Project Director

Job summary

Lead and develop a team of project managers, coordinators, and administrators while overseeing multiple construction projects from planning through closeout. Manage schedules, resources, budgets, client and supplier relationships, contract administration, project risks, safety, and regulatory compliance to support profitable and efficient delivery.

Job details

Job Title: Project Director (Multifamily, Commercial and Institutional Construction) Location: Winnipeg, MB Salary: $140,000 – $165,000 annually (based on experience) Perks & Benefits: 100% employer health & dental coverage, employer RRSP match, vehicle allowance, 4 weeks vacation, annual bonus, learning ad development opportunities Why Join Our Client? Our client is a well-respected General Contractor that has been building Winnipeg’s landmarks for decades, and they are looking for a Project Director to join their team in Winnipeg. As a senior leader within the organization, you will lead and mentor a team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators while partnering closely with the COO and other senior leaders across Preconstruction and Field Operations. The environment is highly collaborative, offering both strategic influence and operational impact. This role provides the opportunity to help drive the successful delivery of an annual project portfolio valued at approximately $500 million, making a meaningful contribution to the company's continued growth and reputation in the market. 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 with track record of driving PM process improvements and standardization. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, along with a PMP or equivalent project management certification. Proven experience managing team of PMs for 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.

What you’ll do

Lead and develop a team of project managers, coordinators, and administrators while overseeing multiple construction projects from planning through closeout. Manage schedules, resources, budgets, client and supplier relationships, contract administration, project risks, safety, and regulatory compliance to support profitable and efficient delivery.

Requirements

Requires 10 or more years of construction project management experience, including at least five years in senior leadership, and a track record of improving and standardizing project management processes. A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field and a PMP or equivalent certification are required, along with experience leading teams across complex projects; structural steel or metal building experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Coverage
• Employer RRSP Match
• Vehicle Allowance
• Four Weeks Vacation
• Annual Bonus
• Learning And Development Opportunities

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction Project Management
• Leadership
• Team Mentoring
• Project Scheduling
• Resource Planning
• Budgeting
• Risk Management
• Contract Administration
• Change Order Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation
• Process Improvement
• Project Management Software
• Safety Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Profitability Management

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Trades
• Security & Safety

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