Project Controls Director at Bird Construction in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | Kablio

Role

Description

earned value

cost baseline

schedule baseline

risk management

project controls

client liaison

Lead a team of Project Controls staff specializing in planning, scheduling, cost control, change management and risk management.
Establish and maintain the project’s integrated Project Controls systems, oversee the setting of the cost and schedule baseline.
Provide support to Commercial and Procurement teams on subcontractor claims assessment, client claims development, negotiations and dispute resolutions.
Overall responsibility for project’s compliance to Project Controls standards and applicable contract documents.
Lead meetings focused on communicating project performance status to the wider project team.
Assist risk owners in establishing, implementing and tracking mitigating actions and contingency plans.
Implement and maintain an Earned Value Management plan to measure project performance, identify variances, and inform accurate forecasting.
Support Project Managers in tracking overall project health; establish and maintain communication plan to ensure accurate and timely flow of information.
Ensure adherence to all contract conditions regarding Project Controls requirements, project set-up, monitoring and close-out.
Establish and maintain strong partnerships with client counterparts and joint venture stakeholders (where applicable).
Lead the development of project-specific Project Controls plans, documenting processes and procedures to be followed on the project.
Provide commercial and technical expertise to support proposal development and provide commercial input into contractually defined project control requirements.
Establish cadence for risk reviews and lead risk review meetings to identify, evaluate and update risks that may have a cost and/or schedule impact.

Requirements

ineight

microsoft office

earned value

15+ years

undergraduate

scheduling

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly identify and articulate issues
Experience working within a collaborative project contract model is considered an asset.
15+ years construction industry experience
Strong proficiency with InEight software suite.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Proven problem solver with sound judgment who accepts ownership and accountability
Strong knowledge of the “Earned Value Management” principles
Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees
Natural leader and team builder who can build strong relationships quickly
Detail oriented and customer focused
Ability to produce, read and modify schedules and scheduling curves/reports
Undergraduate degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent
Proven experience and ability in planning, scheduling, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, estimating and cost control

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1920

Founding Year

Established its presence in Canada as a coast-to-coast builder.

+70 Years

Publicly Traded

Maintained a strong financial presence on public markets.

2021

Acquisition

Expanded capabilities through the acquisition of Dagmar.

2024

Acquisition

Further diversified operations by acquiring Jacob Bros.

Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog.
Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services.
Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication.
Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery.
Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings.
With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.

Culture + Values

We bring life to vision
Creating great things with you
We put safety first
A healthy and safe work environment is non‑negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
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 lead with honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
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 honours 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.

Environment + Sustainability

First Zero Carbon Retrofit

North America's First

Completed the first Zero Carbon Certification for a building retrofit (Humber College Building NX), setting a benchmark for sustainable building projects.

First Net-Zero Plant

Protein Processing Facility

Design-build of North America’s first net-zero plant protein processing facility, scheduled to be operational in 2024.

First Net-Zero Ethylene Site

World's First

Secured contract to build the world’s first net-zero integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site under Dow’s Path2Zero Program.

Committed to transitioning to a net zero carbon economy via high energy-efficient, zero carbon buildings using onsite or procured carbon-free renewable energy.
Delivering deep energy retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and energy use in existing buildings through mechanical, electrical, and energy modeling solutions.
Mass timber leader in North America: leveraging sustainable forestry and wood-based materials to capture carbon and offset CO2e over lifecycle.
Founding member of Canada Green Building Council with ~200 LEED-certified or targeting projects.
Partnered on complex building systems meeting LEED, Green Globes, Passive House, WELL, and Zero Carbon standards.
Operational emissions reduction through 'Work Green': implementing sustainable, energy-efficient, low-carbon operational technologies and processes.
'Build Green': minimizing resource waste, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency across material, equipment, system selection.

Inclusion & Diversity

$3,000

Indigenous Scholarship

An annual scholarship provided to support Indigenous students pursuing their educational goals.

3×$1,500

Indigenous Student Support

Three annual scholarships of $1,500 each provided to Indigenous students.

National Indigenous Engagement Policy: proactive employment of Indigenous workforce representative of project communities.
Policy pillars: respectful relationships; proactive Indigenous employment; increasing business opportunities for Indigenous partners; investment in cultural awareness, skills and business capacity programs.
Mandatory Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training for all employees.
Silver Certification in PAIR (Progressive Aboriginal Relations) program.
Scholarship programs: Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship; Bird Heavy Civil Indigenous Scholarship; Bird/Paul & Gerri Charette Fund; UNB scholarship prioritizing Indigenous female engineering students.

