Director of Construction

1 day ago

Kanata, Canada Bourgon Construction Full time

We are looking for a proven construction executive who combines exceptional technical judgment with people leadership and commercial acumen. The position is full‑time, offering a competitive salary as well as comprehensive retirement savings and health benefits (based on experience).

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead Ottawa‑region preconstruction: pursuit strategy, budgeting, schedule development, constructability/risk reviews, and value engineering for CM, DB and stipulated sum projects.
- Build and maintain a qualified regional trade and supplier bench; drive competitive, complete scopes and disciplined buyout.
- Engage with Ottawa‑area procurement platforms and associations (e.g., MERX, Biddingo, Chambers/industry groups); represent Bourgon in client and consultant forums to expand our footprint.
- Oversee execution of multiple concurrent projects to contract requirements, OHSA/COR standards, QA/QC, schedule milestones, and cost targets.
- Chair high‑impact OAC/coordination meetings as needed; remove roadblocks, arbitrate trade conflicts, and lead recovery planning when required.
- Direct change management and claims strategy (scope validation, pricing, negotiation, documentation) on complex issues; escalate and resolve with executive support where appropriate.
- Hire, onboard, and develop Ottawa‑based PMs/PCs/Site Superintendents; set clear expectations, coach performance, and build succession for a first‑class delivery team.
- Model Bourgon’s safety‑first culture; ensure consistent site supervision standards, toolbox talks, inspections, and incident management.
- Guide contract administration for owner and subcontractor agreements (CCDC/owner‑specific); ensure accurate SOVs, progress claims, holdbacks, and timely closeout.
- Lead monthly cost‑to‑complete/WIP reviews with PMs and Finance; drive forecast accuracy, margin protection, and cash flow discipline.
- Uphold Bourgon terms and subcontract frameworks; align scopes, change processes, and documentation requirements with company standards.
- Ensure rigorous use of company tools (e.g., CMiC or equivalent), document control, RFI/submittal workflows, and KPI reporting across the Ottawa portfolio.
- Standardize lookaheads, QA/QC checklists, and turnover/warranty procedures; capture lessons learned and institutionalize best practices.

**Requirements**:

- 15+ years progressive ICI experience with a General Contractor, including 5+ years in senior leadership delivering multi‑project portfolios (Project Director/Construction Manager/Operations leadership).
- Deep knowledge of means & methods across trades; CPM scheduling; constructability; change/claims; and contract administration (CCDC/owner‑specific).
- Demonstrable OHSA expertise; WHMIS 2015, Working at Heights, Supervisor H&S Awareness.
- Proven ability to lead PMs, PCs, and Site Superintendents, build culture, and elevate performance across dispersed sites.
- A civil engineering or building science education and related credentials (such as P.Eng., CET) are considered strong assets.
- Valid Ontario G‑class driver’s license with clean abstract is required.
- Established Ottawa‑region network (clients/consultants/trades) is required; bilingualism (English/French) is an asset; eligibility for federal security clearance is an asset.

**About us**:
**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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