Project Manager (Civil Engineering)

L.A. Hébert Ltée; Brossard; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L.A. Hébert Ltée in Canada seeks a Project Director to oversee strategic, operational, and financial management of a project portfolio, ensuring quality, safety, schedule, profitability, and client satisfaction.

You will lead project teams, coordinate stakeholders, build client relationships, and drive continuous improvement in project management practices. The role requires a civil engineering degree and 12+ years of experience in civil/construction project management, plus environmental and

Qualifications

• University degree in civil engineering or a relevant field.
• 12+ years of project management experience in civil engineering and construction.
• Experience managing environmental projects.
• Experience managing private and public contracts.
• Technical knowledge of drilling and geotechnical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the execution of projects under responsibility.
• Manage bidding, contracts, and supplier/subcontractor awards.
• Optimize use of human, material, and financial resources.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders and align project teams.
• Build strong relationships with clients, partners, and project owners.
• Identify and manage risks affecting quality, costs, deadlines, profitability, or satisfaction.
• Improve project management processes, tools, and practices.
• Ensure projects meet financial and operational objectives.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, costs, and performance indicators.
• Approve and document contract changes and claims.
• Promote productivity and continuous improvement.
• Conduct post-project analyses and corrective actions.

Skills

Inspiring leadership

Business acumen

Multitasking

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Customer focus

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Project Director is responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial management of a portfolio of projects. He or she ensures that objectives related to quality, safety, schedule, profitability, and customer satisfaction are met while ensuring the optimal use of the company’s resources.

Acting as a leader for project teams, he or she engages various stakeholders, develops lasting business relationships with clients and partners, and contributes to the continuous improvement of organizational practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the execution of projects under his or her responsibility;
• Manage the bidding process, contract negotiations, and the awarding of contracts to suppliers and subcontractors;
• Optimize the use of human, material, and financial resources;
• Ensure alignment among project teams and coordinate various internal and external stakeholders;
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients, partners, professionals, and project owners;
• Identify, analyze, and manage risks that could affect quality, costs, deadlines, profitability, or client satisfaction;
• Contribute to the improvement of project management processes, tools, and practices.
• Ensure that projects meet their financial and operational objectives;
• Monitor budgets, schedules, costs, performance indicators, and financial variances;
• Approve, track, and document contract changes, additional work, and claims;
• Implement work methods that promote productivity, professional rigor, and continuous improvement;
• Conduct post-project analyses and recommend necessary corrective actions.
• Demonstrate inspirational leadership focused on collaboration, commitment, accountability, and results;
• Mentor, coach, and support project managers and team members;
• Promote skills development, knowledge sharing, and succession planning;
• Create a positive, structured work environment focused on collective performance;
• Serve as a point of reference for teams in resolving complex issues related to project management.

Qualifications

Key Skills

• Inspiring leadership and the ability to positively influence teams;
• Business acumen, financial discipline, and a results-oriented mindset;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills;
• Professional judgment, independence, and the ability to make informed decisions;
• Strong customer focus and the ability to build lasting business relationships;
• Analytical mind, strategic vision, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• University degree in civil engineering or any other relevant field;
• Significant experience of more than 12 years in project management in the field of civil engineering and construction
• Relevant experience in managing environmental projects;
• Experience in managing private and public contracts
• Technical knowledge of drilling and geotechnical engineering;