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Project Director Heavy Industrial Mechanical ConstructionLocation: Vancouver, BCEmployment Type: Permanent, Full-TimeCompensation: $160,000$220,000 (DOE)OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead heavy industrial mechanical construction work focused on refinery maintenance projects and shutdowns in a high-risk, safety-critical environment. This role requires a strong field leader who can unite teams, strengthen safety culture, build trusted client relationships, and drive consistent project performance across schedule, cost, quality, and execution. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on leadership style, strong industrial project delivery experience, and the ability to influence everyone from frontline trades to senior leadership.Must Haves10+ years of progressive experience in construction/project management within heavy industrial environments, including leadership of large, complex projectsProven transformational leader with the ability to improve safety culture, team performance, and communication across multidisciplinary teamsDeep commitment to safety as a core value, with demonstrated success driving proactive, behavior-based safety practices in high-risk environmentsStrong relationship builder and communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels from trades to executives and clientsHands-on, field-oriented leader who validates issues firsthand, enforces accountability, and makes tough decisions when requiredExperience delivering projects with full accountability for schedule, budget, quality, and risk in fast-paced or shutdown environmentsNice to HavesBackground in mechanical contracting, industrial construction, or maintenance services within oil & gas or similar safety-critical industriesExperience leading cultural change, mentoring leaders, and implementing operational or safety improvement initiativesFamiliarity with project controls, planning, and performance management within large-scale industrial programsExperience working in unionized, trade-heavy environments and managing long-term client service agreementsResponsibilitiesProvide overall leadership and direction for a portfolio of industrial maintenance and shutdown projects within a refinery environmentAct as the central leader responsible for aligning all functions including operations, safety, project controls, and client stakeholdersDrive a proactive safety culture where stopping work, reassessing risk, and doing the job right is prioritized over schedule pressureLead post-mortems and continuous improvement initiatives to address performance gaps and elevate execution standardsBuild and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring confidence in delivery, safety performance, and communicationManage both upward and downward relationships, effectively communicating with executive leadership while supporting and guiding field teamsIdentify breakdowns in communication, accountability, and execution, and implement practical solutions to improve performanceChampion cultural change across the project, particularly in environments where safety, communication, or accountability need strengtheningEnsure all projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining high quality standardsWork closely with project managers, superintendents, and safety leaders to ensure alignment and consistency in executionProvide leadership during high-pressure turnaround and shutdown periods, ensuring coordination and disciplined executionMentor and develop team members, building leadership capability across the organizationStep into challenging situations, including strained client relationships or underperforming teams, and restore alignment and performanceEstablish clear expectations, enforce accountability, and create a culture where teams take ownership of outcomesContinuously assess project performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and delivery