Project Director | Nuclear, Industrial

Chandos Construction; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Well rounded benefits program

RRSP matching

Educational assistance

Leadership conferences

100% employee owned

Job summary

Chandos Construction in Canada seeks a Senior Project Director to lead major scope on nuclear/regulated projects. This hands-on role requires a leader who will be on site to drive decisions, remove constraints, and ensure disciplined delivery across complex, high-stakes work.

You will direct end-to-end delivery, manage subtrade contracts, establish execution rhythms, and build a high-performing team with strong stakeholder transparency.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering nuclear or similarly regulated industrial projects.
• 10+ years in industrial construction with senior leadership responsibility.
• Proven track record on $500M+ projects from a general contractor perspective.
• Degree in Construction, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery across schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
• Subtrade strategy, contracts, and commercial performance.
• Clear execution rhythm: planning, tracking, and accountability.
• A high-performing team with strong alignment and follow-through.
• Trusted stakeholder relationships built on transparency and results.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

On-site leadership

Stakeholder management

Project Director level

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering

Job description

Company Description

We are Chandos.

We exist to build a better world.

Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in all that we do.

We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested - literally - it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.

We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven, with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.

Job Description

Location

Relocation to Upper Ottawa Valley

Work Model

A visible, hands-on presence on site is essential. This role requires a leader who is prepared to be where decisions are made, constraints are removed, and progress is driven.

Only Applicants Who Meet All Minimum Qualifications Will Be Considered

The Opportunity

A leadership role where execution discipline, ownership, and team performance define success.

Chandos is seeking a Senior Project Director to lead major scope. This role is suited to a general contractor leader who drives predictable, disciplined delivery on complex, high-stakes projects and is most effective close to the work.

Role Overview

The Senior Project Director is accountable for driving consistent, predictable outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, quality, procurement, and risk.

You will lead through others, setting the tone for execution, building clarity in complex environments, and creating the conditions for high performance across the team. This includes establishing strong delivery rhythms, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, and maintaining control as project conditions evolve.

What You’ll Own

• End-to-end delivery across schedule, cost, quality, and risk
• Subtrade strategy, contracts, and commercial performance
• Clear execution rhythm: planning, tracking, and accountability
• A high-performing team with strong alignment and follow-through
• Trusted stakeholder relationships built on transparency and results

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Non Negotiable)

• Experience delivering nuclear projects or similarly industrial regulated environments
• 10+ years in industrial construction with senior leadership responsibility
• Proven track record on $500M+ projects from a general contractor perspective, including operating at a Project Director or equivalent level of accountability
• This role is intended for individuals already operating at a project director level, not those seeking their first opportunity at this scope
• Strong commercial acumen (contracts, risk, forecasting, margin)
• Degree in Construction, Engineering, or equivalent experience

What Sets You Apart

• You have delivered large projects where control and predictability were imperatives
• You build teams that perform better because you’re there
• You bring clarity to complex environments and make decisions that hold
• You surface issues early with solutions, not noise
• You are comfortable being visible, accountable, and on site when it matters

Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process.

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Vacancy Status

We are actively recruiting for this position.

AI Disclosure Statement

Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants, although we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription and AI tools may be integrated or embedded in third-party platforms and software. Some of Chandos' external staffing partners may use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.

Compensation Transparency

Expected salary band for this role is (depending on experience): $175,000 to 225,000+.

The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience. This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we’ll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level.