Project Director, Airport Construction (Toronto)

Essential Responsibilities: - Lead the full project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout for landmark airport and aviation builds over $1B. - Develop and execute project strategies aligned with client goals, financial targets, and operational excellence. - Oversee project controls, including scheduling, budgeting, cost forecasting, and risk mitigation across multiple large-scale builds. - Ensure facility readiness, operational transition and commissioning with minimal operational disruption. - Provide executive-level reporting on project performance, risks, and strategic opportunities. - Optimize resource allocation and lead portfolio strategy balancing P3, DBB, and other delivery models. - Manage project financing, contract strategy (e.g., wrap-up liability for major projects, CGL), and financial risk (e.g., lien exposure). - Ensure compliance with internal governance, regulatory requirements, and public-sector procurement protocols. - Guide cross-functional teams across engineering, construction, and commercial functions. - Mentor senior project leaders and support recruitment for future leadership pipelines. - Champion corporate safety, quality, and digital innovation, including chairing safety review boards and embedding GSA principles. Qualifications: - 15+ years of construction experience, with 10+ years in senior lead roles (Senior Project Manager or Director). - Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering or related discipline. P.Eng., PMP, or equivalent required. - Successfully led 2+ aviation projects over $500M under P3, EPC, or Design-Build models. - Experience in high-risk, high-impact sectors such as airports, healthcare, institutional, and mega-projects. - Proven leadership of joint ventures (JV) with 5+ partners and multinational teams. - Expertise in project financing, capital planning, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. - Solid command of regulatory frameworks including environmental, indigenous, and public-sector procurement. - Politically astute with experience engaging government bodies, boards, and C-suite executives. - Advanced enterprise-level risk management and digital transformation leadership. - Track record of embedding safety culture at the organizational level. Working Conditions: - Site-based role located in the Greater Toronto Area. - Must have a valid driver’s license, clean abstract, and proof of insurance with a minimum $2M liability coverage. - WHMIS 2015 certification and willingness to obtain any other required site certifications. - Position requires the successful candidate to be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance will be provided. Compensation: Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Employment Equity: At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be an integral part of everything we do. 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. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2peq8u