Project Director

Job Description

Amico is a diversified and dynamic, Canadian owned and operated construction company. Our dedicated and professional team is focused on the pursuit and management of all major infrastructure projects including Highways, Railways, Airports and large-scale industrial projects. The primary focus is alternative delivery model projects in the public sector such as P3’s and design-build projects. Here at Amico we believe in partnering for productivity, leading through empowerment, and seeing challenges as portals of opportunity.

If you want your next professional experience to be one that helps you master new skills, build meaningful relationships, access limitless growth opportunities, and benefit our Ontario communities, consider joining us!

Position Overview

The Project Director is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic delivery of large-scale social infrastructure projects delivered through Design-Build, P3, and alternative procurement models. This role provides executive oversight from preconstruction through close-out, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with client, stakeholder, and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will act as the primary executive interface with public-sector clients, consultants, joint-venture partners, and internal leadership, while mentoring Project Directors, Project Managers, and construction leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and governance for multiple large-scale social infrastructure projects (e.g., hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, post-secondary institutions, courthouses, transit-related buildings).
• Establish project execution strategies aligned with Amico Design Build’s business objectives, risk appetite, and delivery standards.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for project issues, risks, and disputes.
• Act as the primary senior representative to public-sector owners, authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, trade partners, and financing entities.
• Lead executive-level meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder briefings.
• Provide leadership during pursuits, RFP responses, and design development phases.
• Oversee constructability reviews, value engineering initiatives, and design coordination.
• Ensure design development aligns with scope, budget, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Maintain executive accountability for project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and margin.
• Review and approve major contracts, change management strategies, claims, and risk mitigation plans.
• Support negotiations related to change orders, claims resolution, and commercial settlements.
• Oversee master schedules and milestone delivery for complex, multi-year projects.
• Identify and manage high-risk elements including procurement, permitting, design changes, and stakeholder impacts.
• Ensure proactive risk identification, mitigation planning, and reporting.
• Provide executive oversight of site operations, safety performance, quality assurance, and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to health & safety standards, regulatory requirements, and Amico policies.
• Support construction teams in resolving critical field issues.
• Mentor and develop Project Directors, Project Managers, and senior project staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and performance management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field (Master’s degree considered an asset).
• 15+ years of progressive experience delivering large-scale building projects, with significant exposure to social infrastructure.
• Proven leadership experience in Design-Build and/or P3 project delivery.
• Demonstrated success managing projects valued at $100M+.
• Strong understanding of public-sector procurement, contract administration, and stakeholder governance.
• Excellent financial acumen, risk management, and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence.

What AMICO Can Offer You:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Matching Retirement Program
• Life insurance

At Amico, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Strictly no third party resumes accepted.