Project Director

CAMH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefit package

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Toronto is seeking a Project Director to oversee redevelopment initiatives. This full-time, permanent role requires strong project management and leadership skills, with a focus on large-scale construction projects. The successful candidate will develop relationships with stakeholders and lead the approval processes with local authorities. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage diverse teams are essential. A Bachelor Degree in Engineering or a related field with 15 years of experience is required. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 15 years of work experience in large scale construction, preferably related to P3 projects.
• Previous work experience with a general contractor is preferred.
• Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language is an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of contract management in diverse environments.
• Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language is a plus.
• Healthcare environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on project management leadership during all stages of Redevelopment Projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Lead approval processes with authorities having jurisdiction.
• Oversee procurement, bidder review, and contract administration for the portfolio.
• Lead meetings, deficiency reviews, commissioning, ICT installation/testing, and project closeout.

Skills

Customer relationship skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork skills

Project management skills

Leadership skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Job Title: Project Director - Redevelopment Office

Job Code: M07072

Category: Management

Department: Redevelopment

Employment Status: Full-time, permanent

Job Description:

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca

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CAMH sits on a 27 acre site which has been redeveloped in accordance with its Master Plan over a 25 year period. Three phases of redevelopment have been completed/occupied, with the 4th and final phase underway. Phase 1D is comprised of two projects;

• Phase 1D Forensics (550,000 sqft) is a DBF project currently at 50% Design Development, with construction underway. Occupancy is anticipated in 2029, with trailing activities to be completed by 2030.
• Phase 1D Research (400,000 sqft) is a Stipulated Sum/Construction Management project currently under construction with occupancy anticipated for late 2026/early 2027.

Reporting to the Senior Project Director, Infrastructure/Project Management/Construction, the Project Director will be responsible for providing hands‑on project management leadership during all stages of select Redevelopment Projects. Excellent managerial, technical, and contractual knowledge will significantly assist you in contributing to design and interface strategy while mitigating overall project risk during all stages. Hands‑on direct project experience is critical as is your ability to manage stakeholder expectations to ensure project success. Experience in municipal planning processes is very desirable. This role will support both the Forensic and Research projects.

We are seeking a full‑time, permanent Project Director who will develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure value for money is obtained and a collaborative management approach is undertaken with our construction partners and service providers. This role will lead the development of documentation for authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) and lead the approval processes with the AHJ’s, including the City of Toronto, Toronto Hydro, Enbridge etc., and obtain all planning approvals necessary for the procurement stage. The Project Director will lead the review process of bidder submittals and perform review of their portfolio. The Project Director will lead and perform quality control on all changes issued to the bidder. During construction the Project Director will be responsible for design documents and construction documents for their portfolio, including building systems and infrastructure design development and integration, site reviews, monthly project status updates, contract administration. Additionally the Project Director will lead and attend meetings, lead the deficiency reviews and rectification process, along with commissioning, ICT installation and testing, claim management, schedule management, change management, hospital testing. The Project Director will lead all interim/substantial/final completions and contract closeout. The Project Director will be responsible for direct reports, some working exclusively on this project other shared across projects.

The Project Director will lead the stakeholder relationship and retain accountability for the progression of the Project implementation. The Project Director will provide support for recommendations to Governance to enable decision making. The Project Director will provide leadership in developing project documentation and the contract for the Project.

As a result of overlapping accountabilities within the Redevelopment Office, the resulting matrix type structure will enable the Project Director to have oversight of individuals on the project for whom they are not accountable. Examples of the areas of oversight may include Contract Administration & Occupancy Planning.

The Project Director position will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at the Queen Street site.

Job Requirements:

A Bachelor Degree in Engineering or a related field is required. The ideal incumbent will have 15 years of work experience in large scale ($50m+) construction, preferably related to P3 projects. Previous work experience with a general contractor is preferred as is a thorough knowledge of contract management in diverse environments.

The successful candidate will possess excellent customer relationship skills, negotiation skills, teamwork skills, strong business acumen, demonstrated leadership skills, strategic thinking skills, project management skills, strong computer skills and excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office Suite is required. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and communities is essential.

Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language would be considered an asset. Experience working within the healthcare environment is preferred.

Please Note: This full‑time, permanent position is NOT part of any Bargaining Unit.

Salary Range: Competitive Salary and Benefit package.

If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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