Project Director

6 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Arcadis Full time

Job Description

Arcadis is seeking a Project Director to join our Mobility Global Business Area (GBA) in Canada. You will be will be responsible for managing the delivery of projects to meet time, quality, budgetary and health and safety targets. All aspects of the client relationship so that delivery meets or exceeds client expectations. Take a leadership role with the project team, providing both direction and technical advice and leading by example where appropriate, while promoting both the regional and global culture of the business. 

You will be responsible for: 

Providing sound and effective leadership to the team, providing direction and technical advice, leading by example to achieve company goals and championing a quality culture 

Communicating with team members to ensure that they understand, and become engaged with, the project strategy, brief and client requirements 

Developing and managing the Project Program and obtaining the buy-in of all stakeholders 

Ensuring that effective financial and project management controls are in place and deployed to enable monitoring, modification and forecasting as appropriate 

Continually looking to enhance productivity through improved processes, procedures and systems 

Maintaining an overview of the commercial aspects of the project (contract, invoicing, debt, client management) 

Communicating effectively with all stakeholders to ensure that all parties are kept informed on all relevant matters impacting and influencing projects 

Managing the acquisition, deployment and management of resources for the project to ensure optimal resource allocation for the project 

Directing the assessment, selection and management of suppliers, sub-consultants and contractors associated with projects 

Driving project performance, service delivery and technical and commercial outcomes and undertaking reviews, ensuring client delivery is above expectation 

Ensuring that completed engineering and documentation work is reviewed for technical, Arcadis and client compliance 

Ensuring risks are proactively identified, assessed and managed to avoid adverse impacts on the project 

Working to ensure maximum client satisfaction, championing client care and proactively working with the client 

Reviewing the performance of team members and developing them to their full potential 

Engaging in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

Bachelors University Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university 

15+ years of Project Management experience as well as 10 + years of Transportation Engineering 

Preferred Qualifications: 

P.Eng. (Eligible for Membership with EGBC) preferred 

Experience with MOTI 

Postgraduate qualifications in business, finance, or project management related areas an advantage 

Experience in leading design in a consultant organization and working in a tendered design services environment 

Sound commercial background, including familiarity with contractual conditions and procedures, including international conditions and ability to take commercial responsibility for a project 

Experienced in leading, and working with, people from varied backgrounds and cultures 

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