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Job Title


Project Director - Highways


Company : GHD


Location : Mississauga, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About the Company A leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, Bird powers communities and shapes Canadas skylines coast-to-coast. We pride ourselves on quality and a culture of collaboration, trust, and a solution-focused mindset. Job Summary The Project Manager leads, directs, and coordinates the daily management of the assigned project(s). This leadership position is accountable for the overall performance of the project, including costs, schedule, quality, project status, and adherence to company policies and procedures. More importantly, the Project Manager manages a successful team and helps develop future construction professionals. Location This position can be based out of Sudbury or Mississauga, Ontario. What You Will Be Working On Provide safety leadership through implementation of Bird Safety Program and monitoring of safety performance of project team and subcontractors. Planning, scheduling, setting objectives, and controlling activities during the construction phase of a project(s) in conjunction with the Project Superintendent and Project Team. Supervision and development of project team members through regular feedback, training, and coaching; timely completion of performance evaluations. Administration and management of prime contract and subcontracts; includes negotiation and awarding of subcontracts for scopes of work as well as review and evaluation of subcontractor performance. Manage project budget and billings and work with accounting to ensure timely payment of A/R and A/P. Review and analysis of costs and identify revenue opportunities. Monthly and quarterly reporting on financial and overall performance of project to Senior Management. Foster and maintain positive relations and communication with clients, consultants, architects, and subcontractors. Other duties as assigned, in alignment with project and organizational needs. What We Are Looking For 7+ years of experience in institutional and commercial construction. Education in a construction-related discipline, with progressive experience in General Contracting and direct project management of large institutional or commercial projects ($50M+). Strong leadership, project management, and problemsolving skills that support a collaborative approach to delivering results and developing team members. Service and resultsoriented, with the ability to build and maintain trust across a broad network of colleagues, subcontractors, and team members. Demonstrated competence in safety, workforce management, project execution, cost control, quality, and administration. Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and MS Project; experience with Viewpoint Project Management is considered an asset. Core Values We Put Safety First A healthy and safe work environment is nonnegotiable. 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. 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 honour 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. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Bird is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This is a core part of our culture and guides our actions and strategic priorities. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and share their unique perspectives and talents. Our ongoing commitments focus on addressing inequities and promoting a better understanding of diversity to build an inclusive and fair culture. We recognize that diverse teams are more knowledgeable, perform better, and achieve greater success. As such, we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating opportunities for all employees to grow and succeed. #J-18808-Ljbffr