Alliance Director (Greater Toronto Area, ON)
Kenaidan and Murphy are excited to announce a joint venture dedicated to bringing global innovation to infrastructure projects across Ontario.

Who we are:
Founded in 1974, Kenaidan continues to be a fixture as a dynamic construction firm dedicated to creating structures that will contribute to the well‑being of our community and enhance the fabric of our communities for years to come. Our confidence in our expertise and passion for our work has allowed us to deliver an array of projects with unmatched precision, quality, and efficiency. From general contracting to construction management, we deploy a collaborative approach, embedding innovation and sustainability into every project.

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Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America as a leading international specialist engineering and construction company. Founded in 1951, we are committed to improving life through delivering world‑class infrastructure, providing engineered solutions across transportation, natural resources, energy, and water sectors. With around 4,000 engineers, professional managers, and skilled operatives internationally, we work together as One Murphy to ensure project success.

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We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees’ work-life balance with a competitive compensation package including:

Top wages

Benefit coverage for you and your dependents

Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)

Paid Time Off

We currently have an opening in Toronto, ON for an:

Alliance Director

The Alliance Director is responsible to lead the successful delivery of large, complex transit infrastructure projects within a collaborative (alliancing) delivery model. This role is accountable for bringing together client, partner, and internal teams under a unified governance structure to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes on time and on budget.





This role will play a critical leadership role in shaping alliance behaviours, driving integration across all parties, and ensuring performance aligns with shared objectives and target outcomes.

How will you contribute to the team?
To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Alliance Leadership & Governance

Act as the senior leader within the alliance, ensuring alignment across client, JV partners, and key stakeholders

Establish and embed alliance governance, decision‑making frameworks, and performance metrics

Promote a high‑performing, transparent, and collaborative “one team” culture

Strategic Delivery & Performance

Lead the delivery of large‑scale infrastructure programs, ensuring safety, schedule, quality, and financial targets are achieved

Oversee integrated project planning, design development, and execution from early design through to handover

Drive continuous improvement through lean methodologies, innovation, and best practices

Client & Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong, trust‑based relationships with the client and external stakeholders

Act as the primary interface for strategic matters, risk resolution, and performance alignment

Ensure effective coordination with regulatory bodies, community stakeholders, and adjacent property owners

Commercial & Risk Management

Oversee target cost performance, risk/reward mechanisms, and alliance commercial frameworks

Lead the identification and management of risks and opportunities across the program

Ensure robust change control, forecasting,



and financial governance

Team Leadership & Capability Building

Lead, inspire, and develop multi-disciplinary teams across alliance partners

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous development

Support succession planning and capability building within the organization

Safety & Sustainability

Champion a strong safety culture and visible leadership

Ensure all works are delivered in a safe, environmentally responsible, and compliant manner

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum 15–20 years of progressive experience in construction management, with major transit, rail, or underground infrastructure projects.

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; Chartered/Professional designation preferred

Extensive experience leading major infrastructure projects (transit/rail preferred)

Proven leadership within alliancing, joint venture, or collaborative delivery models

Strong understanding of:

Progressive design‑build and target cost models

Project controls, forecasting, and risk management

Complex urban construction (e.g., live transit environments, underground works)

Exceptional leadership and stakeholder influence at executive levels

Robust commercial acumen with experience in alliance financial frameworks

Collaborative mindset with the ability to align diverse partners

Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capability

High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust across teams

We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This is a management position
This is a full time position

We will thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Alliance Director (Ontario)
🏢 Kenaidan Contracting
📍 Ontario