Bid Director - Amico

Project Director – Social Infrastructure

Ontario, Canada

About the Company

A leading Canadian-owned and operated construction company delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure projects across Ontario.

With expertise spanning general contracting, civil engineering, road building and major public infrastructure, the business combines strong project management, innovative engineering and collaborative delivery to successfully execute projects of significant scale and complexity.

The company is committed to building not only infrastructure, but careers, communities and a lasting legacy.

Why Canada?

Canada continues to invest heavily in major social and public infrastructure, creating exciting opportunities for experienced construction professionals to work on complex, high-value projects.

Beyond the career opportunity, Canada offers an excellent quality of life, long-term professional development and the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure that directly impacts communities.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to provide senior leadership and strategic oversight across large-scale social infrastructure projects delivered through Design-Build, P3 and alternative procurement models.

This senior leadership role will oversee projects from preconstruction through delivery and close-out, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and in line with client, stakeholder and regulatory requirements.

The Project Director will act as a key executive interface with public-sector clients, consultants, joint-venture partners and internal leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Governance

* Provide overall leadership and governance for multiple large-scale social infrastructure projects, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, post-secondary institutions, courthouses and transit-related buildings.
* Establish project execution strategies aligned with business objectives, risk appetite and delivery standards.
* Serve as the senior escalation point for significant project issues, risks and disputes.

Client & Stakeholder Management

* Act as the primary senior representative to public-sector owners, authorities and key stakeholders.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, trade partners, joint-venture partners and financing entities.
* Lead executive-level meetings, progress reviews and stakeholder briefings.

Pursuits, Preconstruction & Design

* Provide senior project leadership during pursuits, RFP responses and design development phases, working alongside bid and preconstruction teams.
* Oversee constructability reviews, value engineering initiatives and design coordination.
* Ensure design development remains aligned with project scope, budget, schedule and performance requirements.
* Support the transition from pursuit and preconstruction into project delivery.

Commercial & Financial Oversight

* 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 relating to change orders, claims resolution and commercial settlements.

Programme & Risk Management

* Oversee master schedules and milestone delivery across 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.

Construction, Safety & Quality

* Provide executive oversight of site operations, safety performance, quality assurance and compliance.
* Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, regulatory requirements and company policies.
* Support construction teams in resolving critical field and delivery issues.

Leadership & Team Development

* 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 a related field. A Master’s degree is considered an asset.
* 15+ years of progressive experience delivering large-scale building projects, with significant exposure to social infrastructure.
* Proven leadership experience within 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.

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.