Looking for your next big challenge? At Plan Group, we're seeking a seasoned electrical project leader to take on high-stakes projects and make an impact. If you're ready to step up from your current role and lead multi-million-dollar projects, take the leap and make your mark with us at Plan Group!
As our Project Director, Electrical Construction, you will:
- Lead the planning, coordination, and management of large-scale electrical construction projects, ensuring they’re completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Provide strategic leadership and actively promote Health and Safety initiatives across all project teams.
- Drive project performance by monitoring progress, controlling costs, and staying on schedule using Plan Group’s T.I.M.E. efficiency program.
- Identify and resolve high-level project challenges, offering solutions to avoid delays or budget overruns.
- Oversee and ensure the successful execution of project quality assurance, commissioning, and handover processes.
- Champion value engineering and cost-saving strategies to maximize project profitability.
- Guide critical path analysis to help project teams meet timelines.
- Lead pre-job planning, including estimate turnover, project kick-offs, subcontractor selection, and risk management.
- Collaborate with site supervision to ensure optimal resource allocation for labour and manpower.
- Ensure accountability and excellence in project documentation, change orders, material coordination, and site meetings.
- Mentor and develop project managers, providing feedback, coaching, and training to foster career growth and project success.
- Build strong relationships with clients, GCs, and Engineers to drive project success and maintain Plan Group’s reputation.
Our ideal candidate has:
- A post-secondary degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in electrical construction, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership or project director role; trade experience is a strong asset.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale commercial and institutional electrical projects.
- Strong expertise in electrical construction, with trade experience considered an asset.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (PMP, PMI certification is a plus).
- Familiarity with scheduling software like Primavera or MS Project is an asset.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a knack for managing and mentoring diverse teams.
- Excellent communication and people skills, comfortable working with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.