Edmonton, AB (Relocation Support Available)

Project Leadership Role

$180,000 – $255,000 Base + Bonus + Sign-On + Vehicle + RRSP + Full Advantages

Twin Staffing is proud to be partnering with a well-established national general contractor to identify a Project Director to support upcoming Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) projects in the Greater Edmonton region.

This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced construction professional who thrives in complex environments and wants to oversee large-scale projects while leading high-performing teams.

The Opportunity

As Project Director, you will provide strategic leadership across the full project lifecycle — from opportunity development and preconstruction through construction execution and close-out. This is not just a delivery role. It is a business leadership position responsible for performance, profitability, client relationships, and team development.

You will oversee major building projects, including those exceeding $100 million in value, while ensuring safety, schedule, financial performance, and client satisfaction are met or exceeded.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Preconstruction:

- Support the identification and pursuit of new opportunities
- Lead or support major proposal submissions
- Develop and maintain strong client, consultant, and trade partner relationships
- Oversee contract negotiations and ensure strategic alignment from the outset
- Ensure projects are properly resourced and structured for success

Project Execution:

- Lead project strategy and ensure performance targets are achieved
- Oversee budgeting, cost controls, and profitability




- Ensure safety and environmental standards exceed requirements
- Monitor key metrics, KPIs, and project dashboards
- Maintain visibility on critical project risks and mitigation strategies

Post-Construction:

- Ensure timely deficiency resolution and project close-out
- Lead lessons-learned reviews to drive continuous improvement

Leadership & Talent Development:

- Recruit, mentor, and develop project team members
- Lead performance reviews and succession planning
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment

What We Are Looking For

- Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- 15+ years of construction experience
- 10+ years in a Project Management or senior leadership role
- Proven experience delivering major ICI projects ($100M+)
- Strong commercial acumen and experience driving profitability
- Experience leading complex bids and joint ventures
- Deep understanding of constructability and continuous improvement practices
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Experience with ERP systems, MS Project, Primavera P6, and digital document management platforms is expected.

Why Consider This Opportunity

- Leadership scope with meaningful impact
- A strong project pipeline with long-term stability
- Competitive compensation aligned with senior-level experience
- A collaborative, high-performance culture
- The chance to lead complex, high-profile building projects

If you are a senior construction leader who values strategic involvement, strong team culture, and long-term growth, we welcome a confidential conversation.

📌 Project Director (Canada)
🏢 Twin Staffing
📍 Canada