Director of Project Controls

Director of Project Controls

The Project Controls Director will be responsible for developing and overseeing the planning/scheduling and budget cost controls within the division.

What You Will Be Working On

Company

Bird Industrial Management Services Ltd.
5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400, Ontario L4W 0C6 Canada

Job Title

Senior Project Manager, Construction
(Internal Title: Director of Project Controls)

NOC

00015 – Senior Managers

Wage

CAD $260,000 - $290,000 annually

Location(s) of Work

5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400, Ontario L4W 0C6 Canada. May be required to travel to worksite locations across Ontario.

Number of Positions

One (1)

Required Language Skills

English (spoken and written)

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee large-scale construction operations and establish policies for the division.
• Oversee and manage nuclear construction and nuclear decommissioning projects, with full accountability for cost, schedule, scope, and overall project performance.
• Allocate resources, establish and enforce project controls, governance frameworks, and reporting structures to ensure compliance with organizational requirements.
• Approve and manage project budgets, expenditures, and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Lead contract strategy, review and approve change orders, and negotiate with contractors to optimize project outcomes and control costs.
• Provide executive-level reporting to senior leadership on project performance, risks, and strategic direction.
• Oversee the development and execution of Project Execution Plans, ensuring alignment across engineering, construction, and operations teams.
• Direct project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation activities to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, contractors, and consultants, to achieve project objectives.
• Establish risk management frameworks, make final decisions on risk mitigation strategies, and ensure effective issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for project delivery systems, processes, and performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight to project teams and project controls personnel.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of active, relevant, and applicable experience in project controls within the construction, nuclear, industrial, infrastructure, or energy sectors.
• Extensive experience leading project controls functions, including planning, scheduling, cost management, estimating, forecasting, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Experience managing project controls activities for large-scale projects or program portfolios valued in excess of $500 million.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams, including planners, schedulers, estimators, cost engineers, and project controls professionals.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and team development capabilities.
• Experience developing and implementing project controls governance frameworks, reporting systems, and performance metrics.
• Experience supporting nuclear construction and nuclear decommissioning projects within highly regulated environments.
• Proficiency with:
• Cost Control Systems and Applications
• Planning and Scheduling Tools
• Risk Assessment and Reporting Tools
• Document Control Systems
• Joint venture project experience is considered an asset.

Required Education

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Administrative Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Benefits

• Benefits are offered through the company's benefits plan.
• Transportation allowance of CAD $833 per month.
• Participation in the company's profit-sharing plan.

How to Apply

Please send your resume to:

maria.vilshanski@bird.ca

Attention: Tiffany Parnell
Senior Manager, People and Culture - Industrial East

For Those Who Seek to Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.