Project Director

Job summary

Provide executive-level leadership and accountability across multiple ground-up ICI construction projects, guiding and mentoring project managers, site teams, and construction managers. Oversee project financials, schedules, risk, and client relationships while advancing strategic and operational improvements and maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Job details

Project Director – Ground-Up ICI Construction Location: Edmonton, AB Compensation: $200,000–$222,000 + bonus + benefits + RRSP A leading General Contractor in the GTA is seeking a seasoned Project Director to provide strategic leadership across large-scale, ground-up Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) projects. This role is focused on oversight, accountability, and delivery excellence—guiding multiple project teams, driving performance, and ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, and on budget. Key Responsibilities Provide executive-level leadership across multiple ground-up ICI projects Mentor and lead Project Managers, Site Teams, and Construction Managers Own project financials, schedules, risk mitigation, and client relationships Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning and operational improvements Uphold best-in-class standards for safety, quality, and client satisfaction Ideal Background 12+ years of experience delivering ground-up ICI construction projects Proven leadership experience with a reputable General Contractor Strong financial acumen and executive communication skills Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in the GTA market This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with a well-established GC known for delivering complex projects and investing in long-term leadership talent.

What you’ll do

Provide executive-level leadership and accountability across multiple ground-up ICI construction projects, guiding and mentoring project managers, site teams, and construction managers. Oversee project financials, schedules, risk, and client relationships while advancing strategic and operational improvements and maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Requirements

Requires 12 or more years of experience delivering ground-up ICI construction projects and proven leadership with a reputable general contractor. Candidates should bring strong financial acumen, executive communication skills, and experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in the GTA market.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• RRSP

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Construction Management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Executive Leadership
• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Mentoring
• Financial Management
• Schedule Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Client Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning
• Operational Improvement
• Safety Management
• Quality Management
• Construction Management
• Executive Communication
• Stakeholder Management

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership

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