The Project Director is accountable for the successful delivery of complex construction projectsensuring they are completed safely on schedule and within budget. This role provides strategic leadership across multiple teams sets operational priorities and allocates resources to drive performance and results.
The Project Director plays a key role in shaping the strategic direction and vision of the division by leading project teams mentoring managers and providing high-level guidance to ensure excellence in execution.
Join our Building Construction team in Winnipeg MB.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manage the overall site safety program including subcontractor compliance with Ledcor standards the Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP) and all applicable OH&S Acts Regulations and Codes.
- Ensure project materials are procured and work is completed in accordance with the Project Quality Program (PQP).
- Oversee construction activities to ensure projects are delivered according to approved plans specifications shop drawings applicable building codes and Ledcors high-quality standards.
- Develop monitor and maintain the master construction schedule in collaboration with the project team ensuring key milestones and completion dates are achieved.
- Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor progress address challenges and support ongoing project success.
- Provide strong visible leadership to construction team members leveraging individual and team strengths to achieve project targets.
- Proactively identify and manage project risks to minimize impacts to schedule budget and overall performance.
- Oversee and track all financial aspects of the project including reporting forecasting cost control and billings.
- Lead the procurement process including subcontractor trade and supplier negotiations and contract awards.
- Ensure all project documentation and correspondence are accurately maintained addressed and properly archived.
Qualifications
- 12 years of progressive construction experience as a Project Manager or in a similar senior leadership role.
- Experience with ICI commercial or residential projects
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents drawings and specifications.
- Extensive understanding of current construction practices methodologies and industry standards.
- Strong negotiation contract administration and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to develop manage and deliver against detailed project schedules.
- Deep understanding of construction costs budgeting and financial controls.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build long-term partnerships and foster strong stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to anticipate constructability challenges in complex environments and develop innovative practical solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
- Proven track record of building high-performing teams through motivation coaching mentorship and consensus-building across complex or interdependent projects.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word Excel and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools.
Work Conditions
Additional Information
Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial residential institutional and light industrial projects along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects of all sizes across North America each year.
Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity equity and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals regardless of race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment inclusion and belonging.
Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcors Inclusion and Diversity initiatives please visit our I&D page.