Senior Director, Construction Management

• Develop and execute the organization's construction management strategy in support of business objectives and portfolio growth.
• Collaborate closely with construction and operational leaders across the East and West regions to establish and implement national best practices, leverage data and analytics to drive performance and decision-making, and ensure consistent, scalable execution of construction programs and capital projects across the portfolio.
• Establish GTA construction departmental goals, performance metrics, and operational standards.
• Provide leadership for capital planning, tenant improvements, sustainability upgrades, and major building projects.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify opportunities for value creation and asset enhancement.
• Recommend innovative construction methodologies, technologies, and procurement strategies.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of eight direct reports, including a Director, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and support staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance management, succession planning, and professional development activities.
• Build organizational capability through coaching, recruitment, and retention strategies.

• Oversee a portfolio of large-scale construction, redevelopment, and capital projects.
• Identify opportunities to provide projects at scale and with value engineering.
• Ensure projects progress according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Review and approve project plans, schedules, cost estimates, risk assessments, and resource allocations.
• Provide executive oversight on project performance and resolve complex project challenges.
• Establish portfolio reporting and governance processes for senior leadership.
• Financial Management
• Working with the Property Management team, assist in the development and management of annual capital budgets and multi-year construction forecasts.
• Oversee project cost controls, contingency management, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Review and approve change orders, contract awards, and major expenditures.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Ensure accurate reporting of project financial performance.

• Lead procurement strategies and contractor selection processes.
• Negotiate major construction contracts, consultant agreements, and service arrangements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and industry partners.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure contractual compliance.
• Risk, Compliance & Safety
• Ensure all projects comply with applicable building codes, regulations, environmental requirements, and corporate policies.
• Champion health and safety excellence across all project sites.
• Identify and mitigate construction, financial, operational, and reputational risks.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes across all projects.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.

• Serve as the primary construction / project management liaison with executive leadership, property management teams, asset managers, tenants, and external stakeholders.
• Present project updates, business cases, and capital recommendations to senior executives.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships and resolve escalated issues effectively.
• Collaborate across departments to align project priorities with organizational goals.

• Post secondary degree or certification in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Project Management Professional Certification from the Project Management Institute

• 10+ years of progressive construction management experience.
• 7+ years in a senior leadership role managing multiple project teams and large capital programs.
• Experience overseeing portfolios exceeding $100M in annual capital expenditures preferred.
• Experience within commercial real estate, mixed-use, residential, industrial, institutional, or retail environments.
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex construction projects from planning through completion.

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• P.Eng.
• Gold Seal Certification
• LEED Accreditation
• Construction Management Association certifications

The base salary for this position is between $140,000.00 to 190,000.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.