Project Director – Major Heavy Civil Infrastructure Project
Location: British Columbia | Out-of-Town Rotation (14 Days On / 7 Days Off) Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent Compensation: $250,000 – $295,000 base + bonus + travel support + benefits
About the Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join one of Canada’s premier heavy civil contractors on a landmark infrastructure project in British Columbia.
We are seeking an experienced Project Director with a proven background leading large-scale heavy civil construction projects, including complex concrete structures, transportation infrastructure, transit, bridges, marine works, and major civil infrastructure assignments.
This role is ideal for a senior construction leader who thrives in technically demanding environments and has successfully managed large project teams, complex stakeholder relationships, and major infrastructure operations from pre-construction through project completion.
The position is based on a rotational out-of-town schedule of 14 days on / 7 days off and offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role on one of the region’s most significant heavy civil projects.
The company is recognized for:
- Landmark infrastructure projects
across Canada
- Complex heavy civil and
structural concrete expertise
- Strong self-perform construction
capabilities
- Financial strength and long-term
project backlog
- Collaborative leadership culture
and operational excellence
This is a career-defining opportunity for a Project Director seeking high-profile project exposure within a nationally respected infrastructure contractor.
The Role
As the Project Director, you will provide overall leadership and strategic direction for a major heavy civil infrastructure project, overseeing all aspects of project execution including operations, commercial performance, scheduling, safety, staffing, client relations, and project delivery.
You will lead multidisciplinary project teams while working closely with executive leadership, clients, consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the project.
This role requires strong operational leadership, commercial acumen, and deep experience managing technically complex infrastructure projects within demanding construction environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive-level
leadership for a major heavy civil infrastructure project
- Oversee all project operations
including construction, commercial management, scheduling, procurement,
and staffing
- Lead Project Managers,
Superintendents, engineers, and project support teams
- Ensure projects are delivered
safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual
obligations
- Drive project strategy, execution
planning, and operational performance
- Manage client relationships,
stakeholder coordination, and executive reporting
- Oversee risk management, change
management, forecasting, and cost control activities
- Support project staffing,
mentorship, and team development initiatives
- Collaborate closely with senior
operations and executive leadership teams
- Monitor overall project
productivity, quality, and financial performance
- Ensure compliance with project
specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
- Lead high-level planning,
problem-solving, and decision-making activities throughout the project
lifecycle
Who You Are
- 15+ years of leadership
experience within heavy civil or infrastructure construction
- Proven experience leading
large-scale infrastructure projects valued in the hundreds of millions
- Strong background in:
- Structural concrete
- Heavy civil infrastructure
- Bridges and transportation
projects
- Transit infrastructure
- Marine or major public
infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated success managing
large project teams and complex field operations
- Strong commercial, contractual,
and operational management experience
- Excellent leadership,
communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working within highly
technical and schedule-driven project environments
- Strong understanding of
construction risk management, scheduling, and project controls
- Engineering, Construction
Management, or related technical background is considered an asset
- Ability to work rotational
schedules and travel for project assignments
Why This Role Stands Out
Landmark Infrastructure Project – Lead one of British Columbia’s major heavy civil construction
assignments
Executive Leadership Opportunity – Play a critical leadership role with significant operational influence
Exceptional Compensation Package – Highly competitive salary, bonus potential, travel support, and
benefits
Industry-Leading Organization – Join one of Canada’s most respected heavy civil contractors
Complex, High-Profile Work – Exposure to technically challenging infrastructure and structural
concrete scopes
Long-Term Career Growth – Strong project pipeline and future leadership opportunities within the
organization
Confidential Inquiry
We understand that many accomplished Project Directors are not actively exploring the market.
If you are open to a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, project details, compensation structure, or how this role compares to your current position, we would welcome the conversation.
