Project Director, Residential​/ICI Buildings | General Contractor Outp

Position: Project Director, Residential / ICI Buildings | General Contractor |   | Outp[...]
Major general contractor is seeking a Project Director to join their team in Vancouver BC and Calgary AB. Reporting to the regional Director of Operations, the Project Director is accountable for the quality and execution of major construction buildings projects in excess of $100+ million.  Outpost Recruitment  is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.
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.

Key Responsibilities of Project Director   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   The Project Director will 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 Director of Operations 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
Responsible for understanding and overseeing that site process, productivity, targets, KPI’s, dashboards, etc. are adhered to
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   The Project Director will 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 entire 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.
Required Knowledge and Skills of Project Director    20 years’ experience in construction
10 years’ experience in a management leadership role in a construction company
Track record of successful commercial project management of major building construction projects in excess of $100m+
Ability to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Projects & Primavera P6 and Electronic Document Management
Deep expertise and proven track record with respect to the continuous improvement project delivery services and value added constructability process and practice
Experience in gaining major bids with joint venture partners, with proven management of successful infrastructure and construction bids
The Project Director has a proven ability to ensure a successful completion of projects, their profitability, and for retaining owners as continuing clients of the company
Ability to lead and operate within an environment where change happens frequently
The Project Director…