Director of Project Delivery

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Sr. Director of Project Delivery

As we continue to grow and mature our business operations and processes, we require an experienced and
driven individual to lead and coordinate our Project Delivery and Field (construction) programs and teams and
to be accountable for overall Project Delivery success.
The Director of Project Delivery will have that accountability, ensuring excellence in our project planning,
management, and execution. This is a key role reporting to the President and sitting on the Operations
Management Team. A key requirement of the role is to ensure our project delivery teams have the leadership
and support they need and are held accountable for delivering project success, which in turn will generate
repeat business and referrals while maximising our profitability on each project.

The Key Accountabilities for the role are:

Client satisfaction
Projects delivered on schedule
Projects delivered on budget
Ensuring a culture of safety
Maximizing profitability through efficient and effective procurement and resource management
Leading and developing project delivery team members
Partnering with the executive team to grow the business through client relationships, repeat work, and
strategic expansion in Canada and the US.

To achieve this, the Director will be experienced and proficient at:

Consistently providing inspiring leadership to program and project teams and management
Providing financial oversight and direction at the program and project level
Understanding and communicating key financial data and metrics
Ensuring accurate and timely project reporting
Conducting monthly project review profit and loss (P&L) meetings (with Finance) to ensure that
Project Delivery teams are held accountable for their projects consistently remaining on track
Assessing and developing project delivery team members
Conducting regular performance reviews and providing honest & direct feedback
Effectively communicating the needs and capabilities of the project delivery team to the President
and other Operations management team members.
Actively leading or participating in annual business planning activities
Collaborating with the Sales & Pre-Con teams in the development and kick-off of new projects
Anticipating vendor, client, consultant, and regulator issues and avoiding or mitigating escalation
Providing technical assistance in various aspects of greenfield or brownfield projects including
interpreting scope requirements, contract management, issue resolution, project & site management
Accurately reviewing & approving physical completion onsite with % completion billed
Providing hands-on training of Project Cost Management to new or inexperienced team members
(ECAC, Job Costing, budget codes, etc.)
Understanding when to remain high-level & when to be hands-on project by project
Identifying resource and/or skill deficiencies and gaps across the team

With HR, recruiting talented individuals to augment the capability and capacity of the team
Liaise with clients and consultants as the executive representative on major projects to reinforce
company's reputation for excellence.
Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain clarity under pressure.

To deliver on the expectations of the role, the Sr. Director should possess:

A strong drive to win and capture market share as per the strategic plan and priorities
Demonstrated success leading profitable projects and teams while delivering high client satisfaction

10+ years' experience in all major facets of project delivery including technical expertise in the hands-
on delivery of Greenfield and Brownfield construction

Experience delivering multiple projects in the $2-20 MM range and several in the $20-80 MM range

Additionally, the Director should possess and/or be responsible for developing:

A well-developed network of ICI trades & vendors within the GTA
A well-developed network of PXs, PMs, and PCs for future recruitment needs

This is an important organizational role directly contributing to maintaining and augmenting company
reputation as a high-quality builder that performs as promised – crucial to ensuring repeat business and
strong referrals and ensuring maximum project profitability.
It is also a critical leadership role responsible for fostering and sustaining high morale among the project
delivery team, inspiring and maintaining a strong sense of OneTeam among the operations group and
recruiting and developing a consistent pipeline of talent for the organisation.
Demonstrated success in the role will position the incumbent for future executive leadership opportunities
with the company.
PMP certification is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in construction project delivery, with a focus on ICI and cold storage design-build
projects.
• Strong financial acumen with proven P&L management experience and ability to interpret cost reports
and project performance metrics.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing project teams and field operations simultaneously.
• Extensive knowledge of project delivery standards, including procurement, scheduling, and
constructability.
• Familiarity with Canadian building codes and cold chain design regulations (e.g. OBC, CFIA, CSA).
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., CMiC, Procore, MS Project).
• PMP certification preferred; other construction management or engineering credentials are an asset.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and mentorship skills.

The company offers:

• Competitive Salary
• Benefit Program / RRSP Matching
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Highly collaborative work environment
• Training and development opportunities