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 development

Requirements

- 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.
- Solid 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 to offer

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a val

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📌 Independent Contractor - Construction Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Extendicare Canada
📍 Toronto