Director of Mechanical Construction

About the OpportunityA well-established and growing mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Director of Construction to provide strategic leadership across multiplemercial, institutional, and industrial projects. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for overseeing construction operations, developing high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring successful project delivery from pre-construction through close-out.
Salary & Benefits:

• $180,000 - $230,000 base salary
• Pension/RRSP program
• Cell phone and laptop provided
• Paid vacation and personal days

Ideal Candidate:

• Mechanical construction leader with a strong background in plumbing, HVAC, or piping systems
• Proven experience managing project managers, site supervisors, and field operations teams
• Strongmercial acumen with the ability to drive profitability and operational performance
• Experienced delivering large-scale construction projects from planning through warranty

Role Requirements:

• 10+ years of mechanical construction experience
• 5+ years in a senior leadership or operations management role
• Strong understanding of project delivery, scheduling, estimating, forecasting, and risk management
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and construction contracts
• Experience leadingmercial, institutional, or industrial projects
• Plumbing trade background, plumbing licence, or significant plumbing construction experience strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all construction operations across multiple projects
• Oversee project performance, budgets, schedules, safety, and quality standards
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Coordinators, and Site Supervisors
• Drive operational improvements, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage client relationships and act as the senior escalation point for project issues
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, and team development
• Collaborate with estimating, VDC, prefabrication, and accounting teams
• Ensure accurate forecasting, margin protection, and project profitability

Why Join?

• Executive-level opportunity with significant influence onpany growth and direction
• Lead a respected construction team with a strong project pipeline
• High visibility role with direct impact on operational success and profitability
• Opportunity to shapepany culture, processes, and future leadership talent