## Director, ConstructionApply: 3000 Steeles Avenue East, Suite 400, Markham, Ontario: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 13, 2026 (14 days left to apply): R36814

Job Description
We are seeking a highly organized and initiative-taking Director, Construction with the ability to work in a rapid-paced environment to support the construction program of our Long-Term Care redevelopment projects. The Director is accountable for the successful delivery of Extendicare's multi-site LTC redevelopment program, which spans new-build and redeveloped homes at various stages from pre-construction through active construction. The program is currently concentrated in Ontario, with expansion into additional provinces anticipated. Leading a team of Project Managers, you will be the principal construction representative with Construction Managers/General Contractors, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, Consultants, and other stakeholders. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will set the program's delivery strategy and governance, while staying in the detail, reviewing budgets, resolving risk, and stepping in when a project needs it. This role will be based at our head office in Markham Ontario, Extendicare offers a hybrid working environment. Regular travel is required for this role.

Responsibilities:
* Lead a multi-project LTC redevelopment program from pre-construction through occupancy and closeout
* Set delivery strategy, standards, and governance frameworks across the program
* Establish program controls and KPIs, and intervene proactively when schedule, budget, quality, or operational risk drifts off track
* Lead a team of Project Managers, each responsible for individual redevelopment projects
* Review and approve execution plans, schedules, procurement strategies, budgets, and change management processes
* Run regular project reviews,



and drive corrective action where performance issues surface
* Ensure compliance with building codes, LTC design standards, health and safety regulations, and Ministry requirements
* Take on direct project responsibility, or co-lead delivery, on select large-scale or complex projects alongside the assigned Project Manager as required
* Travel regularly to project sites across the portfolio; regular, on-site attendance is a core expectation of this role
* Own project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting
* Oversee contract administration, progress payments, contingencies, claims, and change orders
* Identify cost optimization and value engineering opportunities
* Bring financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership
* Build and maintain the program's risk management framework across construction, operational, financial, regulatory, and schedule risk
* Lead issue resolution and escalation on critical project challenges
* Report project status — schedule, budget, procurement, risk, health and safety — to Senior Leadership and Development Partners
* Lead program governance meetings, including bi-weekly construction update meetings to Senior Leadership and Development Partners
* Act as the primary point of contact between internal leadership, LTC operations, consultants, and contractors
* Represent Extendicare in community engagement activities as required




* Mentor and develop your Project Managers and project support staff
* Set performance objectives and hold the team to them
* Support succession planning and workforce developmentRequirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field; P.
Eng., PMP., CET., or similar designation is an asset
* 12+ years of progressive construction project delivery experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role on large-scale healthcare, institutional or long-term care projects, and/or high-rise residential projects
* Track record managing new build construction projects valued at $100M+
* Experience overseeing Consultants, Construction Managers / General Contractors, and owner-side project management teams
* Familiarity with Ontario's healthcare and LTC redevelopment landscape is an asset
* Experience delivering projects through various procurement models including CCDC5B Construction Management and CCDC2 Stipulated Sum construction contracts.
* A combination of owner-side and contractor experience is an asset.
* Extensive knowledge of construction management principles and practices.
* Advanced budgeting, financial management, and forecast reporting skills.
* Expertise in risk identification, mitigation, and issue resolution.
* Strong understanding of project scheduling and critical path management.
* Thorough knowledge of contract administration and procurement practices.
* Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
* Strong communication, presentation, and executive reporting skills.
* Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
* Proficiency with project management and reporting software. What Extendicare has

📌 Director, Construction (Markham)
🏢 Extendicare
📍 Markham