Director, Major Projects Jobs

CDN Controls Ltd. is a fully integrated provider of instrumentation, electrical, automation, communication, combustion and emissions, and meter proving services throughout Western Canada. CDN Controls has been providing the oil and gas industry with the high-quality services needed for business operations since 2011. At CDN Controls, we understand that our employees are the biggest asset in our success, and we take great pride in selecting employees who are team orientated, driven and eager to succeed.

Our growing company is currently looking to hire a Director, Major Projects to join our team, based out of our Edmonton, Calgary or Grande Prairie offices. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of construction trades and project management techniques, and is results-oriented with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.

As our Director, Major Projects, you will be responsible to

• Oversee all construction activity to ensure compliance with the standards and safety procedures of the CDN Controls Health & Safety Manual.
• Review and assign awarded projects to project managers, and ensure project managers have the tools and information required to complete the project before commencement (prints, bid package, trackers, etc.).
• Attend estimating walkthrough, pre-award, and project kick off meetings for new projects, and subsequently facilitate internal project kickoff and project closeout meetings.
• Assist project management teams with estimating and preparing change management documents for clients.
• Interface with client’s key stakeholders to develop and foster business relationships, including negotiating terms of agreements and reviewing contracts.
• Work with the project teams to ensure targets are being met, and conduct regular reviews and follow ups for progress reports and changes.
• Work with invoicing administration team to ensure billing is being completed correctly and on time.
• Participate in bid reviews and project strategy sessions with key stakeholders.
• Monitor project metrics for accuracy and health
• Conduct site inspections to ensure quality and safety aspects are being documented.
• Oversee and direct key construction projects from start to finish and ensure they are completed on time and on budget.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership team and internal stakeholders on development, implementation, and maintenance of applicable processes and procedures.
• Lead all aspects of people management and development of direct reports

Qualifications required

• Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a people leadership role.
• Effective communication, integration, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Valid class 5 license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Strong organizational, time-management, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Superior leadership qualities with a demonstrated track record of dealing successfully with internal and external customers.
• Typically 10 or more years of Industrial Electrical & Instrumentation Project Management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of project management principles.
• Interprovincial Journeyman Electrician or Instrumentation Ticket or Engineering degree in an applicable field to E&I construction in the Oil & Gas Industry
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation preferred; A combination of formal education and experience will be considered.

Why CDN Controls?

Our goal is to ensure CDN Controls is the best place for you to work. That means we are committed to appreciating, developing and empowering our employees!

Some of the benefits you can expect at CDN are

• Mentorship from talented industry leading professionals, driven to grow
• Opportunities to advance in your profession or trade.
• Vacation and flex days
• On the job training to set you up for success
• Belonging to a strong team; we challenge each other day in and day out
• Competitive pay, benefits and RRSP program

Does this sound like the opportunity that you have been waiting for? Apply today and grow with us! We…….

• Win as a team!
• Hire talented people, driven to grow!
• Take care of everything (one stop shop)!
• Are committed to excellence!
• Act with honesty, loyalty and respect!

Apply today, www.cdncontrols.ca/careers