Project Director

3 months ago

Calgary, Canada Bird Construction Full time

Project Director

Where Greatness Grows

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people - where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

We are a dynamic team of over 5,000 with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird, you hold the pen, and you write your story. As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.

Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Project Director is accountable for the quality and execution of major construction projects.

This position is based in the Calgary, AB office but will require travel to project sites.

What You Will Be Working On

Opportunity Management and Opportunity Response
- Support and be active in identifying Business Development opportunities that bring in new projects.
- As required, lead bid proposal responses to clients with the support of marketing and other team members.

Preconstruction
- Develop, manage, and maintain new and existing client, consultant and trade relationships.
- Ensure all contract negotiations are executed in accordance with process and in line with the master project schedule.
- Ensure that all preconstruction planning activities are executed by the project team to the satisfaction of the organization and the client.
- Ensure the project strategy is executed at all times.
- Ensure that the projects are properly resourced.
- Ensure that all project budgets contain/exceed expectations for profit.
- Ensure the project team is operating as a team.

Construction
- Lead the development of a project strategy that secures the project, and meet or exceed the project’s required performance, schedule and profitability targets.
- Confirm that estimate/cost plan incorporates value for the owner, accommodates the consultant’s design intent and the targeted profitability.
- Conduct the negotiation and oversee the preparation and execution of the prime contract.
- Exhibit the key values of leadership, innovation, relationships, and profitability and meet all stakeholder commitments (vs. safety, sustainability, collaboration and integrity) as outlined in our Promise.
- Ensure project health, safety and environmental standards meet or exceed legislated requirements and company policy.
- Assist the Construction Director with day-to-day operations.
- Know project critical issues at all times and ensure that project team has followed up to address issues to satisfaction of all stakeholders including Stuart Olson.
- Responsible for understanding and overseeing that site process, productivity, targets, KPI’s, dashboards, etc. are adhered to.
- Keep the Construction Director informed of significant developments.

Post Construction
- Ensure that the project teams clear all deficiencies in a timely manner.
- Ensure total completion is achieved as per the client’s expectation.
- Ensure project close out and lessons learned meetings take place in order for continuous improvements to take place.

Employee and Talent Management
- Lead in the recruitment of new talent and support the development of personnel through on-going coaching and mentoring to ensure effective, safe project delivery and individual career development.
- Develop high performance employees by effectively recruiting suitable new talent, providing continuous positive and constructive feedback, on-going assessment of non-performing employees and planning for succession.
- Coach and mentor the project team members to ensure effective preconstruction delivery.
- Conduct annual performance reviews of all direct reports, and ensure annual reviews are conducted with all staff.

What We Are Looking For
- Undergraduate degree engineering or construction management
- 15+ years’ experience in construction
- 10 years’ experience in a project

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