Director PMO

Company Description

FLINT is a leading service provider in Canada’s energy and industrial markets offering full asset life cycle support, including construction, maintenance, fabrication, and environmental services. Committed to safety and quality, we foster a workplace culture that values innovation and sustainability. With a strong local presence and top-tier talent, we deliver high-quality services as we help our customers bring their resources to our world.

Job Description

The Director, PMO is a senior enterprise leader accountable for driving consistent, disciplined project delivery across the organization. This role provides end-to-end oversight of the Project Management Office, including estimating, project controls, cost management, scheduling, risk management, and governance, ensuring projects are set up for success from pursuit through close-out.

The Director acts as a strategic partner to Operations, Commercial, and Executive Leadership, embedding best-in-class project delivery systems, improving predictability of outcomes, and protecting margin across a complex portfolio of large construction and industrial projects.

What would you be doing?

- Establish and improve PMO frameworks, oversee project lifecycle, chair gate reviews, and provide executive-level insights on project health and risks.

- Ensure accuracy and alignment of major estimates, validate bid strategies, and drive continuous improvement in estimating methodologies and cost feedback loops.

- Oversee cost, schedule, forecasting, and change control; enforce consistent project controls and early risk identification with corrective actions.

- Deliver portfolio-level visibility on cost, schedule, and risk; prioritize resources and lead initiatives to resolve systemic delivery issues.

- Mentor senior leaders, build succession plans, and foster a culture of accountability, rigor, and continuous improvement.

Perks of the job

- Comprehensive insurance and benefits package

- Health Care Spending Account

- Paid vacation

- Competitive compensation

Qualifications

- 20–25+ years in large-scale construction, industrial, or infrastructure projects, with senior leadership roles overseeing PMO, estimating, and project controls on multi-million/billion-dollar initiatives.

- P.Eng. designation and PMP certification required, with deep expertise in capital project delivery models (EPC, EPCM, CM, Alliance).

- Strong knowledge of project controls systems, scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6), cost management, and earned value methodologies.

- Proven ability to engage at board and executive levels, translating complex project data into clear, actionable insights for strategic decisions.

- Enterprise mindset, commercial acumen, decisive and disciplined approach, strong change leadership, and trusted advisor on risk, margin protection, and delivery confidence.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, qualified applicants who accept the role must complete a satisfactory pre-employment Background Check. This may consist of a combination of a Canadian Criminal Record check, an Employment Verification, and an Education and Accreditation Verification.

Candidates shortlisted will be required to complete the Profile TRAITS Survey.

The purpose of the TRAITS Survey tool is to assist FLINT in understanding the behaviors of individuals to support the best use of their strengths, abilities, and potential.

Our Commitment to Our People

When you join FLINT, we make these promises:

- Your work will matter. The projects you'll help build will serve communities for generations.

- Your growth is our priority. We'll invest in your development and create paths for advancement.

- Your voice will be heard. Your experience and ideas will shape how we tackle challenges.

- Your team will support you. You'll work with people who want to see you succeed.

- Your ambition will be rewarded. As you grow, FLINT grows – and we recognize those who help us build better.

Transform yourself. Strengthen each other. Make a better world.

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