.
• Assist VP in negotiating customer contract terms; monitor cost controls with PMs.
• Assign staff to sites and monitor productivity and operating costs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction with safety, cost, schedule and quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Bilingual French-English

Initiative

Detail oriented

Prioritization

Education

University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Project Director, Major Project – Tunnel & Underground Group

Permanent | EBC Inc. | Canada

Posted On 19/08/2026

Job Information

Construction

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City Mississauga (Lisgar / Meadowvale)

State/Province Ontario

L5N

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.

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;
  
• A passion to develop teams and for organizational growth and success;
  
• Bilingualism in French and English, considered a strong asset;
  
• Initiative and leadership;
  
• Highly organized and self-motivated;
  
• Ability to attend to detail and work in an accurate and efficient manner;
  
• Ability to manage effectively and complete priorities on a daily basis.
• 5 weeks' vacation per year;
  
• RRSP group program with an employer contribution to a DPSP;
  
• Employee assistance program;
  
• Continuing education;
  
• Active social club;
  
• Friendly and stimulating work environment;