Director, Construction

Job Description We are seeking a highly organized and initiative-taking Director, Construction with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment to support the construction program of our Long-Term Care redevelopment projects.

The Director is accountable for the successful delivery of Extendicare's multi-site LTC redevelopment program, which spans new-build and redeveloped homes at various stages from pre-construction through active construction. The program is currently concentrated in Ontario, with expansion into additional provinces anticipated. Leading a team of Project Managers, you will be the principal construction representative with Construction Managers/General Contractors, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, Consultants, and other stakeholders.

This is a hands‑on leadership role: you will set the program's delivery strategy and governance, while staying in the detail, reviewing budgets, resolving risk, and stepping in when a project needs it.

• Lead a multi-project LTC redevelopment program from pre-construction through occupancy and closeout
• Set delivery strategy, standards, and governance frameworks across the program
• Establish program controls and KPIs, and intervene proactively when schedule, budget, quality, or operational risk drifts off track
• Lead a team of Project Managers, each responsible for individual redevelopment projects
• Review and approve execution plans, schedules, procurement strategies, budgets, and change management processes
• Run regular project reviews, and drive corrective action where performance issues surface
• Ensure compliance with building codes, LTC design standards, health and safety regulations, and Ministry requirements
• Take on direct project responsibility, or co‑lead delivery, on select large‑scale or complex projects alongside the assigned Project Manager as required
• Travel regularly to project sites across the portfolio; regular, on‑site attendance is a core expectation of this role
• Own project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting
• Oversee contract administration, progress payments, contingencies, claims, and change orders
• Identify cost optimization and value engineering opportunities
• Bring financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership
• Build and maintain the program's risk management framework across construction, operational, financial, regulatory, and schedule risk
• Lead issue resolution and escalation on critical project challenges
• Report project status — schedule, budget, procurement, risk, health and safety — to Senior Leadership and Development Partners
• Lead program governance meetings, including bi‑weekly construction update meetings to Senior Leadership and Development Partners
• Act as the primary point of contact between internal leadership, LTC operations, consultants, and contractors
• Represent Extendicare in community engagement activities as required
• Mentor and develop your Project Managers and project support staff
• Set performance objectives and hold the team to them
• Support succession planning and workforce development

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field; P.Eng., PMP., CET., or similar designation is an asset
• 12+ years of progressive construction project delivery experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role on large‑scale healthcare, institutional or long‑term care projects, and/or high‑rise residential projects
• Track record managing new build construction projects valued at $100M+
• Experience overseeing Consultants, Construction Managers / General Contractors, and owner‑side project management teams
• Familiarity with Ontario's healthcare and LTC redevelopment landscape is an asset
• Experience delivering projects…