Job Title: Project Director (Multifamily, Commercial and Institutional Construction)
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Salary: $140,000 – $165,000 annually (based on experience)
Perks & Benefits: 100% employer health & dental coverage, employer RRSP match, vehicle allowance, 4 weeks vacation, annual bonus, learning ad development opportunities
Why Join Our Client?
Our client is a well-respected General Contractor that has been building Winnipeg’s landmarks for decades, and they are looking for a Project Director to join their team in Winnipeg.
As a senior leader within the organization, you will lead and mentor a team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators while partnering closely with the COO and other senior leaders across Preconstruction and Field Operations. The environment is highly collaborative, offering both strategic influence and operational impact.
This role provides the opportunity to help drive the successful delivery of an annual project portfolio valued at approximately $500 million , making a meaningful contribution to the company's continued growth and reputation in the market.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers, Coordinators, and Administrators while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee multiple construction projects from planning to closeout, ensuring schedules, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations are met.
- Manage the master project schedule, resource planning, and shop capacity to optimize project delivery and operational efficiency.
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams while overseeing project communications, change orders, and contract administration.
- Drive project profitability by monitoring budgets, mitigating risks, implementing process improvements, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
What We’re Looking For:
- 10+ years of construction project management experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role with track record of driving PM process improvements and standardization.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, along with a PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Proven experience managing team of PMs for multiple complex construction projects while maintaining profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience coaching and developing project teams.
- Expertise in project scheduling, budgeting, risk management, process improvement, and project management software; experience with structural steel or metal building projects is a strong asset.
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