Senior Project Director

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Skills and 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.