Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description
About the Opportunity Turner & Townsend is seeking an accomplished Executive Project Director to provide strategic leadership on a landmark institutional infrastructure development program. This is a unique prospect to lead a high-profile project that will deliver lasting value to a diverse user community while shaping the future of recreation, wellness, and campus infrastructure. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, guiding the project through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness. This role requires an exceptional leader who can navigate complexity, drive collaboration, and ensure successful project outcomes from inception to completion. The Role As the Executive Project Director, you will provide executive-level project leadership and act as the owner's representative for a significant capital project. You will oversee governance, project controls, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and strategic decision-making while ensuring alignment with budget,



schedule, quality, and operational objectives. Lead the successful delivery of a major institutional and recreational infrastructure project. Provide strategic direction and oversight throughout the entire project lifecycle. Manage project scope, budget, schedule, risk, quality, and change management activities. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders. Deliver executive-level reporting, recommendations, and project updates. Support procurement and contract administration activities. Identify project risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes. Oversee transition planning, commissioning, occupancy readiness, and project closeout. 15+ years of experience leading large-scale capital projects within institutional, higher education, recreation, healthcare, civic, or public-sector environments. ~ Demonstrated success delivering projects valued at $150M+ through all phases of development and execution. ~ Experience serving as an Owner's Representative, Project Director, Program Director, or Senior Project Executive. ~ Strong background in project governance, project controls, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. ~ Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field. PQS, OAA, LEED,



or equivalent professional designation is considered an asset. Strong commercial, financial, and operational acumen. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to navigate complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services) ~ Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program ~ Annual learning and development budget ~ Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth ~ We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days ~ A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives ~ The base salary range for this full-time role is $120,000
- $170,000.00 per year. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submi

📌 Senior Project Leader (Canada)
🏢 Turner & Townsend
📍 Canada