Who Can Apply
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Job Description
This major construction company is seeking a Senior Project Director to lead our Major Projects division, 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. You'll also serve as a key company representative in high-stakes negotiations with government agencies, investors, and joint venture partners - while championing safety, sustainability, and digital transformation across the portfolio.
Lead the full project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout for landmark healthcare builds over $1B.
Develop and execute project strategies aligned with client goals, financial targets, and operational excellence.
Oversee project controls, including scheduling, budgeting, cost forecasting, and risk mitigation across multiple large-scale builds.
Ensure compliance with OBC, and for a hospital, the infection control standards
Ensure facility readiness, operational transition and commissioning with minimal operational disruption
Provide executive-level reporting on project performance, risks, and strategic opportunities.
Optimize resource allocation and lead portfolio strategy balancing P3, DBB, and other delivery models.
Manage project financing, contract strategy (e.g., wrap-up liability for major projects, CGL), and financial risk (e.g., lien exposure).
Ensure compliance with internal governance, regulatory requirements, and public-sector procurement protocols.
Guide cross-functional teams across engineering, construction, and commercial functions.
Mentor senior project leaders and support recruitment for future leadership pipelines.
Champion corporate safety, quality, and digital innovation, including chairing safety review boards and embedding GSA principles.
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Required Skills & Experience
20+ years of construction experience, with 10+ years in senior executive roles (VP or Director).
Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering or related discipline
P.Eng., PMP, or equivalent required
Successfully led 2+ hospital or institutional projects over $1B under P3, EPC, or Design-Build models.
Experienced in high-risk, high-impact sectors (e.g., 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.