Technical Director, Healthcare / ICI Buildings | General Contractor | Toronto – Outpost Recruitment

Outpost Recruitment; Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Technical Director to join their dynamic team in Ontario. This pivotal role involves leading large-scale healthcare projects, ensuring technical excellence from design to execution. You will manage all technical aspects, including design management, budget oversight, and risk management, while collaborating with diverse teams. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex projects with a focus on innovation and efficiency, all within a supportive and progressive work environment. If you are passionate about driving technical success and making a significant impact in the construction industry, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

4 weeks’ vacation

Group RRSP, up to 5% matching

Group insurance (including health spending account)

Performance bonus

Vehicle + gas card

Employer paid monthly public transit pass

Employee assistance program

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of experience in technical management for complex projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams for technical oversight including design and methods.
• Manage budget and oversee staff and consultants for project success.

Skills

Technical Management

Design Management

BIM (3D Modeling)

Project Risk Management

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

Construction Management Software

Geotechnical Study Tools

Job description

Large Canadian general contractor is seeking an experienced Technical Director to join their growing team focusing on a new healthcare project in Ontario. Work in Toronto for the first 12 months and then work at a remote project location on a 14-day on, 7-day off rotation schedule. Salary $170,000 - $225,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role. As a Technical Director working in the Building and Operations team, you will be the driving force in organizing, mobilizing, and leading the project from a technical perspective, considering the project requirements and the design & build contract. Managing large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will cover all technical aspects of a project, including design of the permanent works, planning and development with construction teams of the construction methods, design of the temporary works, geotechnical studies, and 3D modeling (BIM), etc.

Responsibilities, Experience, Skills of Technical Director:

• Plan, mobilize, and lead project teams for technical oversight including design management, methods, temporary works, and BIM.
• Manage budget for project technical department, overseeing staff and consultants (architects, engineers, specialty consultants).
• Verify and validate technical management plans (design, methods & temporary works, BIM), ensuring processes are correctly applied.
• Participate in major technical reviews and oversee technical risks management, reporting on project risk register as needed.
• Supervise technical studies for methods, permanent and temporary works, ensuring compliance and promoting optimization and efficient solutions.
• Manage and control design changes to align with project requirements and commercial aspects.
• Review, validate, and ensure compliance with overall design schedule and deliverables, aligned with project timeline and milestones.
• Assist in establishing information systems and selecting software/tools for technical management.
• Produce regular progress reports on schedule, cost, and performance indicators for technical management; analyze and implement necessary measures.
• Support procurement team in defining technical aspects of contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.

Education & Experience of Construction Director:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Over 15 years of professional experience, including 5+ years in technical management on major, complex, and multidisciplinary projects involving methods, temporary works, and design management.
• Experience on building projects (especially in the healthcare sector) using design-build, PPP or other alternative modes that include design.
• Ability to travel to remote locations.

Compensation:

• $170,000 - $225,000

Benefits:

• 4 weeks’ vacation
• Group RRSP, up to 5% matching
• Group insurance (including a health spending account)
• Performance bonus, vehicle + gas card, bonus points
• Employer paid monthly public transit pass
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible hours

Unique career opportunity within a progressive environment with continuous learning and opportunity for growth, as well as a competitive compensation package. An equal opportunity employer. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.