Project Director - Redevelopment Office

Job Description

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:
Connected CAMH to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. It aims to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

CAMH sits on a 27 acre site that has been redeveloped in accordance with its Master Plan over a 25‑year period. Three phases of redevelopment have been completed or occupied, with the fourth and final phase underway. Phase 1D is comprised of two projects:

• Phase 1D Forensics (550,000 sqft) – a DBF project currently at 50% Design Development, with construction underway. Occupancy anticipated in 2029, with trailing activities to be completed by 2030.
• Phase 1D Research (400,000 sqft) – a Stipulated Sum/Construction Management project currently under construction with occupancy anticipated for late 2026/early 2027.

Reporting to the Senior Project Director, Infrastructure/Project Management/Construction, the Project Director will provide hands‑on project management leadership during all stages of select Redevelopment Projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing stakeholder expectations to ensure project success and mitigate overall project risk.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to obtain value for money.
• Leading the development of documentation for authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) and the approval processes, including City of Toronto, Toronto Hydro, Enbridge, etc., and obtaining all planning approvals necessary for the procurement stage.
• Reviewing bidder submittals, performing quality control on all changes issued to the bidder, and leading change management and claim management.
• Overseeing design and construction documents for building systems and infrastructure, including site reviews, monthly project status updates, contract administration, and commissioning activities.
• Managing schedule, outage, hospital testing, and ensuring successful interim/substantial/final completions and contract closeout.
• Providing direct reports and leading stakeholder relationship management and accountability for the progression of the project implementation.
• Supporting governance recommendations to enable decision‑making and providing leadership in developing project documentation and contracts.

A Bachelor Degree in Engineering or a related field is required. The ideal incumbent will have 15 years of work experience in large‑scale ($50m+) construction, preferably related to P3 projects.

• Previous work experience with a general contractor and thorough knowledge of contract management in diverse environments.
• Excellent customer relationship skills, negotiation, teamwork, strong business acumen, demonstrated leadership, and strategic thinking.
• Solid project management skills, strong computer skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office Suite is required.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and communities is essential.
• Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language is an asset.
• Experience working within the healthcare environment is preferred.

• Salary competitive and based on experience, with a hiring range of $ – $ per year.
• Full salary range: $ – $ per year, reflecting progressive growth and leadership tenure within the organization.
• Participation in the HOOPP defined benefit pension plan and extended health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities to shape healthcare innovation at a systems level.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Project Management and Information Technology
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
• Location:
  
  Queen Street site, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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