Project Director

**Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Strategic Leadership**
- Expansion Strategy Development:_
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement strategies that align with the firm’s growth objectives, focusing on new business development and geographic expansion.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, fostering relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.
- Project Portfolio Oversight:_
- Lead and manage the firm's project portfolio, ensuring successful delivery of all projects within scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
- Oversee resource allocation and ensure that project teams are properly staffed and equipped to meet the needs of expanding operations.
- Business Development: _
- Drive business development efforts by engaging with clients, representing the firm in industry events, and leveraging market intelligence to pursue new opportunities.
- Develop proposals, presentations, and business cases to secure new projects and partnerships.

**Operational Management**
- Project Execution & Delivery:_
- Oversee the successful execution of projects from inception through completion, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet client expectations.
- Act as a key decision-maker on high-level project issues, managing risk and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Team Leadership & Development:_
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior project managers and project teams, fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Set clear performance objectives for project teams and provide regular feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Operational Efficiency: _
- Implement systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency, improve project controls, and maintain high standards of safety, quality, and sustainability.
- Continuously review and improve project delivery models to optimize schedules, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring competitiveness in the market.

**Client & Stakeholder Management**
- Client Relationship Management:_
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring strong, long-term relationships based on trust and mutual benefit.
- Lead client meetings, provide project updates, and ensure that all client needs are addressed promptly and effectively.
- Stakeholder Engagement: _
- Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and government authorities, ensuring seamless collaboration across projects.
- Represent the firm in negotiations, contract discussions, and dispute resolution, ensuring the firm’s interests are protected while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.

**Financial & Risk Management**
- Financial Oversight: _
- Provide financial leadership across projects, ensuring that budgets are managed effectively, and that financial performance aligns with the company’s growth objectives.
- Review and approve budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for all major projects, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
- Risk Mitigation: _
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring that the firm’s exposure to operational, financial, and reputational risks is minimized.
- Lead the implementation of risk management frameworks across the firm, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

**Required Qualifications**
- Education:_
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- MBA or other relevant graduate degrees are considered an asset.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent credentials preferred.
- Construction Technology Certificate or diploma (required).
- Experience:_
- Minimum 15 years of experience in the construction industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Project Director, Senior Project Manager, or Operations Director).
- Proven experience managing large, complex projects (e.g., $50M+) across various sectors, particularly in construction management or general contracting.
- Experience leading business development efforts and securing new projects in a competitive market.
- Technical Skills:_
- Strong proficiency with project management and construction software (e.g., Procore, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Bluebeam).
- Deep understanding of construction contracts, risk management, and financial controls.
- Knowledge of construction methods, industry regulations, and best practices in sustainability and safety.

**Key Attributes and Skills**:

- **Visionary Leadership**: Ability to develop and communicate a clear vision for the future, motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals in line with company growth objectives.
- **Business Development Expertise**: Demonstrated track record in identifying and securing new business opportunities, developing strong client relationships, and expanding market presence.
- **Financial Ac