Job Description

Contract to Full Time Project Director

Title: Project Director (pursuit & delivery)

Pursuit Rate: $170-175/HR CAD - Expect 20 to 30 hours per week

Delivery Base Salary: $250,000-$275,000+ CAD

Delivery Bonus: TBD

Required: December 2025

Award Date: March 2026

Pursuit Location: Remote during pursuit (North America)

Delivery Location: Toronto

Market Sector: Aviation

Competition: Major national contractors

Position Summary

A joint venture partnership is seeking an experienced Project Director (Construction) to join the team on a contract basis during the pursuit phase of a complex multi-phase renovation & redevelopment project of a major aviation complex in Ontario, Canada. The successful candidate will transition to a full-time position upon project award in March 2026 to lead the overall project execution phase.

This leadership role is critical to the success of the bid and execution strategy. The Project Director will oversee planning, stakeholder engagement, and execution readiness for one of Canada's largest and most complex airport infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall project strategy, execution planning, and pursuit activities for the $1.5B expansion
• Provide leadership and direction to pursuit teams, ensuring alignment with JV objectives
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and construction teams to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions
• Engage with airport authorities, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with live airport operations
• Oversee risk management, scheduling, and resource planning during pursuit and execution phases
• Transition seamlessly into project delivery leadership upon award, managing construction execution
• Ensure safety, quality, and operational continuity in an active airport environment

Logistics

Why New Role: Growth + Sales Model Change

Base Location: Greater Toronto Area

Project Size: $1.5B

Site Timelines: 3 to 5 years

Communication Stakeholders: 75% internal: 25% external

Profile Requirements

Character, Experience, Intelligence, Coachable (in this order)

Character: Will, Want, Desire, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Integrity

Experience:

• Pursuit / Influence / Close capabilities
• Presentation experience (your talent will equate to winning the business)
• Mandatory: At least 5 years experience in airport construction projects (active, live airport environments)
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive leadership in large-scale infrastructure projects
• Strong track record in managing projects exceeding $500M in value
• Demonstrated ability to lead joint ventures and multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Professional Engineering designation or PMP certification considered an asset

Intelligence: High IQ

Coachable: You'll be learning new things

What Makes This Opportunity Special

• Family-oriented organization where you can build a career and a family
• Hard work, performance and sacrifice are well rewarded
• You will be closing and delivering on the largest project in company history
• You'll have the ear of senior leadership
• Legacy opportunity to be involved in one of the highest profile aviation projects in North America

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