Vice-Pr sident Major Project - Civil

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its knowhow to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges roads highways tunnel and marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allows us to actively participate in largescale projects such as the SamuelDeChamplain Bridge the R seau Express M tropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydroelectric power station located near Fort StJohn in British Columbia.

Our seasoned team of engineers project managers and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams power stations tunnels and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

Come move mountains with us!

The Vice President Major Project actively participates in the development of major project proposals and takes full responsibility for the success of the projects (Design construction projects and/or largescale fixedprice construction projects) under his direction by directing all project operations having full responsibility for business leadership and achieving the strategic objectives of operational excellence and growth while prioritizing our human capital.

He will be part of the proposal team and will play a key role in obtaining contracts for EBC and/or joint ventures in which EBC will participate. He will supervise the operation of the projects ensure strong cohesion and good communication with the project management team maintain business relations with internal and external partners as well as clients in order to meet and exceed project performance indicators.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations management :

• Develop relationships with other contractors as potential partners;
  
• Be involved in the preparation of Teaming Agreements and Partnership Agreements;
  
• Ensure all work is performed on time and within budget;
  
• Perform site visits on a regular basis;
  
• Evaluate and manage risk;
  
• Ensure communication between proposal team and construction team;
  
• Actively participate in the optimization of the design and analysis of project constructability during the proposal and implementation phases;
  
• Control project cost;
  
• Negotiate major subcontracting contracts with a view of optimizing prices in accordance with the quoted prices in order to maximize margins for EBC;
  
• Review contracts and negotiate terms & conditions during the proposition;
  
• Work in relation with clients in order to answer their needs;
  
• Supervise negotiation of major changes and preparation of claims;
  
• Follow process and optimize procedure;
  
• Act as a Health & Safety ambassador and promote the organizational culture;
  
• Ensure the implementation and monitoring of quality management;
  
• Stay informed of latest technologies and equipment improvements;
  

Team management

• Interest in and ability to mentor and coach others;
  
• Communicate and clearly define roles and responsibilities to all employees;
  
• Responsible for resources maximisation;
  
• Actively participate in career development of team and managers through training development goals and performance reviews;
  
• Mentor and develop staff and plan succession in project management leadership company culture and corporate values.
  

Strategic Planning & Business Development

• Develop short and longterm strategic plans for the company aiming for growth and operational excellence;
  
• Support new market initiatives new business opportunities through optimal use of resources/assets current industry trends and group competitiveness;
  
• Remain attentive to our strengths when strategizing objectives;
  
• Establish and maintain strategic business relationships with customers suppliers and other stakeholders;
  
• Seek advance knowledge of upcoming projects and strategically plan business alliances (team association exclusivity etc.);
  
• Lead collaborate and/or develop offer of services and proposals;
  
• Possess strong interviewing and business development skills with potential customers;
  
• Identify and assist by leading new business opportunities presentations attend client conferences and dinners.
  

Measurables objectives of the position

• Win projects we have bid on;
  
• Complete project within the margin;
  
• Make professionals accountable for their design from the proposal phase in order to minimize construction costs thus making it possible to present customers with advantageous and innovative offers;
  
• In the implementation phase make the professional and construction team accountable for optimizing the design to reduce project costs in order to maximize profitability;
  
• Increase project management skill within the team;
  
• Meet HSE objectives;
  
• Act as a brand and values ambassador;
  
• Develop and attract talent in order to assure the growth of the company;
  
• Carry out assigned annual strategic initiatives enabling sustained growth.