Project Director for Large-Scale Infrastructure Development

1 week ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada O'Hara Search Group Full time
Job Description:

A seasoned professional is sought after by O'Hara Search Group to assume the role of Project Director for a prominent organization in the construction and engineering sector. This esteemed position involves overseeing the successful execution of large-scale EPC/EPCM industrial and mining projects.

Responsibilities:
  • Ultimate decision-making authority for all project-related matters, with direct reports ensuring efficient resolution of challenges and alignment with project goals.
  • Reports to the Manager of Operations, receiving technical and functional guidance while providing leadership and direction to the project team.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact with the client and senior management throughout the project, maintaining continuous communication to ensure clarity and alignment on objectives.
  • Engages with key stakeholders including suppliers, subcontractors, and governmental agencies to ensure smooth collaboration and adherence to project timelines.
  • BUILDs and maintains a management-level network with all involved entities, such as joint ventures or consortium partners, to foster strong project execution.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define project scope, establish detailed work plans, schedules, and budgets, promoting the use of best practices and lessons learned to enhance execution strategies.
  • Oversees all contractual commitments, ensuring compliance with specifications and terms, implementing a change management system, addressing change orders and claims in a timely and organized manner.
  • Leads the development and continual refinement of the project execution plan, leveraging project control systems to monitor progress, identify deviations, and take corrective actions.
  • Ensures that quality requirements are identified and met, with regular assessments of customer satisfaction throughout the project.
  • Oversees the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) programs, ensuring that both office and field operations comply with all applicable regulations and laws.
  • Leads project financial management efforts, overseeing cash flow, budget controls, and non-reimbursable project costs, minimizing the use of company capital resources.
  • Ensures smooth transition and final turnover to the client, securing final acceptance and delivering a comprehensive final project report.
  • Manages relationships with CLAC union and employees: Supports Alberta and British Columbia collective agreements, ensuring labor peace and harmony on the project. Facilitates recruitment efforts and leverages the CLAC network for future projects.


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