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We know your hard hat has seen more strategic decisions and problem-solving than most air-conditioned boardrooms.

We are currently looking for a Project Director - Construction who can seamlessly bridge the gap between on-site coordination in Saint-Hyacinthe and high-level financial management.

Ready to take the helm of major drinking water infrastructure and heavy industrial structure projects with a compensation package of up to $180k / year?

Are you a seasoned construction professional seeking a high-impact challenge in global site management for major projects? We are currently seeking a highly qualified Project Director - Construction to manage complex infrastructure projects in Saint-Hyacinthe and the surrounding Montérégie region. This permanent, full-time position offers an exceptional opportunity to exercise strategic leadership and direct large-scale multidisciplinary operations encompassing civil engineering, building construction, and process mechanics.

As a Project Director - Construction, you will play a pivotal role within our client's organization. Based on construction sites in the Saint-Hyacinthe area and working in a hybrid mode, you will oversee global direction, strategic planning, budget management, and operational performance for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects as well as major civil engineering structures. You will directly manage a dedicated team of project managers specializing in civil engineering, building structures, and process mechanics. This role requires strong operational mastery of heavy industrial and institutional construction, proven financial acumen for rigorous budget tracking, and deep expertise leading projects as a general contractor.

This position falls directly within our engineering & design specialization. As part of our activities in engineering & design, we support high-performing technical teams in delivering complex, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure projects.

As a Project Director - Construction operating within the engineering & design sector,



your strategic vision will ensure optimal synergy between formwork, building structures, civil works, and specialized water treatment process mechanics installations.

Advantages

Highly competitive annual salary (indicative range of $150,000 to $180,000 depending on experience and candidate profile).

Flexible hybrid work schedule (up to 2 days of remote work per week) combined with on‑site presence in Saint-Hyacinthe.

Comprehensive modular group insurance package including medical, vision, and dental coverage.

Group retirement savings plan with employer match contributions (RRSP / DPSP).

Travel expense reimbursement (mileage/car allowance) plus company‑provided laptop and mobile phone.

Personalized ongoing professional development program and coverage of professional dues (Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec - OIQ).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and corporate discount program across numerous partner networks.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership, strategic planning, and successful delivery for major integrated construction projects in Saint-Hyacinthe and the surrounding region.

Lead, mentor, and support a team of project managers and specialized project leads across civil engineering, building construction, and process mechanics departments.

Oversee the development of detailed project schedules, analyzing work sequences and critical path execution.

Manage overall budget control for major projects and update monthly financial forecasts, including variance analysis, cost savings, and cost overruns.

Negotiate and administer major procurement and subcontracting agreements for civil engineering, building mechanics, and structural packages.

Identify value engineering, cost optimization, and savings opportunities while maintaining uncompromising quality and safety standards on site.

Act as a strategic point of contact for municipal and institutional clients, engineering partners, and major subcontractors.

Promote best practices in occupational health and safety while ensuring seamless coordination between site operations and executive leadership.

Qualifications

Exceptional mobilizing leadership and demonstrated ability to unite multidisciplinary teams around shared objectives.

Strong commercial negotiation skills, expertise in major contract administration,



and complex problem‑solving abilities.

High financial acumen, rigorous budget tracking skills, and strong management control for large‑scale projects.

Proficiency with construction project management and scheduling software (Microsoft Office suite, MS Project, Fieldwire).

Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction project management, including at least 3 to 5 years in a senior management or executive direction role on major projects.

In‑depth hands‑on experience in global management of multidisciplinary job sites (combining civil works, building structures, and process mechanics / water treatment).

Professional Engineer designation with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) is a major asset.

Summary
As a global leader in talent solutions, Randstad is committed to powering your career. Our recruiters, who are expert partners in their fields, offer personalized and confidential guidance to help you land this key Project Director - Construction role within the engineering & design sector.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-bi nary/gender non‑conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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