Project Director, Electrical Construction
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.