Full-Time Project Director

About The Role

The Project Director serves as the primary point of contact for Client, responsible for the overall leadership, governance, and strategic direction of the Site Preparation Conceptual Engineering Project.

This role focuses on ensuring that the project is executed in alignment with Client’s strategic objectives, contractual requirements, and performance expectations, while maintaining full transparency and trust throughout the partnership.

Duration: Phase 1 and Phase 2 (Approx. 18 months) // Full-Time, Project Based

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Client Interface: Serve as primary liaison with Client, representing EGIS in all contractual, strategic, and managerial matters.
2. Project Governance and Oversight: Establish and oversee implementation of Project Execution Plan (PEP), Project Quality Plan (PQP), and Risk & Interface Management Framework.
3. Contractual, Commercial, and Financial Control: Manage contract execution, including scope adherence, change management, and claims avoidance.
4. Organizational and Leadership Responsibilities: Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary, international project team, ensuring cohesion and consistent delivery standards across Canada and France.
5. Communication and Continuous Improvement: Facilitate Lessons Learned sessions with the Project Manager and Construction Program Director to capture and institutionalize best practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience leading major infrastructure or nuclear-related consultancy projects.
• Proven record as Project Director or Senior Project Manager on complex, multi-phase programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in project governance, contract management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with large Owner–Operator clients and multi-partner delivery teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Canadian nuclear and environmental frameworks (CNSC, IAAC, MECP).
• Experience in multi-national or cross-border project delivery (Canada–EU).
• PMP or IPMA Level B certification.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6-based reporting and PMO tools.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership & Vision
• Client Engagement
• Governance
• Financial & Contractual Management
• Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement

Tools & Systems:

• Governance & Reporting: MS Project, Power BI, SharePoint, Excel
• Project Controls (Oversight): Primavera P6 (via PMO)
• Document Control: ProjectWise
• Quality Management: ISO 9001, ISO 19443

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