Construction Director

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is hiring an experienced Construction Director to join our team in Toronto. This position requires a strong understanding of construction management principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams. The Construction Director will support an exciting major airport infrastructure project based in the West end of Toronto.

Your role

• Overseeing and assuring the contractor’s construction works in compliance with the Construction Management Plan.
• Provides direction, guidance, and subject‑matter expertise with respect to constructability of design, construction planning, and execution of the works.
• Managing the T1/T3 Revitalization Program Construction Management team members to create one cohesive team.
• Managing stakeholder relationships both internal and external to the program with respect to coordinating construction activities.
• Confirmation of the Contractor’s Construction Management Plan and associated execution plans.
• Provides Management and Executive level reporting with respect to construction activities.
• Ensures that the construction management team undertakes inspections in a timely and consistent manner across the program.
• Participates in monthly Program Progress Reviews and reports against the required construction metrics to the Program Delivery Director.
• Coordinates with the other Construction Directors to effectively support the delivery of construction works and coordination of logistics and program interfaces across the overall Pearson LIFT Program.
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of GTAA staff.

About You

• Recognized degree and professional designation in a relevant field considered an asset.
• Typically, a minimum of 20 years of professional experience with 15 in a construction management leadership role.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in large international airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs greater than CAD $2 BN.
• Able to demonstrate significant expertise in construction management and/or applicable technical areas to deliver complex programs.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large multi‑party teams and assessing the competency requirements of the team.
• Strong technical capability in all project phases, including design, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance preferably large program/projects.
• Demonstrable experience in managing senior stakeholder relationships and providing strategic level reporting to enable effective decision making.
• Demonstrable experience in leading complex construction delivery strategies and execution plans.
• Familiarity of working in collaborative project environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings and workshops with large groups of stakeholders.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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