Project Director - Heavy Civil

Demathieu Bard: Daring to endeavor!

Our Culture

Construction Demathieu & Bard (CDB) Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Demathieu Bard, a company based in France with over 160 years of experience in the construction industry, and has been operating in Canada since 1997.

CDB specializes in major infrastructure construction and rehabilitation and is known for its innovative, complex construction methodologies and adaptability when undertaking challenging projects. As the general contractor, construction manager, and/or project manager, CDB continues to successfully deliver complex and challenging projects, particularly heavy infrastructure projects such as bridges, canals, dams, tunnels, culverts and viaducts.

Our technical ability and well-recognized ‘can-do’ attitude sets us apart. Our strength as an organization lies in the skills and drive of our employees and it is a point of pride for us to encourage and develop our talent. CDB has currently over 150 engineers and technicians in Canada, with a wide range of multi-disciplinary skills and a right balance of experienced and young professionals. As an organization we are committed to optimizing our skilled resources, emphasizing professional development, and encouraging knowledge sharing across the company.

Job Summary
As the Project Director, you will provide comprehensive leadership to a team of project managers, engineers, project coordinators and site superintendents in the successful planning and implementation of a large civil construction project. You are accountable for delivering the project on time and on budget, while maximizing financial returns to the organization. With a focus on safety, the Project Director provides leadership in the development of project execution plans, project scheduling activities, developing and monitoring project budgets and expenditures, and maintaining positive relationships with project clients. Travel to sites within Ontario may be required.
Responsibilities

Management – 50%

• Ensure the project meets anticipated schedules, stays within budget, meets client expectations and is executed at the highest level of quality.
• Lead development of contracts, and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements.
• Manage project budget/itemized costs, construction schedules and milestones, and monitor project progress.
• Lead the tendering strategy, review, approve and award all sub-trades. Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate operations with the Construction Manager and/or Site Superintendents, ensuring quality control.
• Direct the purchase of building materials and equipment.
• Lead site safety and ensure compliance to OH&S Act and COR standards.
• Review and approve supplier and subcontractor invoices and weekly time sheets for field workers.
• Manage and the Contemplated Change Order (CCO), Change Order (CO) and Change Directive (CD) are processed in a timely manner, responding to the timeframes requested by the Client and contract specifications.
• Analyse and recommend project organizational and structural needs for human resources, as well have overall responsibility for all staff within the project team.

Technical – 25%

• Provide direction for construction methodologies and direct designers in the completion of detailed designs and construction drawing preparation.
• Lead the preparation of technical specifications for construction services, utilities and works.
• Analyse and provide feedback on reports, design and analysis completed by third parties including engineering firms, architects and technical consultants.
• Prepare and lead execution of project environmental management plan including all waste management, contaminant management, water and soil protection, and mitigation for impacts to wildlife and species at risk.
• Oversee all civil quality control and quality assurance programs including materials testing programs (aggregate and concrete), and quality assurance programs (site survey benchmarks, reinforcing steel inspections, installation tolerances, etc.)

Communication – 25%

• Represent the company in direct communication with clients, project stakeholders, regulatory bodies, joint venture partners and the general public.
• Maintain effective communication with executive committee, senior leadership and the project team, ensuring relevant project updates are communicated effectively.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Client, Consultants, Architects, Designers, Provincial/Municipal Inspectors, Site Superintendents and Sub-Trades.
• Ensure project staff is up to date in regard to on site project documentation including but not limited to legislative requirements.