Project Director

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You As a Project Director (Buildings Group) Will

• Champion and deliver successful projects through effective leadership, inspiration and support of the project teams.
• Provide day-to-day leadership role in the development of project proposals to ensure that a winning solution is developed and accurately reflected in the bid.
• Develop, monitor and manage the budgets through the lifecycle of the projects' pursuit and execution.
• Identify and manage risk throughout the projects' lifecycle, ensuring that financial reporting addresses risks while maintaining objectivity.
• Ensure that the quality and standards of EllisDon are maintained by the project team in all facets of our work; be an ambassador for EllisDon's brand.
• Direct and manage consultants and contractors to ensure that all project commitments, milestones and deliverables are monitored and met.

Is this the right role for you?

• A solid knowledge of ICI construction and experience delivering capital projects valued in excess of $150M.
• Highly developed project management skills including financial reporting, scheduling, and quality management.
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to understand details while leading and managing through others.
• A comprehensive understanding of contract law and deep experience in resolving complex commercial issues.
• An interest and focus in developing skills and providing challenging career opportunities to staff of all levels.
• Intelligent, lateral thinker with the ability to identify solutions to complex problems and a bias for action.
• Design-build experience is desired, IPD or Alliance experience is an asset.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex issues in a clear and concise manner.
• B.Sc in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or applicable academic and work experience.
• Professional Engineer designation and/or MBA considered an asset.
• Ability to travel to multiple projects within a 4 hour radius.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes
everyone
, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be
your
commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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