Director, Construction

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We are looking for a highly motivated Director, Construction to join our team in Canada. The role will be based out of Toronto.

You will be a key member of an engaged, high-reaching team—part of a world-class, winning culture that prioritizes people development and focuses on long-term growth. We take great pride in leading the industry by earning respect through every interaction, every day. We go above and beyond to protect and grow relationships by anticipating needs, being honest and considerate and valuing customers as genuine partners.

A Director of Construction at a large developer is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the entire construction process for a portfolio of large-scale projects, from conception to completion. The position requires extensive experience in construction management, project delivery, and strategy.

Primary responsibilities

Working in close collaboration with the development team, the Director of Construction is responsible for the strategic planning and oversight of the construction phase, including project delivery and post-construction matters (i.e,warranty). In addition, the Director of Construction shall support the development team through the preconstruction process by providing input on the project design from a constructability, logistics and cost perspective as the project advances through the schematic and design development phases.

The Director of Construction will also assist the development team in obtaining necessary permits/approvals from the authorities having jurisdiction, including, but not limited to: building permits, dewatering permits, encroachment agreements, ROW occupancy permits (including the development of construction management plans.

Financial management is also a key responsibility, including overseeing budgets, cost forecasts, and contracts, while also identifying opportunities for cost-effective solutions. Additionally, the role includes risk management and compliance, ensuring projects meet regulations and standards, and conducting owner’s inspections. Finally, the Director of Construction is expected to drive innovation and process improvement by staying current on industry trends

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the coordination of all construction documents and approval of final specifications and confirmation of delivery requirements with stakeholders.
• Provide accurate and timely information on project financial reports, project status reports and information flow to all stakeholders during the construction process.
• Coordination and communication with numerous third-party outsourced functions (contractors/consultants) to ensure that project budget, schedule and intent are being met.
• Contract administration (contract execution; project meetings; progress payments; inspections; etc.
• Reviewing change orders and monthly draw requests from the CM, as well as overseeing contract executions, bi-weekly OAC meetings and site visits to review progress.
• Review of estimates and budgets for all project types.
• Attend all project and management meetings from inception to completion.
• Provide support and assistance to other development team members
• Interact with other internal departments and assist in coordinating information gathering with other business units within Oxford.
• Assist the development team in the preparation of project-related RFPs for consultants and constructors.
• Assist with the development/preparation of departmental budgets and review inputs into financial models and business cases.
• Support strategy development, ad hoc analysis and resource requirements necessary to meet departmental needs.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies as well as Health and Safety legislation pertaining to tendering and awarding of all construction related activities from inception to completion within department’s mandate.
• Assist with the implementation of capital projects and preparation of budgets including feasibility studies as required.
• Special projects as required.
• Develop and maintain relationships with all key subtrades

To succeed in this role, you have:

• College Diploma or Technical Degree (BA, MBA, Engineer or Planning/Development is preferred).
• Strategic and business acumen: Strong business management skills, including budgeting, negotiation, and an understanding of market dynamics.
• Extensive experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction management is common, with a proven track record of successfully leading large-scale projects. Residential experience is an asset.
• Leadership and communication: Exceptional leadership, strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and manage diverse teams of external consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Problem-solving: Strong organizational and analytical skills with a results-oriented mindset and the ability to find solutions to complex problems
• Technical knowledge: Deep understanding of construction processes, methods, materials, and relevant regulations. Proficiency with project management and other relevant software is also necessary
• Advanced PC skills (MS Project, MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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