EPC Construction Director

COGS are assisting an industry leading waste management & power generation/renewable energy company as they seek to bring on a driven and ambitious EPC Construction Director with experience in industrial settings (Power, Mining, Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Aggregate, Metal Recycling, Waste-to-Energy).

For this role, you will provide supervisory and leadership support to a construction team of Foreman, Labourers and APM over 4-5 sites at a time, assisting with environmental facilities, putting in scale, fire overs, waste water treatment facilities, plumbing and piping, renovation, retrofits and new ground up construction within a heavy industrial setting.

The salary for this position is up to 170K Base + 15% Bonus and this position, although remote, required 40-50% travel to multiple sites across the East Coast.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Coordination:

• Create detailed project plans with schedules, key milestones, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to meet project goals.

Budget Oversight:

• Manage project budgets, ensuring financial compliance and cost control.
• Track expenses, monitor spending, and find opportunities for savings.

On-Site Construction Management:

• Supervise on-site activities to ensure safety, quality, and adherence to specifications.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and engineers to maintain technical scope.
• Lead construction crews and subcontractors, providing guidance and resolving issues.

Progress Tracking and Reporting:

• Inspect ongoing work, addressing delays and implementing solutions to stay on track.
• Update stakeholders on project status, milestones, deviations, and improvement opportunities.

Risk Mitigation:

• Identify and manage project risks, including safety and compliance issues.
• Implement strategies to minimize disruptions and address unexpected challenges.

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelors Degree or commensurate experience
• Expertise in material handling within industrial settings (Power, Mining, Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Aggregate, Metal Recycling, Waste-to-Energy).
• Knowledge of metal recovery equipment (Magnet and Eddy Current Separators).
• Proficiency with various conveyors (belt, vibrating, drag, screw, bucket, pneumatic).
• Familiarity with shredding, screening, and trommel technologies.
• Understanding of process controls, electrical, and structural designs.
• Experience with bulk handling, storage, loading/unloading systems, and mobile/transport equipment.