Project Director, Airport Construction

Post Date

Apr 30, 2026

Location

Etobicoke,
Ontario

ZIP/Postal Code

M9W 1
Canada
Jun 30, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Project Manager

Req #

VAN-10bb8676-c61d-4077-94da-b0d0b8b695f9

Pay Rate

$200k - $280k (estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

This leading North American construction company is looking for a Project Director to lead an exciting aviation project. You will be overseeing the delivery of large-scale, multidisciplinary builds that make a lasting impact on communities.

You will operate at the intersection of engineering, finance, and governance. You'll be responsible for developing project strategies, leading high-performing teams, optimizing resource allocation, and driving innovation in delivery models such as P3 and Alliance structures.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- 15+ years of construction experience, with 10+ years in senior lead roles (Senior Project Manager or Director).
- Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering or related discipline
P.Eng., PMP, or equivalent required
- Successfully led 2+ aviation projects over $500M under P3, EPC, or Design-Build models.
- Experienced in high-risk, high-impact sectors (e.g., airports, healthcare, institutional, mega-projects).
- Proven leadership of joint ventures (JV) with 5+ partners and multinational teams.
- Expertise in project financing, capital planning, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution.
- Strong command of regulatory frameworks including environmental, indigenous, and public-sector procurement.
- Politically astute with experience engaging government bodies, boards, and C-suite executives.
- Advanced enterprise-level risk management and digital transformation leadership.
- Track record of embedding safety culture at the organizational level.

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.