Project Director - Construction Site Supervision

Job Description

Overview

As Senior Construction Manager and Project Coordinator, the incumbent serves as the Client’s primary representative on site and is responsible for the administrative, technical, and operational management of a major project monitoring and construction oversight contract. The incumbent coordinates a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and inspectors, acts as the main point of contact with the Client, and ensures that safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.

Your Role

• Act as Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, and Project Coordinator for the supervision of construction activities.
• Administer the contract and serve as the primary liaison between the Client, contractors, and professional service providers.
• Coordinate and supervise a multidisciplinary team consisting of site inspectors, engineers, and technical specialists.
• Plan resources and manage priorities to optimize project execution.
• Review project schedules, analyze variances, and implement the necessary corrective actions.
• Monitor and control project budgets.
• Oversee the evaluation, negotiation, and administration of change orders and claims.
• Manage progress payments and provide payment recommendations to the Client.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, specifications, drawings, and applicable standards.
• Ensure the implementation and enforcement of health and safety requirements on site.
• Coordinate site meetings with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and Client representatives.
• Manage and coordinate RFIs, shop drawings, technical datasheets, and change requests.
• Coordinate commissioning and start-up activities for process systems, mechanical equipment, piping, valves, electrical systems, and instrumentation and control systems.
• Provide leadership that promotes collaboration, effective problem-solving, and achievement of project objectives.
• Maintain effective and continuous communication with all project stakeholders.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in one of the following disciplines:
  • Civil Engineering;
  • Mechanical Engineering;
  • Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering;
  • Electrical Engineering;
  • Instrumentation and Control Engineering or Automation Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer and member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in project management, construction supervision, or construction management.
• Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or Construction Manager on multidisciplinary industrial projects with a construction value exceeding CAD $30 million.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams composed of professionals, technicians, and site inspectors.
• Experience in the administration of professional services contracts with fees preferably exceeding CAD $3 million over multi-year projects.
• Experience delivering projects in complex industrial, municipal, or highly regulated environments.
• Experience in multidisciplinary coordination involving civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control, process, and industrial architectural disciplines.
• Strong experience in schedule management, cost control, risk management, and change management.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and stakeholder communication skills, including experience working with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in fast-track design and complex construction environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken French; proficiency in English is considered an asset.
• Willing and available to work on a full-time basis at the project site as a resident representative.

 

Rewards & benefits 
 

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. 

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. 

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. 

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. 

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About AtkinsRéalis 
 

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.  
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Additional information

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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