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Major Projects Leader, Canada
Ghd
Leading and managing major projects, establishing and implementing project delivery processes and systems, providing project management support, and ensuring compliance with leading practices and contractual protections.
21d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Resources
Environment
Property and Buildings
Transportation
Hydrology and Hydrodynamics
Digital Technologies
Role
What you would be doing
project leader roster
project mobilization
project leadership
process implementation
process alignment
process improvement
- Establish a sustainable roster for Major Project Leaders (PM, PD, DM/TL) that provides visibility and insights for regional leaders to make effective decisions on the right Project Directors and Project Managers for specific roles
- This will initially be a full time, dedicated role, however in the long-term this role may evolve into one more actively supporting delivery of projects.
- Establish and sustain the processes and artifacts that support project mobilization, project controls and commercial management and project execution for major projects of all types undertaken by GHD
- In addition to the Eco Region capability responsibilities, the role also includes providing leadership, input and support to our Project Management teams through all phases of our larger, more complex projects.
- Ensure the GHD best practices for Major Project delivery are available and accessible to project teams when needed to meet the project context
- Maintaining and implementing a Major Project Leaders roster for the region
- Lead and coordinate the development of project delivery resources, artifacts and tools that support best in class major project delivery; and make available to project management teams for easy use and incorporation
- Ensure there is alignment and clarity with the following supporting groups and initiatives:
- Take a leadership and coaching role to ensure the application of major project’s delivery tools across the region on all designated projects
- Responsible for the development, rollout and implementation of any activity/changes to the major project delivery framework within Americas/Canada
- Provide Major Project Leadership and/or insights to the following regional processes:
- Capturing lessons and closing projects effectively
- ensure the Americas PMO Leadership is aware and acting on specific regional requirements across Americas/Canada
- Induct, train and guide major project leaders within local regions to support the successful set up and delivery of major projects
- Defining and assuring the application of leading practice, tools, methodologies and processes defined under the Major Projects Framework that leads to the ongoing and sustained delivery success for major projects across the Eco-Region
- Providing leadership by defining and socializing project management resources and oversight to our project management teams through all phases of the project lifecycle (including positioning, set-up, delivery and project closeout)
- Review, guidance and assurance during execution
- Defining, leading and assuring the successful application of relevant commercial and contractual principles on major projects
- Ensuring the sustained application of the processes, systems and people that make up the capability and competency needed for GHD to respond to client, market and industry needs, while delivering operational and strategic success for the Enterprise.
- Provide input into the recruitment of key major projects staff
- Work with the Americas PMO team, United States Major Projects Leaderregional leadership teams to socialize, promote, instruct and advance the understanding of project delivery and the necessary skills, behavior, and expectations on Major Projects delivery teams.
- Independent Project Reviews for major or complex projects
- Work effectively with the Americas PMO to meet the requirements of the Enterprise’s major project delivery needs
- Provide insights and guidance in the nomination and mobilization of project managers for specific projects that meet project context
- Work with the Project Delivery Governance Support to integrate and embed all major project processes into the enterprise-wide Project Delivery System to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the GHD project delivery activities
- Establish, implement and monitor the required major project assurance process on all designated projects. Including leading the coordination and implementation of periodic reviews for major projects
- Establish, embed and sustain the people, systems and process elements that represent an effective and efficient major project delivery capability for Canada
- Serve as a Project Director on select Major Projects
- Ensuring the approach to legal and contractual risks on major projects effectively protects GHD interests
- Support project leadership teams through all stages of the delivery lifecycle to set up and enable project delivery success, including:
- Defining the types and scale of project delivery risks that are prevalent across the region and providing processes, systems and competency that enable project teams to effectively address risks
What you bring
p.eng.
pmp
degree
contracts
large scale
leadership
- Professional Qualification – P.Eng., and PMP
- Experience in leading infrastructure and engineering projects including planning, tender phase through design, execution and construction on large scale complex projects with professional fees greater than $10M and total capex of in excess of $100M
- A Degree in Engineering, Science, or Project Management
- Strong experience and knowledge of project delivery contracts and commercial frameworks
- Proven ability to make and communicate tough decisions in a timely manner
- Effective knowledge management for critical major project delivery artifacts, lessons etc. that supports the Americas EcoRegion Major Project delivery
- 15+ years of direct experience
- Success in developing and initiating major project opportunities within a consulting firm and negotiating commercial terms with successful outcomes
- At least 10 years of experience in projects for public, private and/or industrial clients with consulting engineering/design experience dealing with contracting partners or client
- Proven experience in developing and implementing project management practices and tools/systems within an infrastructure consulting firm
- Proven ability to develop, mentor and lead project management professionals and technical staff
- Understand the types and scale of project delivery risks that are prevalent across the region and provide processes, systems and competency that enables local regional leadership and specific project teams to address these risks effectively
- Demonstrates self-awareness about how their decisions and attitude can impact team members and the success of a project
- Minimum of 15 years of project management experience, leading multi-discipline teams in the delivery of complex and large-scale projects across multiple countries / Regions
- Demonstrated leadership and staff management skills to manage and mediate conflicts between team members and with clients
- Recognized project management professional, carrying suitable authority and reputation to influence and guide leaders across the region
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Assurance through the winning work stages
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Company
Overview
1928
Year Founded
The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.
5 Continents
Global Presence
The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.
- With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
- The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
- Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
- The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.
- Safety
- Teamwork
- Respect
- Integrity
2050
Net-zero target validated by SBTi
Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.
2025
Carbon neutral commitment
Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.
70%
Recycled materials in packaging
Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.
- Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
- Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
- Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact
Level 4–5
GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark
Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.
9 Employee Groups
Resource Groups Established
Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.
- Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
- I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
- Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
- Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)
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