Project Director - Civil Infrastructure

Zohorecruit; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and benefits

Job summary

Zohorecruit is partnering with one of Ontario’s leading civil infrastructure contractors to appoint a Project Director. This executive role oversees multiple projects, drives operational performance, and reports to senior ownership.

You will guide financial reporting, safety, staffing, and risk management while shaping long‑term growth strategy. Ideal candidates have 15+ years in civil infrastructure or heavy construction, with a track record of leading project portfolios, strong financial and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of civil infrastructure or heavy construction experience.
• Experience leading multiple projects or project portfolios.
• Strong financial, operational and commercial management skills.
• Background in municipal, transportation, utility or heavy civil construction.
• Proven ability to develop teams and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead across multiple active projects while overseeing operational performance and financial reporting.
• Ensure safety, staffing, risk management and client relationships are managed effectively.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive operational excellence and growth.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial management

Operational management

Team development

Client relationships

Risk management

Civil infrastructure

Tools

Financial reporting

Job description

Build More Than Projects. Help Lead the Business.

We are partnering with oneof Ontario’s leading civil infrastructure contractors as they continue to expand their operations across municipal, transportation, utility, and heavy civil construction projects.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Project Director, Operations Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Construction Manager seeking greater influence over project delivery, business operations, financial performance, and long-term growth strategy.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Executive leadershiprole reporting directly to senior ownership
• Oversightof a portfolio of major infrastructure projects
• Opportunity tomentor and developProject Managers and operational teams
• Strong project backlogand long-term growth plans
• Well-established contractor with an excellent industry reputation
• Competitive executive compensation package including bonus and benefits

The Role

The Project Director will provide leadership across multiple active projects while overseeing operational performance, financial reporting, safety, staffing, risk management, client relationships, and overall project delivery.You will work closely with senior leadership to driveoperational excellence and support the continued growth of the business.

What We’re Looking For

• 15+ years of civil infrastructure or heavy construction experience
• Experience leading multiple projects or project portfolios
• Strong financial, operational, and commercial management skills
• Background in municipal, transportation, utility, or heavy civil construction
• Proven ability to develop teams and build client relationships

Confidential Inquiry

All Application are confidential. Many of the strongest candidates are not actively searching.If you’re open to a confidential discussion regarding the organization, compensation, leadership structure, and long-term growth opportunities, we’d welcome the conversation.