Director of Construction
- Campbell River, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction, development, engineering, or project management.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Crowne Pacific Development Corp is an award‑winning builder and development firm based in Campbell River, BC. Known for our commitment to quality, integrity, and innovative design, we continue to expand our portfolio of exceptional residential communities across the province.
Position Overview
Crowne Pacific Development Corporation is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Construction to lead the successful delivery of residential development projects across Vancouver Island and British Columbia.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will oversee our Construction and Project Management teams, providing leadership across all phases of development from pre-construction planning through project completion and turnover. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, project performance, team development, quality standards, safety, and customer satisfaction.
What You'll Do:
Leadership & Strategy
- Provide strategic leadership for all construction operations.
- Contribute to company planning, budgeting, and growth initiatives.
- Establish performance metrics and drive continuous improvement across the department.
- Develop scalable processes and best practices to support organizational growth.
- Oversee multiple residential construction projects from planning through completion.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement solutions.
- Lead procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and project execution activities.
- Mentor and develop Project Managers, Construction Managers, Site Superintendents, and support staff.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
- Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
- Manage departmental budgets and project financial performance.
- Oversee forecasting, cost controls, contracts, and change management.
- Partner with Finance to ensure accurate reporting and financial accountability.
- Build strong relationships with consultants, contractors, trades, suppliers, and municipal partners.
- Support contract negotiations and procurement strategies.
- Represent Crowne Pacific within the industry and local communities.
- Champion a culture of safety and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure compliance with building codes, municipal requirements, and WorkSafeBC regulations.
- Lead project closeout and turnover processes, ensuring seamless transitions to Property Management.
- Oversee warranty, deficiency, and customer service resolution processes.
Education
A combination of education and experience will be considered. Preferred qualifications include:
- Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
- Professional designations such as P.Eng., PMP, Gold Seal, or MBA are considered assets.
- 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction, development, engineering, or project management.
- Proven success delivering large multi-family residential projects.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong knowledge of residential construction, land development, civil infrastructure, and municipal approval processes.
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams while improving operational effectiveness.
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Secondary School (preferred)
- Construction management: 8 years (required)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead construction operations and project management teams across residential developments, overseeing projects from pre-construction through completion and turnover. Manage project performance, budgets, procurement, safety, quality, team development, stakeholder relationships, and customer service processes.
Requirements
Requires at least 8 years of progressive leadership experience in construction, development, engineering, or project management, including successful delivery of large multi-family residential projects. A relevant degree is preferred, while credentials such as P.Eng., PMP, Gold Seal, or MBA are considered assets; strong knowledge of residential construction, land development, civil infrastructure, and municipal approvals is expected.
Skills
- Residential Construction
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Procurement
- Cost Control
- Contract Management
- Risk Management
- Team Development
- Building Codes
- WorkSafeBC Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Turnover
Benefits
- Dental Care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Trades
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Residential Development
- Multi-Family Residential Projects
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Pre-Construction Planning
- Land Development
- Civil Infrastructure
- Municipal Approval Processes
- Construction Operations
- Project Scheduling
- Procurement
- Budgeting
- Cost Controls
- Forecasting
- Contract Negotiations
- Change Management
- Building Codes
- WorkSafeBC Regulations
- Project Closeout
- Project Turnover
- Warranty Management
- Deficiency Resolution
- Customer Service
- P.Eng.
- PMP
- Gold Seal
- MBA