Director, Construction (Toronto)

Location: Toronto, ON, CA Operating Sector: Major Projects East Position Title: Director, Construction Our Values - Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all. - Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage. - Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments. What is the Opportunity? The Construction Director reports directly to the Project Director. This position will direct and be accountable for all pre‑execution planning activities to ensure all necessary construction packages have been readied and available for use. The Construction Director will be responsible for all site execution matters, including direct‑hire and subcontracted labour supervision, secure and timely performance of the work, and ensuring quality standards are upheld. What You'll Do Here: - Prepare and staff a construction team made of experienced and capable supervisory personnel - Liaise with engineering staff to ensure constructability of designs - Develop hiring plan and ensure labour relations issues are pro‑actively managed - Responsible for all site execution matters, including the timely performance of the work - Accountable for all site safety and human performance issues, and for collaborating with the project Safety Manager - Maintain a positive relationship with client construction counterpart - Accountable for ensuring all project execution resources have received the required training - Identify succession plans for key individuals and implement necessary steps to train these individuals - Ensure work is performed within quality system requirements - Involvement in developing and ensuring compliance to staff training roster - Ensure verification of Supervisor qualifications - Ensure a strong safety culture is reinforced continuously - Other duties as assigned What You Bring to the Team: - Extensive (15+ years) self‑perform construction management experience - Must have the ability to handle all matters in a confidential and professional manner. - Excellent organizational, communication and customer relationship skills. - Extensive knowledge of self‑perform trades work, estimating and employee relations required. - Requires proficient trades union relations management skills, and a solid understanding of union agreements applicable to the work - Flexibility to work in various locations in both field and office - Travel as necessary Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process. As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ppzxk