Project Director, Major Project – Tunnel & Underground Group

Project Director, Major Project – Tunnel & Underground Group
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EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all of its know‑how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, and marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets, together with our vast expertise, allows us to actively participate in large‑scale projects such as the Samuel‑De‑Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydro‑electric power station near Fort St‑John, British Columbia.

Our seasoned team of engineers, project managers, and specialists also contributes to the construction of wind farms and the benefit of hydropower projects such as dams, power stations, tunnels, and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector, and our range of specialized services has earned us a strong reputation in Canada.

Come move mountains with us!

Under the supervision of the Vice President of the Major Projects – Tunneling, the Project Director is fully responsible for all proposals he is involved with, with or without the assistance of a project manager. The Project Director plans, directs, organizes, coordinates, and controls the execution of one or more construction projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation of bids and the execution of projects; signing of tenders is the responsibility of the assigned Vice‑President.

Negotiate agreements with subcontractors, sign letters of intent after discussion with the Vice‑President, verify agreements with subcontractors and sign them (for subcontracts valued at less than $1 million).

In collaboration with project managers and superintendents, ensure that the work meets the standards and objectives set for quality, safety, and relationships in terms of quantity, deadlines, and costs, and take corrective action when required.

Assist the Vice‑President in negotiating customer contract terms when required.

Monthly verification and discussion with project managers of all cost controls under his/her supervision and reporting to the Vice‑President.

Assign staff to work sites in accordance with the policies of the Human Resources department (salaries must be approved by the Human Resources director) and monitor the productivity of resources under his/her responsibility as well as operating costs.

Ensure customer satisfaction with a concern for safety, costs, schedule and quality of work.

Ensure application of and compliance with the EBC health and safety estimate and site‑specific H&S programs for each project.

Ensure compliance with the company's QA/QC system in accordance with the appropriate ISO standard.

Follow up on ISO procedures with operational staff; responsible for site kick‑off meetings, periodic reviews, post‑mortems, and participation in planning reviews.

Discuss legal or litigation issues with the Vice‑President, and ensure documentation.

Perform all other tasks required for the execution of his/her mandate.

Evaluate personnel under his/her responsibility according to company policies.

Requirements

University degree or technology diploma in engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience.

15+ years’ experience in the construction industry.

Previous civil construction experience specifically in tunnels, underground works, deep shafts, ground stabilization, metro and rail work.

Extensive experience in tunneling is preferred.

A proven track record of project success and team leadership.

Strong knowledge of tunnel construction methodologies such as TBM (rock and soft ground), SEM/NATM (soft ground tunneling, face subdivision, pre‑support installation, tunnel junction, break‑outs), cut and cover, road header, and micro‑tunnelling.

Good knowledge of geology and geotechnical science.

Strong experience delivering large‑scale projects within a partnership environment.

Strong experience with alternative delivery mode projects (Design‑Build, P3).

Strong knowledge of financial management, building codes and associated legislation.

Good computer skills and previous experience with scheduling software.

Skills and Attitudes Required

Outstanding communication and…