Senior Director, Project Management Office

The Senior Director, Project Management Office is a senior‑level leadership role responsible for the end‑to‑end strategy, governance, and delivery of large and small scale internal construction projects across Canada and the United States. This role combines enterprise program management discipline with hands‑on construction project leadership, ensuring complex internal build‑outs, renovations, and workplace transformations are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and in alignment with corporate standards.

This position has direct leadership accountability for a team of professionals (Project Managers and Coordinators) and acts as the senior internal owner for construction delivery process.

• Provide executive leadership over a portfolio of internal construction projects, including office build‑outs, renovations, relocations, space reconfigurations, and tenant infrastructure upgrades.
• Own end‑to‑end delivery from early planning and concept design through working drawings, construction execution, commissioning, and post‑occupancy stabilization.
• Accountable for scope clarity, constructability, sequencing, and delivery outcomes.
• Establish and enforce program governance, delivery standards, controls, and reporting across all capital initiatives.

• Lead and oversee Construction Project Management activities, including:
• Development and review of working drawings.
• Coordination with architects, interior designers, electrical consultants, and specialty vendors.
• Direct management of construction companies and general contractors.
• Drive resolution of site issues, change orders, and delivery risks while maintaining productivity, safety, and schedule.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and internal workplace standards to continuously improve delivery quality.

• Partner internally with Design, Operations and Customer Relationship Management colleagues to execute on delivery of workplace and space needs.
• Act as a senior advisor to executive leaders on construction feasibility, cost optimization, phasing, and delivery strategy.

• Own accountability for capital budgets, forecasts, financial controls, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks including cost escalation, schedule slippage, construction safety concerns, and operational disruption.
• Maintain accountability for post‑construction deficiencies, warranties, and close‑out activities.

• Lead, coach, and develop a cross‑border team of direct reports across Canada and the U.S.
• Set clear expectations, performance objectives, and development plans to build a high‑performing team.
• Foster a culture of strong communication, accountability, safety, and collaboration.

• 10+ years of progressive experience leading internal construction projects within large, multi‑site organizations.
• Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager leading working drawings, contractor execution, and on‑site delivery.
• PMP designation required.
• Strong experience managing architects, designers, electrical consultants, and construction firms.
• Demonstrated success leading teams across multiple geographies.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing capital budgets, forecasts, and vendor costs.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and external partners.

• Strong, visible people leader capable of managing large, cross‑functional and cross‑border teams.
• Confident, hands‑on construction leader with the ability to balance strategic oversight and practical execution.
• Clear, persuasive communicator with contractors, consultants, and senior executives.
• Decisive problem solver with a proactive approach to risk, safety, and delivery challenges.
• Results‑driven leader committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

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• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
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