Project Director, Heavy Civil - Future Opportunties

Ledcor Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

Job summary

Ledcor Group is looking for a Project Director in Edmonton to lead multiple construction projects. You will provide strategic oversight, manage project performance, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in heavy civil construction, proven leadership abilities, and strong financial acumen. This role involves mentoring project managers and ensuring a strong safety culture within project teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for multiple projects.
• Establish and drive project execution strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead senior project teams and mentor Project Managers.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Construction execution strategies

Stakeholder management

Project controls systems

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Primavera (P6)

Project controls systems

Job description

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Project Director to provide executive-level leadership across our heavy civil construction projects. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects or large‑scale programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and driving overall performance in safety, quality, schedule, and cost.

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

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in heavy civil construction or infrastructure delivery
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience required
• 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

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package, including compensation and benefits that support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status or any other identifying characteristic, are encouraged to apply. We are an equal‑opportunity employer.