Project Director

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Comtech Group Full time

See the opportunities we have available today in our exciting portfolio of client programs and project Project Director - Construction (Supporting the GO Expansion Program) - (CONMG61.Comtech) is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing integrated consulting solutions on complex capital projects, including Program and Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Technical Advisory, Construction Management, and Technology Integration Services.

Our team thrives on embracing and navigating technical challenges within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Industrial and Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, and Buildings and Facilities markets.

Our core focus is supporting project owners through collaborative and integrated partnerships to deliver projects that improve the world around us.

Project Director - Construction (Supporting the GO Expansion Program)
Construction Management, Project Management
Full-time

Internal Title:
Construction Management VI)
Provide strategic leadership and technical construction leadership across a multi-billion-dollar rail portfolio
Further, develop the design and operating model of the Construction Management Office to enable it to oversee GO Expansion construction activities effectively
Ensure that the construction aspects of the program are technically sound, evidence-based, and consistent with client and stakeholders' priorities, requirements and expectations
Provide oversight of all activities, outputs, and outcomes related to construction management and administration
Provide a broad range of high-quality and reliable construction expertise in a proactive manner, through advice, direction, and direct leadership with the project teams on the management of issues and considerations that are likely to influence definition and achievement of the program scope and objectives
Organize, direct, and manage field representation at all major work sites and remote production facilities
Identify any opportunities to help develop the Project Delivery Teams' delivery experience, through coaching and mentoring of the on-site teams
Help to develop the Constructors & Project Delivery Teams's approach to proactive Health and Safety
Manage creation of a secure online daily field logs including photo documentation addressing daily progress, significant events and milestones, safety
Support the development of mitigation and/or incentives to reduce risks associated with the utility and construction interfaces
Support and develop the safety culture of the team and ensure core values are met
Significant experience leading and providing direction to Construction & Project Delivery teams on high-profile and high-value projects
Lead negotiations with third parties
Govern project departments and their activities relating to preliminary constructability development, alternative technical concepts, constructability design, and design variances
Establish a digital infrastructure for construction administration and field operations
Drive critical decision-making on highly technical and complex issues related to construction progress. Gather project intel through meetings, reports, contractor submissions, and schedules
Ensure the resolution of claims and dispute submissions initiated by the contractor (potential or actual)
Advance the development, and implementation of scope, policies, and plans, with construction management, standards, technical requirements, infrastructure development, system development, constructability design reviews, and change management, in conjunction with the established KPIs
Tailor communication to various levels of stakeholders about project status, concerns, and actions to ensure the on-time and on-budget completion
Assess the capability of project resources to accomplish current and future work and make certain the planning of project resourcing, including staffing and de-staffing are sound and aligned to accomplish each task

Mentor and instruct direct reports and ensure the same is provided to their teams regarding construction and design, schedules, cost estimates, etc.

Provide the final review and approval of the completed material planning to successfully deliver construction contract administration services
Direct a large construction management team (may consist of multi-firm resources and client resources) by leveraging a diverse array of talents and delegating responsibilities
Ensure goals are met including customer satisfaction, and staff performance
Define the success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project and program life cycle
Manage the interface between client, consultants, and all associated service providers
Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure goals are achieved
Facilitate various project focus or function meetings with a focus on service initiatives
Plan for and meet with stakeholders (including senior management and sponsors) to streamline transparent project communications
Reinforce acceptable standards of workmanship through every stage of the project
Build and maintain a positive, high-performing team culture with an openness to constructive challenge, continuous improvement, implementation of lessons learned, and an overall 'right-first-time" mindset
Monitor and manage project staff performance (including non-Comtech resources) to ensure excellence in results and a focus on performance objectives
Promote a project environment that is inclusive, and diverse and celebrates our differences
Office-based
Minimum of 18 years of experience in the rail sector i.e., Bachelor's degree or Diploma in an Engineering or Construction Management field

Licenses OR Certifications:
Detailed understanding of construction methodology, innovative delivery methods, technology, planning, delivery, and site logistics
Commercial and detailed understanding of construction contract law and an understanding of multiple contract types
Mastery of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
In-depth knowledge of applicable construction-related software
Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
Effectively anticipates, identifies, and minimizes risks
Proven success in providing on-site leadership to multi-resource Construction Management teams by building and motivating them to meet project goals while adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
Keen on sustainability, social responsibility, and making a positive environmental impact
Adept at taking the lead on potentially risky technical decisions related to construction management services with minimal supervision
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from others
Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)in a demanding multidisciplinary project environment
Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently on creative and analytical tasks in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
Proficiency in taking ownership and efficiently managing resources to identify, solve, and overcome challenges
Comtech Group Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with local legislative requirements.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the People and Culture Team by emailing – .From working on challenging, world-class projects to professional development support and high-quality standards, there are many reasons to join Team Comtech.

Notice to Third-Party Recruiters, Recruitment Agencies and Staffing Agencies
Notice to Third-Party Recruiters, Recruitment Agencies and Staffing Agencies
Use of Third Parties
We thank you for your interest in supporting our continued growth. Comtech Group works with third-party recruitment agencies from time to time to supplement our in-house talent acquisition efforts. We recognize that our partnership with third-party recruitment agencies is instrumental to our continued success in attracting top-tiered applicants.

Due to this, we work with a select list of third-party recruiters who are considered our strategic partners and understand our company culture, core values, and industry.

If your agency would like to be considered as a recruiting vendor, please contact our Director, Project Resourcing, via email and include information about your firm as well as a primary point of contact.

Third-party vendors must have a vendor agreement fully signed and executed by the Director, Project Resourcing in order to submit or receive payment for any resumes, candidate profiles, or placements with Comtech Group.

In the event of a third-party recruiter or agency submitting an unsolicited resume or candidate to any member of the Comtech team, without having a signed agreement, Comtech reserves the right to pursue and hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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