Director of Construction

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Director
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Oversee end-to-end construction and field deployment for wireless towers and OSP fibre networks while maintaining strict financial discipline. Lead field operations and engineering teams to ensure portfolio durability and alignment with capital allocation plans.

Job details

Our client, a well-capitalized digital infrastructure owner and operator, is seeking a Director, Operations and Construction. This direct-hire leadership role oversees field deployment, capital project execution, and operational performance across large-scale network builds. The company builds and holds long-term digital infrastructure assets—including macro cell towers, OSP fibre optic networks, and specialized telecom facilities—leased to major national service providers. We are looking for a commercially driven operational leader to manage multi-site construction programs while maintaining strict financial discipline. Key Responsibilities: Program Execution & Capital Control: Direct end-to-end construction for wireless towers, outside plant (OSP) fibre deployment, and associated telecom facilities, enforcing strict budget controls to maximize long-term asset value. Supply Chain & Vendor Strategy: Establish owner-side procurement strategies. Structure vendor contracts, milestone payments, and performance incentives to align third-party contractors with project schedules and financial targets. Lifecycle Asset Management: Oversee long-term operational maintenance protocols and tracking systems to ensure portfolio durability and continuous network uptime. Team Leadership & Operations: Scale, mentor, and direct the field operations and construction engineering teams, establishing clear KPIs and scalable operational workflows. Strategic & Financial Alignment: Partner with senior executives across finance, legal, and corporate strategy to integrate construction delivery with capital allocation plans and client commitments. Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in wireline (fibre) and/or wireless telecommunications construction or large-scale civil infrastructure management. Client/Owner-Side Experience: Demonstrated history managing procurement, contractor selection, and capital budgeting from the owner side (rather than solely vendor-side). Commercial & Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of project economics, expenditure tracking, and cost-control strategies on capital-intensive builds. Execution Track Record: Proven background delivering multi-site infrastructure builds on aggressive deployment timelines. Team Management: Strong history of leading high-accountability engineering and field execution teams. Mobility & Travel: Ability and willingness to travel regularly to active build sites across Canada as required. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent practical industry experience.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires over 10 years of experience in telecommunications or civil infrastructure management with a strong background in owner-side procurement and capital budgeting. A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management is required, along with the ability to travel across Canada.