Construction Director - Major Projects

ACI Worldwide; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Transit pass reimbursement — get to工作?

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Construction Director to oversee planning, organization, and execution of major infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Project Director, you will lead construction activities, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with governance committees to ensure successful delivery.

You will build and mentor multidisciplinary teams, drive safety and quality, and collaborate with technical, commercial, procurement, and project controls functions to meet objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 15+ years delivering major infrastructure/heavy civil projects.
• Proven ability to lead large multidisciplinary construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction management organization and workforce planning.
• Oversee design, procurement, construction, and temporary works activities.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, and variances.
• Define procurement strategies and manage major contracts.
• Promote quality, safety, and regulatory compliance on site.
• Represent construction with clients, partners, and governance bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering (Bachelor's or Master's)

Job description

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Reporting to the Project Director, the Construction Director is responsible for the planning, organization, and execution of major infrastructure projects. In this leadership role, you will oversee all construction activities and provide regular updates to project governance committees (Executive Committee, Steering Committee, Project Management Committee, and Client Leadership Team). You will work closely with Technical, Commercial, Procurement, Quality, and Project Controls teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Leadership & Team Management

• Establish the construction management organization and workforce plan.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Oversee Construction Managers and Sector Leads.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and safety-focused culture.

Construction Planning & Execution

• Plan and oversee design, procurement, construction, and temporary works activities.
• Validate project schedules, construction phasing, and execution strategies.
• Ensure work progresses according to contractual requirements, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure efficient project delivery.

Project Controls & Financial Management

• Develop construction budgets and workforce forecasts.
• Monitor project performance and recommend corrective actions when required.
• Review monthly financial reports, cost forecasts, and variances.
• Ensure project objectives related to cost, schedule, and productivity are achieved.

Procurement & Contract Management

• Define procurement and subcontracting strategies.
• Participate in the evaluation and award of major contracts.
• Oversee contract administration, change management, and claims activities.
• Maintain ethical and professional relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE)

• Ensure implementation of project quality and safety programs.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture across the project.
• Conduct regular site visits and participate in safety reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Review major incident investigations and corrective action plans.

Stakeholder Management

• Represent the construction function with clients, partners, and executive governance bodies.
• Collaborate with project, technical, commercial, and support teams.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of complex projects in multicultural and collaborative environments.

This role could be for you if you have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience delivering major infrastructure and/or heavy civil construction projects with a general contractor.
• Proven experience on large-scale, technically complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in construction management, project controls, contract administration, and execution planning.
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and supporting commercial and contractual negotiations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop large multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-oriented, strategic thinker with strong field presence.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, complex, and multicultural project environments.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunitiesTransit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.