Director, Construction Innovation

Department:  Construction Office, GTA Homebuilding Division

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Reports to:

SVP, Operations
When it comes to forward-thinking homebuilding and thoughtfully planned communities, Canadians think of Mattamy Homes. And that success is centred on a foundation of great people, because our team is as solid as they come. At Mattamy, we are optimistic, hardworking and supportive. Together we learn and grow as we strive to create a positive impact in the homebuilding industry. Contributing to the Mattamy Way means being surrounded by caring people who encourage you to be exactly who you are.

It means your opinion is invited and your contributions count. And it means a career filled with pride, knowing you’re part of an environmentally-conscious, action-oriented organization with big plans for the future. The opportunity to bring the future of living to homeowners based on what Canadians value is exciting – and we’re making it happen.
Learn more about what makes working at Mattamy special and our award-winning culture.
What we offer
Mattamy Homes has an exciting new opportunity for a Director, Construction Innovation to join our GTA Homebuilding team and support the evolution of how we build. This role strengthens construction methods, production performance, and capability-building; all while partnering closely with the SVP, Operations and Directors of Construction as the business explores new ways of delivering housing across the GTA.
This is a highly influential role for a leader who can connect today’s construction realities with future-focused approaches; supporting operational excellence, advancing production discipline, and helping the organization thoughtfully adopt new construction methods over time.
What you’ll do
Reporting to the SVP, Operations and in partnership with the GTA Construction Leadership Team, this role is tasked with the innovation and evolution of construction methods, standards and production practices across our Homebuilding operations in the GTA.
Advance and embed these construction process innovations within our teams to improve predictability, productivity and quality.
Lead the business’s adoption of modular, panelized, and other emerging building approaches by helping translate concepts into practical, field-ready applications.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across construction delivery, leveraging data, production metrics, and operational insights to identify opportunities for efficiency and scalability.
Establish and refine production benchmarks, operating rhythms, and critical path standards to support consistent execution across communities.
Act as a key liaison between Homebuilding Operations and internal manufacturing, technical, and innovation partners, ensuring alignment and practical applicability for the field.
Monitor industry trends, regulatory considerations, and emerging construction practices; bringing forward insights and recommendations to inform future-state planning.
Champion the adoption of tools, processes, and practices that enhance construction delivery while respecting the realities of site operations.
What you bring
10+ years of progressive experience in construction, operations, or production-focused roles within residential and ICI or industrialized construction environments.
Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline is required.
Strong understanding of construction methods, production sequencing, and field execution, with exposure to modular, panelized, or off-site construction approaches.
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority, working effectively across all levels – executives, senior leaders, field teams, and cross-functional partners.
Leadership skills - able to inspire, build and develop teams, and effectively execute on people, project and process goals.
Experience driving operational improvement through standards, metrics, and disciplined execution.
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance near-term operational needs with longer-term evolution of construction practices.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a practical,…