Director, Commercial Construction

SiteTalent; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support available

Job summary

SiteTalent, partnering with a Vancouver-based general contractor, seeks a Director of Commercial Construction to lead a ~50-person division. You will own P&L, drive margin protection, and ensure safe, on-time, on-budget project delivery across commercial and mixed-use portfolios.

This is a true business leadership role with equity potential. You’ll influence pre-construction through to completion, mentor leaders, and collaborate with BD for pursuit strategies while maintaining client

Qualifications

• 15–20 years in a technical construction leadership role with P&L responsibility.
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• Experience overseeing commercial/mixed-use projects valued at $150M+.
• Deep understanding of fixed-price and design-build delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial construction division with accountability for people, project performance, and profitability.
• Drive executional excellence through consistent processes and high-performance standards.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental protection across all projects and teams.
• Contribute to strategic plan, focusing on revenue, profitability, and organizational growth.
• Develop, coach, and mentor employees, including future leaders.
• Define personnel and labour requirements with People & Culture.
• Oversee disputes and claims of significant value with project teams.
• Lead project close-outs and post-project debriefs, implementing improvements.
• Promote cross-functional communication from pre-construction to handover.

Skills

P&L management

Team leadership

Design-build

Client relationships

Risk management

Mentorship

Staff management

Construction leadership

Budgeting

MS Office

MS Project

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

SiteTalent is partnering with a highly respected Vancouver-based general contractor to find a Director of Commercial Construction. Our client is a well-established and growing builder known for delivering major commercial and mixed-use projects across the Lower Mainland. They've built their reputation on transparency, accountability, and a team-first culture that values people as much as performance. This is a company where leadership means something - and where the right person will have a genuine seat at the table.

Summary

The Director of Commercial Construction is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the delivery of the company's commercial construction portfolio - from pursuit through to project closeout. Reporting directly to the President, you will lead a commercial division of approximately 50 people, with full accountability for people, performance, project execution, client relationships, and profitability.

This is not a senior project management role. It is a true business leadership position. You will own the numbers - P&L accountability, margin protection, risk management - while driving executional excellence and consistency across all projects. You'll work closely with pre-construction, operations, and business development to ensure seamless handovers, high-performance teams, and best-in-class project outcomes delivered safely, on time, and on budget.

The company is scaling its commercial division and looking for a leader who listens first, earns trust, strengthens the team, and helps build what comes next. They're not looking for someone who shows up on day one with a binder and tries to rewrite the entire playbook. They want someone who is self-aware, commercially sharp, collaborative, and genuinely enjoyable to work with.

If you've been considering Vancouver - or you're already here - and you're ready for a career-defining leadership opportunity with a defined equity path and a real seat at the table, this is worth a conversation.

What You’ll Do

Executive & Operations Leadership

• Lead the commercial construction division with full accountability for people, project performance, and profitability.
• Drive executional excellence by establishing consistent processes, clear expectations, and high-performance standards across all projects.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental protection across all projects and teams.
• Contribute to the company's strategic plan, advancing objectives around revenue, profitability, skill development, and organizational growth.
• Develop, coach, and mentor employees across the organization, with specific attention to direct project teams and future leaders.
• Define key personnel and labour requirements and support the selection of top candidates alongside the People & Culture team.
• Oversee and manage project disputes and claims of significant value with support from project teams.
• Lead project close-outs and post-project debriefing sessions, implementing process improvements.
• Promote communication across all functional areas, with particular focus on the pre-construction to construction handover.

Pre-Construction & Pursuit

• Partner closely with business development during the pursuit stage and assume executive sponsorship for projects during start-up and closeout.
• Lead and implement strategies to set up major projects in a way that safeguards success throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Consult with project teams on general conditions, construction methodology, and schedules during the tender and pre-construction process.
• Maintain awareness of marketplace conditions and trends to develop effective bid strategies and maintain competitive advantage.
• Oversee the transition and handover from pre-construction to construction.

Construction Delivery

• Provide technical, project, and people leadership to project teams across the commercial portfolio.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure key milestones are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage all technical, financial, and legal aspects of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals.
• Direct the planning and execution of larger projects with a focus on milestone tracking, workforce planning, and efficient use of resources.
• Maintain and further develop business relationships with key clients and partners.

What You Bring

Experience & Credentials

• 15-20 years of direct experience in a technical construction leadership role managing multiple projects, stakeholders, and P&L responsibility.
• Proven experience providing executive-level oversight across commercial and mixed-use construction projects valued at $150M+.
• Deep understanding of fixed-price and design-build construction delivery models.
• Strong knowledge of and relationships within the local construction industry and trades.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Current knowledge of all relevant construction and building codes, standards, and regulations.

Skills & Attributes

• A builder of teams, not just buildings - someone who thrives on collaboration, inspires confidence, and brings a sharp focus to client satisfaction and operational results.
• Self-aware, solutions-oriented, and commercially sharp.
• Collaborative and approachable - genuinely enjoyable to work with.
• Strong P&L acumen - can confidently walk through financials, protect margins, manage risk, and run a profitable division.
• Proven track record of staff management, mentorship, and developing future leaders.
• Excellent interpersonal, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional and productive in all interactions - maintains composure and earns trust across all levels.

What We Can Offer You

• Base salary of $200,000+.
• Profit sharing.
• Defined equity path - this isn't hypothetical.
• A genuine seat at the table reporting directly to the President with no unnecessary layers.
• Relocation support available for the right candidate.
• The opportunity to lead a growing commercial division and shape what comes next for a company that's built on people, culture, and community.

• Seniority Level: Executive
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Functions: Construction, Operations, Executive Leadership
• Skills: Commercial Construction, Project Delivery, P&L Management, Team Leadership, Pre-Construction, Design-Build, Fixed-Price Construction, Client Relationships, Risk Management, Mentorship