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Project Director - Civil Construction - Kelowna, BC - 19083
Job Description
Due to a promotion, we’re looking for a Project Director to lead the Okanagan operations for our client in the civil construction space.
Reporting to the VP, you’ll be joining a growing firm with a fantastic reputation. While being extremely stable, they are going through a significant growth period and are looking for individuals who shine during these times.
Project Director responsibilities:
- Project Leadership: Oversee all aspects of project execution, from planning to completion, ensuring alignment with client goals and project specifications.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to timelines.
- Team Management: Lead and mentor project teams, including project managers, engineers, and subcontractors, fostering collaboration and high performance.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies, maintaining strong relationships and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on timelines and budgets.
- Business Development: Play an integral role in estimating/costing out projects and delivering proposals
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all work complies with industry standards, safety regulations, and project specifications, conducting regular inspections and audits.
- Financial Oversight: Manage project budgets, monitor expenses, and prepare financial reports, ensuring projects are completed within financial constraints.
- Contract Management: Oversee contract negotiations and management with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring all parties fulfill their obligations.
- Reporting and Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, change orders, and compliance records, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Problem Solving: Address and resolve issues that arise during the project, including technical challenges and team dynamics, to keep the project on track.
- Sustainability Practices: Integrate sustainable practices and innovations into project planning and execution to minimize environmental impact.
- Geotechnical Engineering Degree (PEng with EGBC)
- 8+ years of management experience in a civil construction environment
- $125,000-$150,000 depending on experience, plus bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Option to participate in Company Stock Options Plan
Meet Your Recruiter
Dave Banns
MBA, Principal
Recruiting Specialty: Engineering & Operations
As Principal, Dave builds and maintains relationships with our partners. Drawing on over a decade of global recruitment and business development experience, his market knowledge is an invaluable resource to organizations of all sizes. Dave has ambitious goals to work collaboratively with current and new clients to develop cutting-edge, proactive workforce solutions. He has a proven record of exceeding clients’ expectations and cultivating sustainable and mutually-beneficial partnerships.
Dave is also a specialized and consultative recruiter with a focus in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction and Operations positions. He has a reputation among his clients for implementing unique search strategies to attract top talent and build cohesive teams. Dave has a realistic understanding of how his clients’ businesses function in today’s world and what they will need to thrive in the future. Moreover, he has a deep network, refined ability to spot technical talent and match it with the most suitable company culture.
A former teacher, Dave knows how best to coach and guide individuals he works with. He takes the time to fully understand their goals, encouraging them to develop and follow a career path that is unique to their skills, talents and aspirations. Working with them as their consultant, he opens doors, acting as a conduit between great candidates and high-calibre career opportunities.
Dave holds an MBA in Global Management and a BBA in Marketing. He is an enthusiastic supporter of Big Brothers of Canada and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and is a Board member for The Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres, where he sits on the HR & Governance, Finance and Nominations Committees. He is an avid traveler and sports enthusiast, coaches his son’s tee-ball and soccer teams, and enjoys hockey, golf, cycling, baseball, basketball, tennis and skiing.