Project Director

Marcon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive, high-performance culture

Job summary

Marcon is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead a landmark hotel development in Metro Vancouver. You will provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership from pre-construction through project completion, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets are met while maintaining client satisfaction.

You will build and guide high-performing teams, manage contractual obligations, and drive collaboration with clients, consultants, and trade partners.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in construction project management.
• Experience leading large-scale or complex projects and teams.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, scheduling, contracts, safety, and quality.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and trade partners effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership from pre-construction through project completion.
• Oversee planning, financial performance, contractual obligations, and delivery.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure satisfaction across project stages.
• Develop high-performing teams and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic direction

Team development

Communication

Budget & financial mgmt

Scheduling & risk mgmt

Contract administration

Client relationship management

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or degree in Construction Management or Engineering

PMP certification (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Marcon is entering an exciting period of growth, with several significant projects on the horizon, including a large-scale hotel development scheduled to begin construction in 2027. As we prepare to bring this project to life, we are looking for an experienced Project Director to help lead its successful delivery.

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in a complex, high-profile development, working alongside talented construction professionals and contributing to an important next chapter for Marcon.

Reporting to the VP, Construction, the Project Director will provide overall leadership and oversight from pre-construction through project completion. The role is accountable for delivering exceptional results across safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction, while building strong teams and fostering collaboration across all stages of construction.

The Opportunity

As Project Director, you will take ownership of a significant construction project, providing strategic direction and hands‑on leadership to ensure successful execution. You will oversee project planning, financial performance, contractual obligations, and delivery, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, trade partners, and internal stakeholders.

You will also play an important role in developing high‑performing project teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring Marcon's commitment to quality is reflected in every stage of construction. This is an opportunity for a seasoned construction leader to make a meaningful impact on a landmark project as Marcon continues to grow and evolve.

What You Bring

• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in construction project management, including leadership of large-scale or complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high‑performing construction teams.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, estimating, scheduling, contracts, financial management, and safety requirements.
• Proven ability to oversee project budgets, schedules, risks, and contractual obligations while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Strong commercial judgment, problem‑solving skills, and experience navigating complex project challenges.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and trade partners.
• A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to developing people and driving continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project, with confidence using construction technology and digital tools.
• Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. PMP certification is considered an asset.

About Us

Founded in 1985, Marcon is an established real estate company specializing in acquiring, developing, building and managing properties across Metro Vancouver. A focus on quality and craft is what the business was built on, giving us a trusted name in the construction community. These principles have remained a focus as we’ve expanded into the real estate development and operations space, managing our own projects from conception through to execution, completion, and more recently ongoing management. We have a commitment to providing elevated experiences at every touch point between our people, our buildings, and our communities. None of this is possible without a hardworking team, working together, to make it all happen.

What We Offer

Marcon is committed to building an inclusive, inspired, and high-performance team culture where our Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Passion, and Excellence guide how we show up every day. If you are at the top of your game or want to find an environment to push you to it and if you want to find like‑minded teams that strive for innovation and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you! Our competitive compensation package has been designed to reward our employees’ skills, competencies and performance that align with our culture.