Project Director - Major Projects

EBC Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks vacation

Insurance program

RRSP with DPSP

Telemedicine access

Training and development

Employee assistance program

Active social club

Job summary

EBC Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Director to lead major infrastructure projects in Canada.

You will oversee bids, execution, and governance across complex hydroelectric and infrastructure portfolios, directing multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating with VPs and clients. Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of PM experience, a Civil Engineering background, and fluency in English plus French as an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project management.
• Experience on large-scale projects such as hydroelectric, infrastructure, or other relevant areas.
• Bilingualism is an asset (French and English).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access).
• Knowledge of project management software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bids and contribute to the development of strategies.
• Negotiate agreements with subcontractors, including commercial terms, pricing, and risk analysis.
• Review and approve contractual commitments.
• Support Vice Presidents in contract negotiations with clients.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks upstream.
• Lead and ensure the operational, financial, and contractual performance of projects.
• Lead Project Managers and Superintendents to meet standards on safety, quality, schedule and costs.
• Conduct monthly cost-control reviews with Project Managers and report findings to the VP.
• Participate in recruitment, training, and allocation of human resources; monitor productivity.
• Evaluate team members per company policies and support their development.
• Ensure client satisfaction by meeting safety, cost, schedule and quality objectives.
• Lead project kick-off meetings, periodic reviews, post-mortems, and planning reviews.
• Manage legal matters or disputes with the Vice President and ensure documentation.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and apply ISO quality management.
• Collaborate with the VP to manage legal files and disputes.
• Maintain rigorous contractual documentation and support team development.
• Contribute to overall project portfolio performance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

PM software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

At EBC, we think outside the box to design and deliver major infrastructure projects that transform the Canadian landscape. Driven by excellence and innovation, we leverage our expertise to carry out large-scale projects that have a tangible impact on communities.

Our Major Projects group brings together passionate experts who take on ambitious challenges across the country. Building on our recognized expertise in tunnels and underground works, infrastructure, bridges and civil structures, transportation, and hydroelectric projects, we deliver complex projects in close collaboration with our partners and clients.

Joining EBC means contributing to impactful, large-scale projects, thriving in a stimulating work environment, and actively shaping the future of Canada’s infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Project Director’s responsibilities are structured around three main areas:

1. Estimation and Bidding

• Prepare bids and contribute to the development of strategies;
  
• Negotiate agreements with subcontractors, including commercial terms, pricing, and risk analysis;
  
• Review and approve contractual commitments;
  
• Support Vice Presidents in contract negotiations with clients;
  
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks upstream;
  

2. Execution

• Lead and ensure the operational, financial, and contractual performance of projects under their responsibility;
  
• Lead Project Managers and Superintendents, ensuring that work carried out on sites meets established standards and objectives in terms of quality, safety, labor relations, productivity, schedule, and costs, and implement corrective actions as needed;
  
• Conduct monthly cost-control reviews with Project Managers and report findings to the Vice President;
  
• Participate in recruitment, training, and allocation of human resources, and monitor the productivity of employees under their supervision;
  
• Evaluate team members in accordance with company policies and support their development;
  
• Ensure client satisfaction by meeting safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives;
  
• Lead project kick-off meetings, periodic reviews, post-mortems, and participate in planning reviews;
  
• Manage legal matters or disputes with the Vice President and ensure proper documentation;
  

3. Governance

• Ensure the application and compliance with EBC’s health and safety requirements and project-specific prevention programs;
  
• Apply the company’s quality management system in accordance with ISO standards and ensure procedures are followed by operational teams;
  
• Collaborate with the Vice President to analyze, discuss, and manage legal files and disputes;
  
• Ensure rigorous management of contractual matters through complete, compliant, and accurate documentation;
  
• Support team development and engagement;
  
• Contribute to the overall performance of the project portfolio;
  

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or equivalent;
  
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project management;
  
• Experience on large-scale projects such as hydroelectric, infrastructure, or other relevant areas aligned with our project portfolio;
  
• Bilingualism is an asset (French and English);
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access);
  
• Knowledge of project management software;
  

DESIRED PROFILE:

• Geographically mobile
  
• Ability to manage large-scale projects and/or oversee multiple projects simultaneously, supported by Project Managers;
  
• Strong initiative and leadership;
  
• Autonomy and proactive mindset;
  
• Strong skills in management, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving;
  
• Excellent teamwork abilities.
  

CONDITIONS OFFERED BY EBC :

• 5 weeks of annual vacation;
• Flexible group insurance program upon entry;
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
• 24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
  
• Corporate clothing program upon hire;
• Training and development programs;
• Employee assistance program;
• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
• Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment;
• A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done;
• Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.