Project Director

We are Chandos Inclusion. Collaboration. Ingenuity. Innovation. These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community. They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. And, if they resonate with you too, we should talk! We are 100 percent employee owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified commercial builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do. Continuous improvement is core to our success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone. Every day, our teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, we’re building community. And, we’re looking for like-minded people to join us. Together, we can build a better world. The Project Director, directly and through their team of project managers, is responsible for the execution of Chandos’ construction services for their assigned projects. The Project Director builds the business through their support of Business Development. They develop, lead, coach and mentor multiple project teams. The Project Director is responsible for the overall coordination and performance of the team in achieving the project construction performance objectives and construction performance objectives. The Tasks: Lead, coach and mentor all internal project team members to achieve the project deliverables Determine all resources required to complete assigned projects in accordance with the project commitments Guide the team in the structure and delivery of project bids, budgeting, and other pre-construction services Once the project has been awarded, manage the client relationship to ensure a great experience and client retention Provide preconstruction leadership to the project team, challenging them to deliver value-based design Align Project Execution Plan with Chandos’ core ideology, by providing oversight on the project goals, objectives, risks, assumptions, budgets, staffing requirements, responsibility matrix, work breakdown structure, milestones and deliverables Support a safety culture that aligns with corporate strategies and core values The Requirements (Minimum Qualifications): Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent construction experience Gold Seal Certification (GSC) required LEED understanding Fifteen or more years of experience in commercial construction Ten or more years of direct work experience in construction project management Demonstrated success in multiple project delivery methods Highly effective negotiation, diplomacy and conflict-resolution skills The Preferred Qualifications: PQS designation, trade certification, or a business degree considered an asset Advanced understanding of all construction trades, safety and construction techniques Strong management, delegation and planning skills Understanding of Lean concept and principles Commitment to working in a team environment and good team-building abilities Strong integration and problem-solving skills Superior leadership qualities with a demonstrated track record of dealing successfully with internal and external clients Able to interpret and effectively manage multiple and competing priorities and timeline Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr