Project Director

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Project Director will oversee multiple industrial construction projects while leading and developing a team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators.

Initially, the role will combine team leadership with direct management of one or more projects. As the team expands, the focus will shift toward broader portfolio oversight, staff development and consistent project performance.

This is not a purely administrative Director position. The successful candidate must be willing and able to work through project details, resolve problems and take ownership of delivery when needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee multiple industrial construction projects, with accountability for profitability, budgets, schedules and client commitments.
• Lead, coach and develop Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
• Manage project financial performance, including cost reporting, forecasting, cash flow and change management.
• Provide direction on project planning, procurement, subcontractor management and resource allocation.
• Resolve commercial issues, contractual disputes and project delivery challenges.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project partners.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews and team development.
• Improve project controls, reporting processes and overall consistency in project delivery.
• Remain directly involved in managing projects when required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Significant construction project management experience with a general contractor or prime contractor.
• Experience delivering pre-engineered steel buildings and associated construction scopes.
• Strong industrial or heavy-industrial construction experience involving structural steel, concrete, mechanical systems, piping or equipment installation.
• Demonstrated experience leading Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
• Proven responsibility for project profitability, budgets, schedules and contractual obligations.
• Experience hiring, coaching and managing the performance of project staff.
• Strong commercial judgment, client management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing complex projects from planning and procurement through construction and closeout.

Experience with design-build delivery, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, processing facilities and energy projects will be particularly relevant.

We welcome interest from established Project Directors, Operations Managers and experienced Senior Project Managers who have already demonstrated meaningful team leadership and responsibility beyond their own projects.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• Join an established construction company delivering technically challenging industrial projects.
• Take meaningful responsibility for project performance and team development.
• Help build and strengthen the project management team.
• Work directly with senior operations leadership in a hands-on environment.
• Influence how projects are planned, managed and delivered.
• Transition toward broader portfolio leadership as the team grows.

LOCATION & COMPENSATION

Location: Surrey, British Columbia. Candidates based elsewhere in BC or Alberta may also be considered.

Base Salary: $160,000–$180,000 CAD, depending on experience.

ABOUT THE SEARCH

NextStep Recruitment is managing this search directly on behalf of our client.

We welcome applications from experienced construction professionals who combine strong industrial project delivery experience with proven people leadership.