Executive Project Director – Heavy Civil Programs

Ledcor; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking a strategic and experienced Project Director to provide executive-level leadership across our heavy civil construction programs in Canada. The role requires directing multiple projects, aligning with business goals, and driving safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.

You will lead senior teams, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and influence bid strategies and contract negotiations while fostering a culture of improvement and accountability across the project

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• 15+ years of experience in heavy civil construction or infrastructure delivery.
• Extensive experience managing large, complex construction programs.
• Proven leadership experience at a senior or executive level.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with project controls and forecasting.
• Deep understanding of construction execution strategies and contract models.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Primavera (P6), project controls systems, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for multiple projects or major programs
• Establish and drive project execution strategies aligned with business objectives
• Lead senior project teams and mentor Project Managers and field leaders
• Oversee project performance, including financial results, schedule, and quality
• Ensure effective risk management, governance, and compliance processes
• Interface with executive leadership, clients, and key stakeholders
• Support business development, bid strategy, and contract negotiations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery teams
• Ensure strong safety culture and adherence to corporate standards
• Review and approve major project decisions, budgets, and execution plans
• Forecast portfolio performance and provide regular executive reporting

Skills

Heavy civil construction experience

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Forecasting & budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Project controls software

Reporting tools

Job description

Ledcor is seeking a strategic and experienced Project Director to provide executive-level leadership across our heavy civil construction programs in Canada. The role requires directing multiple projects, aligning with business goals, and driving safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.

You will lead senior teams, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and influence bid strategies and contract negotiations while fostering a culture of improvement and accountability across the project