Director, Construction – Remodels

Walmart Canada Corp; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 133,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Construction Program Manager in Mississauga to oversee capital construction projects across Canada. This role focuses on managing budgets, leading a team of professionals, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in the industry and a strong background in capital project management, especially in a grocery environment. Extensive leadership skills and a track record of effective communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive industry experience, including capital construction program management.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams responsible for budgeting and delivering large–scale capital projects.
• Hands–on experience with grocery remodels in active store environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction budgets and advise on pre–construction budgets.
• Lead capital planning and budgeting at the program level.
• Provide overall direction based on business objectives and customer needs.

Skills

Effective budget management

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Position Summary

This role ensures the successful execution of construction projects through effective budget management, strategic planning, compliance enforcement, and team leadership.

What you’ll do

This role manages construction budgets by advising on pre‑construction budgets, tracking financial reports, and working with contractors to resolve claims. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving contractor payments, change orders, and invoices, while managing project scope and contingencies.
The role also provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs. This involves developing, communicating, and implementing business strategies and plans. The role analyzes costs and forecasts, supports resource requirements, and evaluates operational processes to ensure desired results. Promoting a customer‑focused environment and encouraging continuous learning are key aspects.
Leadership and guidance are crucial in this role, providing feedback on new prototypes and design initiatives. The role stays updated on industry best practices and suggests improvements. Developing strategies to attract and maintain a skilled workforce is also essential, including recruiting, talent development, and succession planning.
Compliance with laws and regulations is enforced by establishing and monitoring performance standards for contractors. The role collaborates with cross‑functional teams to implement design changes, resolves non‑compliance issues, and maintains certifications. Ensuring the quality and functionality of construction projects through the warranty period is also a responsibility.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead capital planning and budgeting at the program level for all major renovation projects across Canada, including forecasting and financial oversight.
• Develop and coach a high‑performing team of 12+ full‑time employees and third‑party construction managers responsible for delivering large‑scale remodel projects annually.
• Manage contractor performance by maintaining a vetted portfolio of prequalified general contractors, setting clear standards for quality, safety, schedule, and cost, and providing feedback based on measurable outcomes.
• Serve as the escalation point for contract disputes, change orders, and schedule/phasing adjustments, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on project delivery.
• Drive operational excellence by championing innovation, implementing process improvements, and fostering team engagement through recognition of incremental successes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 15+ years of progressive industry experience, including capital construction program management.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams responsible for budgeting and delivering large‑scale capital projects (annual program value exceeding $100M strongly preferred).
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, influence decisions, and present to senior executives.
• Hands‑on experience with grocery remodels in active store environments; familiarity with refrigeration systems strongly preferred.

Leadership Expectations

Leadership Expectations:
Respect the Individual:
Builds high‑performing teams; seeks, and embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences; creates a workplace and experiences where all associates feel seen, supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform; drives a positive associate and customer experience for all.
Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments; supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain the best talent.
Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross‑functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates and listens attentively, with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.
Acts with Integrity:
Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by taking action to advance opportunity, sustainability, community, and integrity (e.g., creating fair opportunities for associates and suppliers, driving local giving efforts).
Ensures that teams follow the law, our code of conduct and company policies; promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns, and models our culture of non‑retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action, and enables others to do the same; holds self and teams accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values.
Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self‑aware.
Serve our Customers:
Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni‑merchant mindset and acting with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers.
Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies.
Strive for Excellence:
Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions, and fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, learning from mistakes, and intelligent risk‑taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of new technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart’s business model.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Walmart will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location

1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada

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The pay range for this position is $133,200.00 - $183,150.00. Pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

L’échelle salariale pour ce poste est de 133 200,00 à 183 150,00. La rémunération sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience pertinente.