Project Director

About This Role

This senior leadership role focuses on overseeing capital projects and moves, adds, and changes (MAC) across a major North American account for a global facilities management and workplace services organization. It suits an accomplished project leader who can drive commercial growth, develop high-performing teams, and establish best-in-class project delivery standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of Capital Projects and MAC programs, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across the portfolio
• Take accountability for project P&L, budgets, forecasting, revenue, margins, and overall financial performance
• Identify and develop opportunities to expand project services and generate additional revenue within existing client accounts
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing Project Management teams, promoting accountability and continuous improvement
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, including estimating, tendering, planning, execution, commissioning, and closeout
• Develop strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, account leadership, and strategic partners
• Manage subcontractor relationships, procurement strategies, and resource allocation to maximize project efficiency and profitability
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, governance, compliance, and risk management across all projects
• Implement consistent project management processes, reporting frameworks, and performance standards

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive project management experience, including senior leadership responsibilities
• Proven experience managing capital projects valued at $20M+
• A strong background in Construction, Engineering, Facilities Management, or Commercial Real Estate
• Demonstrated experience managing project P&L, budgets, commercial contracts, and financial performance
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project governance, Health & Safety, and risk management
• Experience developing and managing subcontractor and supply chain strategies
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop Project Management teams
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and relevant project management systems

Nice to have:

• Experience working within banking, corporate environments, or commercial office portfolios

Important Details

• Working arrangement: Hybrid, with up to 25% travel across North America

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