Construction Director

Construction Director role at BBA Consultants

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Engineering
• Industries:
  Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and Mining
• Location:
  
  Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

• Coordinate all site workers in your region
• Serve as supervisor and mentor to the work site team assigned to the project
• Ensure proactive interactions between site personnel and project engineering
• Develop construction strategies and ensure constructability
• Make sure the construction budget and schedule are respected, where applicable, and take any necessary actions
• Conduct site visits with bidders and support the bidding process for construction contracts
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports
• Inform and advise the project manager on construction-related decisions
• Ensure work is carried out safely according to the prime contractor's prevention program and BBA's 10 Golden Rules
• Foster and maintain a positive, dynamic and committed work environment within the team and in interactions with clients
• Manage straightforward labour relations issues
• Attend weekly contract review meetings and settle disputes
• Help develop feasibility studies and implementation strategies for new work sites
• Keep accurate and comprehensive notes of discussions, meetings and site events

• Hold a degree in engineering, administration or any other relevant training
• Proven soft skills
• Ability to communicate in a professional and persuasive manner
• Ideally bilingual
• Demonstrate a selfless commitment to supporting client project success
• Highly mobile and available for projects in your region
• Exhibit creativity in proposing more effective alternatives
• Anticipate how site actions may impact client operations, contractual agreements, and, if applicable, relationships with construction unions
• Promote a disciplined, respectful and harmonious work environment on site
• Develop skills in managing people, resolving interpersonal conflicts and handling emotional responses
• Be proactive and diligent about onsite health and safety; be seen as a strong advocate for these values
• Have multidisciplinary site management experience across various industrial sectors and clients

• Annual base salary based on a 37.5‑hour week
• Annual premium program for all regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Access to a time bank
• Cell‑phone program
• A group insurance plan that starts on Day 1, including short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• A retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium through the Employee Referral program

• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy
• Friendly, eco‑mindful and high‑tech work spaces
• A generous retirement savings and insurance plan
• Access to an annual premium program for all regular employees
• Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, etc.
• A growing business with many opportunities
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
• On‑site and at the office: health, safety and the environment are a priority

For over 40 years, BBA has been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. BBA develops innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender‑neutral language.

Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued every day.

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