Executive Construction Project Director

Bird Construction; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Canem Systems is seeking an experienced Project Director to join our Ontario leadership team from the Mississauga office. This role will drive project success, build high-performing teams, and deliver operational excellence across a portfolio of major construction projects.

The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and authentic leadership to grow our business while ensuring exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and employees.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction leadership roles.
• Experience leading major commercial, institutional, healthcare, infrastructure, industrial, or complex projects.
• Proven ability to lead large project teams and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen including forecasting and profitability oversight.
• Experience negotiating and administering complex construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for major construction projects across market sectors.
• Lead project management teams and foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and promote repeat business.
• Collaborate with estimating, operations, and leadership on project strategies.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction targets are met.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Client relationships

Commercial acumen

Forecasting

Risk management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Canem Systems is seeking an experienced Project Director to join our Ontario leadership team from the Mississauga office. This role will drive project success, build high-performing teams, and deliver operational excellence across a portfolio of major construction projects.

The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and authentic leadership to grow our business while ensuring exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and employees.