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About the Role
The Project Director, Preliminary Works is solely responsible for all assigned work packages, 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, and finance departments, 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 executive-level decision-making 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
- Core group insurance paid for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
- Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle.
- $500 Flex-Alto account to encourage a healthy approach and more sustainable transportation.
- Retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
- Vacation 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 train 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 a work environment that encourages initiative, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.
- Offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of transportation in Canada.
Equal Opportunity
- We are working to create high-performing and diverse teams.
- Alto believes in the strength of diverse teams and aims to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone can develop and thrive.
- Alto offers equal employment opportunities to all and invites qualified individuals, regardless of identity, origin, or situation, to apply.
- Please inform us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.
- We will do our best to provide a fair and enjoyable experience while keeping accommodation measures confidential.