Construction Director, Healthcare / ICI Buildings | General Contractor | Toronto – Outpost Recruitment

Large Canadian general contractor, is seeking an experienced a Construction Director to join their growing team focusing on a new healthcare project in Ontario. Work in Toronto for first 12-months and then work at remote project location on a 14 day on, 7 day off rotation schedule. Salary $200,000+ plus $100,000 annual bonus. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

As a Construction Director working in the Building Operations team, you will use your proven experience and technical expertise and be a leader in construction and project management, delivery and excellence. Working on large-scale ICI projects up to $1 billion – you will have the opportunity to use your solution focused and team-oriented attitude to lead a collaborative team of construction professionals.

Responsibilities, Experience, Skills of Construction Director:

• Grow and maintain strong relationships with team members, trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve the project goals and vision.
• Support your construction and project management teams to develop and drive the construction schedule ensuring that completion dates and milestones are met.
• Proficient in risk management and oversight of potential issues, implementing early mitigation.
• Put your problem-solving skills to work and recommend innovative methods that will increase effectiveness and efficiency to ensure project excellence and productivity.
• Use your proactive approach to ensure compliance with our first-class Quality Program.
• Utilize your experience in trade partner selection and coordination of their activities.
• Apply your financial management experience to plan, manage and respect project budgets, costs and associated purchasing.
• Share your knowledge and be a role model through mentorship opportunities with project team members.
• Keep the lines of communication open regarding project status and updates.
• Take pride in compiling and completing companywide project reports.
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project.
• Effectively apply the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations and codes with all employees and trade partners on the project.
• Celebrate project success and completion and be a key member of the project wrap-up process.

Education & Experience of Construction Director:

• 10+ years’ experience in the ICI construction industry.
• University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience.
• Experience in successfully delivering major-large scale and highly complex Design Build/Public-Private Partnership (P3) projects; Healthcare an asset.
• Track record of success in both Project Management and Site Management roles.
• Familiarity with alternate contracts (DB, P3, or similar).
• A proven track record of project leadership, success and team collaboration.
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills with the ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of client, project and technical issues to bring the project to successful completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction and project methodologies, financial management, as well as building codes and associated legislation.
• Role model status for health and safety as well as quality.
• A passion to develop, maintain and execute the project schedule.
• Good computer skills and previous experience with scheduling software.
• Ability to work on a remote site.

Compensation:

• $200k+ plus $100,000 annual bonus

Benefits:

• 4 weeks’ vacation
• Group RRSP, up to 5% matching
• Group insurance (including a health spending account)
• Performance bonus Vehicle + gas card, bonus points
• Employer paid monthly public transit pass
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible hours

Unique career opportunity within a progressive environment with continuous learning and opportunity for growth, as well as a competitive compensation package.

An equal opportunity employer. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.