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What We Do

Client Solutions

Investor Resources

Role

Description

earned value

cost baseline

schedule baseline

risk management

project controls

client liaison

Lead a team of Project Controls staff specializing in planning, scheduling, cost control, change management and risk management.
Establish and maintain the project’s integrated Project Controls systems, oversee the setting of the cost and schedule baseline.
Provide support to Commercial and Procurement teams on subcontractor claims assessment, client claims development, negotiations and dispute resolutions.
Overall responsibility for project’s compliance to Project Controls standards and applicable contract documents.
Lead meetings focused on communicating project performance status to the wider project team.
Assist risk owners in establishing, implementing and tracking mitigating actions and contingency plans.
Implement and maintain an Earned Value Management plan to measure project performance, identify variances, and inform accurate forecasting.
Support Project Managers in tracking overall project health; establish and maintain communication plan to ensure accurate and timely flow of information.
Ensure adherence to all contract conditions regarding Project Controls requirements, project set-up, monitoring and close-out.
Establish and maintain strong partnerships with client counterparts and joint venture stakeholders (where applicable).
Lead the development of project-specific Project Controls plans, documenting processes and procedures to be followed on the project.
Provide commercial and technical expertise to support proposal development and provide commercial input into contractually defined project control requirements.
Establish cadence for risk reviews and lead risk review meetings to identify, evaluate and update risks that may have a cost and/or schedule impact.

Requirements

ineight

microsoft office

earned value

15+ years

undergraduate

scheduling

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly identify and articulate issues
Experience working within a collaborative project contract model is considered an asset.
15+ years construction industry experience
Strong proficiency with InEight software suite.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Proven problem solver with sound judgment who accepts ownership and accountability
Strong knowledge of the “Earned Value Management” principles
Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees
Natural leader and team builder who can build strong relationships quickly
Detail oriented and customer focused
Ability to produce, read and modify schedules and scheduling curves/reports
Undergraduate degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent
Proven experience and ability in planning, scheduling, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, estimating and cost control

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1920

Founding Year

Established its presence in Canada as a coast-to-coast builder.

+70 Years

Publicly Traded

Maintained a strong financial presence on public markets.

2021

Acquisition

Expanded capabilities through the acquisition of Dagmar.

2024

Acquisition

Further diversified operations by acquiring Jacob Bros.

Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog.
Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services.
Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication.
Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery.
Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings.
With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.

Culture + Values

We bring life to vision
Creating great things with you
We put safety first
A healthy and safe work environment is non‑negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
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 lead with honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
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 honours 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.

Environment + Sustainability

First Zero Carbon Retrofit

North America's First

Completed the first Zero Carbon Certification for a building retrofit (Humber College Building NX), setting a benchmark for sustainable building projects.

First Net-Zero Plant

Protein Processing Facility

Design-build of North America’s first net-zero plant protein processing facility, scheduled to be operational in 2024.

First Net-Zero Ethylene Site

World's First

Secured contract to build the world’s first net-zero integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site under Dow’s Path2Zero Program.

Committed to transitioning to a net zero carbon economy via high energy-efficient, zero carbon buildings using onsite or procured carbon-free renewable energy.
Delivering deep energy retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and energy use in existing buildings through mechanical, electrical, and energy modeling solutions.
Mass timber leader in North America: leveraging sustainable forestry and wood-based materials to capture carbon and offset CO2e over lifecycle.
Founding member of Canada Green Building Council with ~200 LEED-certified or targeting projects.
Partnered on complex building systems meeting LEED, Green Globes, Passive House, WELL, and Zero Carbon standards.
Operational emissions reduction through 'Work Green': implementing sustainable, energy-efficient, low-carbon operational technologies and processes.
'Build Green': minimizing resource waste, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency across material, equipment, system selection.

Inclusion & Diversity

$3,000

Indigenous Scholarship

An annual scholarship provided to support Indigenous students pursuing their educational goals.

3×$1,500

Indigenous Student Support

Three annual scholarships of $1,500 each provided to Indigenous students.

National Indigenous Engagement Policy: proactive employment of Indigenous workforce representative of project communities.
Policy pillars: respectful relationships; proactive Indigenous employment; increasing business opportunities for Indigenous partners; investment in cultural awareness, skills and business capacity programs.
Mandatory Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training for all employees.
Silver Certification in PAIR (Progressive Aboriginal Relations) program.
Scholarship programs: Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship; Bird Heavy Civil Indigenous Scholarship; Bird/Paul & Gerri Charette Fund; UNB scholarship prioritizing Indigenous female engineering students.

Articles

What We Do

Client Solutions

Investor Resources