Project Director

4 weeks ago


Toronto ON, Canada Chandos Construction Inc Full time

Inclusion, collaboration, innovation and courage.

These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community. They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. And, if they resonate with you too, we should talk

We are 100 percent employee owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified national technical builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do.

Continuous improvement is core to our success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone.

Every day, our teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, we’re building community. And, we’re looking for like-minded people to join us. Together, we can build a better world.

Job Description

The Project Director , directly and through their team of project managers, is responsible for the execution of Chandos’ construction services for their assigned projects. The Project Director builds the business through their support of Business Development. They develop, lead, coach and mentor multiple project teams. The Project Director is responsible for the overall coordination and performance of the team in achieving the project construction performance objectives and construction performance objectives.

The Tasks:
  • Lead, coach and mentor all internal project team members to achieve the project deliverables
  • Determine all resources required to complete assigned projects in accordance with the project commitments
  • Guide the team in the structure and delivery of project bids, budgeting, and other pre-construction services
  • Once the project has been awarded, manage the client relationship to ensure a great experience and client retention
  • Provide preconstruction leadership to the project team, challenging them to deliver value-based design
  • Align Project Execution Plan with Chandos’ core ideology, by providing oversight on the project goals, objectives, risks, assumptions, budgets, staffing requirements, responsibility matrix, work breakdown structure, milestones and deliverables
  • Support a safety culture that aligns with corporate strategies and core values
Qualifications
  • Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent construction experience
  • Gold Seal Certification (GSC) required
  • Fifteen or more years of experience in commercial construction
  • Ten or more years of direct work experience in construction project management
  • Demonstrated success in multiple project delivery methods
  • Highly effective negotiation, diplomacy and conflict-resolution skills
Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

  • We are 100% employee owned . Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal . We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it
  • Competitive wages
  • Well roundedemployer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
  • RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
  • Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
  • Recognition and annual salary reviews program
  • Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate

Chandos only accepts applications through our portal from individuals. All resumes and applications submitted by an agency or consulting firm will be disqualified from our recruitment process.

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