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About the Role

The Project Director, Preliminary Works is solely responsible for all assigned work packages on behalf of Alto, ensuring their execution aligns with contractual obligations and Alto's strategic objectives. This role emphasizes a results-oriented approach, prioritizing outcomes over activity management.

Responsibilities

• Assume exclusive responsibility for assigned work packages, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, costs, quality, and contractual commitments.
• Provide leadership and decision-making to achieve project objectives and delivery milestones.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to meet delivery commitments.
• Drive execution by proactively identifying, reporting, and resolving issues that may impact delivery.
• Mobilize and coordinate cross-functional teams, including technical, commercial, procurement, legal, finance, and others, to remove obstacles and support project execution.
• Foster accountability and collaboration among teams to maintain delivery momentum and achieve results.
• Serve as Alto's primary point of contact with Cadence for assigned work packages.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships to ensure alignment on priorities, performance expectations, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure Alto's commitments are met through effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement structured and effective communication channels between Alto and Cadence.
• Provide clear, timely, and decision-oriented updates on delivery progress, risks, and key issues.
• Support governance and decision-making at the management level by ensuring communications are coordinated, consistent, and actionable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in project management or a similar role.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is an asset.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Planner, Oracle Primavera).
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

• Project Management
• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Analytical Skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management
• Cross-functional Team Coordination

Location

• Montreal
• Quebec
• Toronto
• Ottawa

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Flexible

Experience Level

• 10-15 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

• Company-paid group insurance for employees and their families (medical, dental, life, disability, etc.)
• Access to wellness and health accounts
• $500 Flex-Alto account for health and sustainable transportation
• Retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA)
• Vacation time based on experience, available upon hiring
• Incentive compensation program

About the Company

• Alto is actively involved in transforming Canada's future through its high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City to Toronto.
• This initiative, supported by the Government of Canada, aims to improve citizens' quality of life, strengthen community ties, and stimulate economic growth.
• Alto fosters high-performing and diverse teams, striving for an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone can develop and thrive.
• Alto offers equal employment opportunities and invites qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
• The company encourages initiative, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.

Equal Opportunity

• Alto offers equal employment opportunities to all and invites qualified individuals, regardless of identity, origin, or situation, to apply.
• Candidates requiring accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to inform Alto, who will make every effort to provide a fair and pleasant experience while keeping accommodation measures confidential.