Project Director, Construction

Who We Are

Fortis Construction Group Inc. is one of Ontario’s leading general contractors. We are backed by over 40 years of experience and with three offices located in Windsor, London, and Toronto, we are competitive throughout Ontario. We believe passionately in the power of projects that shape the future and challenge the status quo. We build anything that can be imagined through experience and innovation. This is how we #BUILDSTRONG.

The Team

People are at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to employ the best in the industry. Our team is led by a collection of expert senior industry professionals with the common goal of significantly improving the way construction projects are delivered. We are proud of the company culture we’ve built as we’ve grown to over 150 employee’s province wide. We want to continuously provide opportunities for our employees to develop and work on their skills and knowledge to improve, learn, and evolve. Fortis Group is a place that people love to come to work every day and are passionate about the work we do.

The Role

Fortis Group is seeking a Project Director to join our team. The Project Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure all construction projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Working collaboratively with the project delivery team, this role will be responsible for managing and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, communication, and excellence across all phases of project execution.

The Project Director will oversee multiple project managers, superintendents, and support staff, providing mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities to ensure consistent project delivery standards. This role will also play a key part in resource planning, workload distribution, and talent management to align staffing with project needs and company goals.

In addition, the Project Director will develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress and proactively addressing challenges. They will report to and work collaboratively with the VP of Operations to establish, refine, and implement project management procedures and protocols that support Fortis’ commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Develop overall project strategy, objectives, and execution plans
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with organizational objectives
• Oversee feasibility studies, risk assessments, and resource planning
• Establish project governance structures and decision-making processes
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, superintendents, and support staff to ensure high-quality project delivery
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and accountability measures for all project team members
• Oversee staffing plans, resource allocation, and workload balancing across multiple active projects
• Conduct regular project team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and ensure alignment with project goals and schedules
• Oversee recruitment and provide coaching and professional development opportunities to strengthen leadership and technical skills within the project team
• Evaluate team performance, conduct performance reviews, and implement improvement plans as needed
• Promote cross-functional collaboration among project management, field operations, estimating, and preconstruction teams
• Ensure effective scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation across all project phases
• Approve major project plans, changes, and milestone
• Monitor progress against key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost-control strategies
• Negotiate and approve major contracts, subcontracts, and procurement agreements
• Oversee financial reporting, claims management, and change orders
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and financial objectives
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams
• Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards
• Oversee quality assurance and control procedures
• Ensure all construction activities comply with legal, regulatory, and industry standards
• Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Lead crisis management and problem-solving efforts when issues arise
• Ensure proactive risk monitoring throughout the project life cycle
• Foster a collaborative and safety-conscious work culture
• Provide executive-level project reports on schedule, cost, scope, and quality
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and records
• Support post-project evaluation and lessons-learned initiatives
• Oversee project completion, commissioning, and handover to the client
• Ensure defects liability management and closeout documentation are completed
• Support transition to operations or facilities management as required

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related engineering or construction management discipline
• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in project management from project pursuit to project closeout, overseeing commercial construction projects (hard bid, AFP and/or negotiated)
• Previous management experience within a mid – large general contractor; experience in a unionized environment an asset
• P.Eng and/or LEED certifications an asset
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans
• A solid understanding of all construction trades and construction techniques
• Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, and legislation, including OH&S regulations and Building Codes
• Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures.
• Familiarity with Labour relations and collective agreement management
• Familiarity with project accounting systems
• A valid class G Driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required

Are you ready to come #BUILDSTRONG with team Fortis?! Apply today! Only selected candidates will receive a response. We thank all candidates for their interest in applying to Fortis Group! Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to: joinourteam@fortisgroup.ca.

Fortis Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.