Site Project Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field, or 10+ years of experience as an on-site Project Manager.
• Demonstrable knowledge of commercial construction trades and proven experience in both project management and estimating disciplines.
• Managed the successful delivery of multiple, multi-year projects with $3M+ budgets, 1-2 year project timelines, and many stakeholders.
• Experience in managing large projects involving engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Familiarity with Primavera scheduling tools.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities.
• Positive presence and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to work independently, self-starter, and motivator.
• Speak, read, and write English, and French would be an asset.
• Familiarity with boilers and steam generating equipment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work according to our customers’ schedules which may include weekends / after hours.
• Must be able to wear proper PPE for the job.
• Experience with, or a willingness to learn, equipment operations.
• Familiarity with ASME, NFPA and related codes, welding procedures.
• Able to read, write, and understand contract language, contract drawings, and contract specifications.

Leadership

• Develop and own the site project execution strategy including schedule, cost, risk, and change control.
• Lead stage gate reviews and develop project risk registers.
• Provide leadership and direction to all Site Project Managers, ensuring alignment of their work across scopes and phases.
• Maintain BWCC’s reputation for exceptional client service, construction quality, and safety excellence.
• Champion BWCC’s “Safety is our TOP priority” culture.
• Conduct audits, verify JHAs, and manage leading/lagging indicators.
• Oversee QA/QC program execution including submittals, RFIs, NCRs, punchlists, and turnover documentation.
• Oversee procurement strategies, subcontractor selection, and material logistics coordination.
• Resolve commercial or contractual conflicts and ensure compliance with all terms.
• Oversee field execution and construction coordination through Site Superintendents and Project Managers.
• Manage lookahead schedules and constraint resolution processes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary construction involving civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, and I&C.
• Establish and lead the site project team upon contract award and mobilization.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including clients, community officials, utilities, and local authorities.
• Support estimating during RFQs or proposals with constructability and execution planning input.
• Oversee systemization, pre-commissioning, commissioning execution, SAT/FAT coordination, and turnover documentation.
• Ensure successful execution of performance tests and operational handoff.