Director of Contracting

Summit Search Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a seasoned Director of Contracting to lead the Contracting Division of a well-established organization in Winnipeg. This role involves overseeing heavy civil and mining projects, managing a team of Project Managers, and improving operational processes. Candidates should have over 15 years of relevant experience and a degree in a related field. The position offers an opportunity to work closely with project teams and enhance communication between field operations and the office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of heavy civil, industrial, or mining experience.
• Proven success managing multi-million-dollar projects.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and joint venture partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all contracting projects from planning through completion.
• Lead, mentor, and support Project Managers.
• Build and implement operational processes, systems, and SOPs.

Skills

Project Management

Heavy Civil Experience

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Engineering Technology

Job description

Summit Search Group is proud to recruit a seasoned and hands-on Director of Contracting to lead Multicrete Group of Companies’ Contracting Division. Multicrete Group of Companies is a well-established, family-oriented organization with a long-tenured workforce, a culture of mentorship, and deep respect for practical experience. The Contracting Division (~100 employees) is a major strategic growth area, requiring a senior leader who can bring structure, process, and operational excellence to a rapidly expanding environment.

Reporting to the COO, the Director of Contracting will lead the successful execution of heavy civil and mining projects, oversee a team of Project Managers and a Project Engineer, and build the systems, communication channels, and controls needed to strengthen a young but high-potential division.

This role is ideal for a respected operational leader who thrives in both the boardroom and the field, someone who is comfortable going underground, working in remote project sites, and earning the respect of crews and project teams.

The Role:

The Director of Contracting is responsible for full project oversight, from planning and estimating support, to mobilization, field execution, and closeout. This includes managing cost controls, tracking financial performance, ensuring safety compliance, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and unifying project leadership across multiple field operations.

A key aspect of this role is strengthening communication between remote sites and the Winnipeg office, building standardized processes, and mentoring Project Managers, many of whom were promoted from field roles and benefit from structured leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Execution

• Oversee all contracting projects from planning through completion, ensuring timelines, quality, and budget targets are met.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, construction, fabrication, materials, sales, and repair teams to coordinate major projects.
• Assist in the development of quotes and mobilization plans; form project teams and assign tasks.
• Maintain communication with clients to ensure all job specifications and requirements are met.
• Lead, mentor, and support Project Managers; ensure consistency, quality, and accountability across all projects.
• Conduct regular reviews of schedule, budget, risks, and project plans, ensuring corrective action where needed.
• Facilitate post-project review meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate job costing, timesheet collection, and budget tracking across all projects.
• Work with Accounting to establish project setups within PJC and validate billing accuracy.
• Review contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and commercial documentation to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
• Monitor invoicing and financial performance on active projects.

Leadership & Administration

• Build and implement operational processes, systems, and SOPs across the division.
• Improve communication channels between remote/low-connectivity sites and the office.
• Ensure safety requirements and documentation are completed through close collaboration with the Safety Department.
• Partner with Human Resources and senior leadership on strategic departmental development, staffing, and cultural initiatives.
• Recommend and support policy and procedure improvements across operations.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Engineering Technology.
• Minimum 15+ years of heavy civil, industrial, or mining experience.
• Proven success managing multi-million-dollar projects.
• Strong background in both field operations and office-based project leadership.
• Deep understanding of construction materials, equipment, methods, and standards.
• Demonstrated leadership of project teams, including mentoring PMs.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and joint venture partnerships.
• Comfortable with working underground and travel to remote sites.

Personal Attributes:

• Respected, hands-on leader with firm yet respectful communication.
• Practical, grounded approach with strong field credibility.
• Calm under pressure; strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Relationship-oriented, culturally aware, and able to connect with diverse teams.
• Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making capabilities.

Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development, modeling, inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.