About the OpportunityA well-established and growing mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Director of Construction to provide strategic leadership across multiplemercial, institutional, and industrial projects.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for overseeing construction operations, developing high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring successful project delivery from pre-construction through close-out.
Salary & Perks:
$180,000 - $230,000 base salary
Pension/RRSP program
Cell phone and laptop provided
Paid vacation and personal days
Ideal Candidate:
Mechanical construction leader with a strong background in plumbing, HVAC, or piping systems
Proven experience managing project managers, site supervisors, and field operations teams
Strongmercial acumen with the ability to drive profitability and operational performance
Experienced delivering large-scale construction projects from planning through warranty
Role Requirements:
10+ years of mechanical construction experience
5+ years in a senior leadership or operations management role
Strong understanding of project delivery, scheduling, estimating, forecasting, and risk management
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and construction contracts
Experience leadingmercial, institutional, or industrial projects
Plumbing trade background, plumbing licence, or significant plumbing construction experience strongly preferred
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all construction operations across multiple projects
Oversee project performance, budgets, schedules, safety, and quality standards
Mentor and develop Project Managers, Coordinators, and Site Supervisors
Drive operational improvements, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage client relationships and act as the senior escalation point for project issues
Support recruitment, workforce planning, and team development
Collaborate with estimating, VDC, prefabrication, and accounting teams
Ensure accurate forecasting, margin protection, and project profitability
Why Join?
Executive-level chance with significant influence onpany growth and direction
Lead a respected construction team with a solid project pipeline
High visibility role with direct impact on operational success and profitability
Opportunity to shapepany culture, processes, and future leadership talent
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