Director, Construction Remodels

This role ensures the successful execution of construction projects through effective budget management, strategic planning, compliance enforcement, and team leadership.
This role manages construction budgets by advising on pre-construction budgets, tracking financial reports, and working with contractors to resolve claims. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving contractor payments, change orders, and invoices, while managing project scope and contingencies.

The role also provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs. This involves developing, communicating, and implementing business strategies and plans. The role analyzes costs and forecasts, supports resource requirements, and evaluates operational processes to ensure desired results. Promoting a customer-focused environment and encouraging continuous learning are key aspects.

Leadership and guidance are crucial in this role, providing feedback on new prototypes and design initiatives. The role stays updated on industry best practices and suggests improvements. Developing strategies to attract and maintain a skilled workforce is also essential, including recruiting, talent development, and succession planning.

Compliance with laws and regulations is enforced by establishing and monitoring performance standards for contractors. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement design changes, resolves noncompliance issues, and maintains certifications. Ensuring the quality and functionality of construction projects through the warranty period is also a responsibility.

Lead capital planning and budgeting at the program level for all major renovation projects across Canada, including forecasting and financial oversight.
Develop and coach a high-performing team of 12+ full-time employees and third-party construction managers responsible for delivering large-scale remodel projects annually.
Manage contractor performance by maintaining a vetted portfolio of prequalified general contractors, setting clear standards for quality, safety, schedule, and cost, and providing feedback based on measurable outcomes.
Serve as the escalation point for contract disputes, change orders, and schedule/phasing adjustments, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on project delivery.
Drive operational excellence by championing innovation, implementing process improvements, and fostering team engagement through recognition of incremental successes. This role requires 5 days a week on-site in Mississauga, and open to travelling up to once per week within Canada.

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- 15+ years of progressive industry experience, including capital construction program management.
- Experience managing a leadership team, this individual will have approx. 10 direct reports
- Experience managing general contractors and third party subcontractors, and strong experience with going on-site
- 5+ years of senior leadership experience (Director - VP level) managing teams responsible for budgeting and delivering large-scale capital projects (annual program value exceeding $100M strongly preferred).
- Strong experience with large retail remodels, and have experience with treating the store as their primary stakeholder / client
- Experience with understanding how to execute a full re-model while store is still in operation
- Proven ability to communicate effectively, influence decisions, and present to senior executives.
- Hands on experience with large retail enterprises
-Familiarity with refrigeration systems strongly preferred.
- Able to facilitate change orders
- Able to make site store visits across Canada

- Bachelor’s degree or college's degree in a relevant field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Past experience as a boot's on the ground construction PM
- Hands-on experience with grocery remodels in active store environments;

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.