Job Description
Director of Project Management – Toronto
Location: Toronto, ON
Function: Project Management Leadership
About the Role
We are seeking a Head of Project Management to lead a fast-paced, high-volume project delivery operation in the Toronto market. This role oversees a diverse portfolio of short-duration commercial projects while driving operational performance, team development, and business growth. The ideal candidate brings strong general contractor experience, excellent client-facing communication, and proven leadership across multiple simultaneous projects.
What You’ll Do
Portfolio & Delivery Leadership
- Lead a high-volume portfolio of short-duration, quick-turn commercial projects.
- Manage and mentor project managers at all levels, ensuring quality, consistency, and throughput.
- Provide hands-on guidance in scoping, estimating, bid leveling, contracting, and field execution.
- Implement repeatable processes and reporting standards across all active projects.
Operational & Financial Management
- Run the PM function as a business unit with accountability for utilization, forecasting, fee-versus-hours, and margin performance.
- Maintain tight controls on project budgets, billing cadence, and financial reporting.
- Balance workloads across the team and maintain a strong operating rhythm.
Business Development & Client Strategy
- Build and grow the regional project pipeline through client relationships and preference shaping.
- Lead proposal writing, scope narratives, and competitive bid responses.
- Communicate complex scopes and strategies in a clear, persuasive manner to guide client decisions
Leadership & Communication
- Present confidently to senior stakeholders and clients with strong executive presence.
- Drive consistency, accountability, and disciplined execution across the PM team.
- Foster a culture of agility, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
Experience
- 8–12 years in project delivery, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Strong history managing high-volume, short-duration commercial project portfolios.
- Background in commercial interiors, corporate facilities, or capital upgrade projects.
- General contractor experience strongly preferred (scoping, bid leveling, subcontractor negotiations).
Skills & Attributes
- Proven ability to run a PM operation with full accountability for financial and operational metrics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for client narratives and proposals.
- Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with multiple simultaneous deliverables.
- High commercial acumen and sound judgment.
- Comfortable providing hands-on support to PMs when needed.
Why This Role Matters
This leader will shape the local market strategy, grow the project pipeline, and ensure high-quality delivery across a fast-cycle project portfolio—while developing a strong, capable team.
If this position is of interest, please apply or reach out to Jake directly.