Project Director

Job Title: Project Director (Structural Steel Buildings) Location: Edmonton, Alberta Salary: $140,000 – $150,000 annually (based on experience) Perks & Benefits: 100% employer health & dental coverage, 5% employer RRSP match, vehicle allowance, 4 weeks vacation, professional development opportunities Why Join Our Client? Our client is a General Contractor operating across Alberta, BC and SK, and with specialty in Design Build structural steel and modular buildings construction for commercial and industrial clients. They are looking for a Project Director to lead and develop their Project Management team while ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Project Administrators while driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and project profitability. What You’ll Do: Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers, Coordinators, and Administrators while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Oversee multiple construction projects from planning to closeout, ensuring schedules, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations are met. Manage the master project schedule, resource planning, and shop capacity to optimize project delivery and operational efficiency. Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams while overseeing project communications, change orders, and contract administration. Drive project profitability by monitoring budgets, mitigating risks, implementing process improvements, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. What We’re Looking For: 10+ years of construction project management experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, along with a PMP or equivalent project management certification. Proven experience managing multiple complex construction projects while maintaining profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience coaching and developing project teams. Expertise in project scheduling, budgeting, risk management, process improvement, and project management software; experience with structural steel or metal building projects is a strong asset. To apply for this job, click on "Easy Apply" at the top of this ad, or send your resume to aogidan@na.drakeintl.com. You can also call me directly for more information- 204 947 0079. Since 1951, Drake International continues to be a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing: we help people find the right role at any stage of their career—in Canada, and around the world. We work directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities, with no cost to you. Drake International Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Sign up for job alerts at drakeintl.com and make your next move with Drake.

Lead and mentor the project management team while overseeing multiple construction projects from planning to closeout. Drive operational excellence and profitability by managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships.

Requires over 10 years of construction project management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Must hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and a PMP certification.

• 100% Employer health & dental coverage • 5% Employer RRSP match • Vehicle allowance • 4 weeks vacation • Professional development opportunities

• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Leadership
• Structural Steel Construction
• Budget Management
• Risk Management
• Resource Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Contract Administration
• Scheduling
• Team Mentoring
• Process Improvement
• Negotiation
• Project Profitability
• Safety Compliance

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Aug 20, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable

Application method

Direct apply is available