Senior Project Director ICI Construction Projects- Vancouver Area, BC

Our client is looking for a Senior Project Director to join a well-established, values-driven construction organization. In this senior leadership role, you will provide strategic oversight on large, complex Institutional, Commercial, and Industrial (ICI) projects across Vancouver and the surrounding region.
This position is ideally suited for an established Project Director or a seasoned Senior Project Manager ready to step up into a Director-level mandate. You will oversee ground-up projects from early preconstruction through to final commissioning and closeout, working within a progressive culture that values inclusion, accountability, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Key Responsibilities:

• Full Lifecycle Leadership: Provide strategic direction on large-scale, ground-up ICI construction projects spanning the commercial, institutional, and multi-residential sectors.
• Preconstruction & Design Review: Lead design reviews, providing critical constructability and value optimization input during the early phases of a project.
• Methodology & Logistics: Develop detailed construction methodologies, sequencing plans, and site logistics strategies designed to optimize safety, schedule, and on-site productivity.
• Financial & Budget Management: Prepare and manage budgets at Class D, Class B, and Tender stages. Oversee tendering, subcontractor procurement, buy-outs, accurate forecasting, and margin protection.
• Contract Administration: Administer construction management (CM) and lump-sum contracts, efficiently handling open CM, converted CM delivery models, and executing CM-to-stipulated price conversions.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify project risks and opportunities, implementing robust mitigation or optimization strategies to keep projects on track.
• Team Mentorship: Build, mentor, and develop high-performing project teams, including Project Managers, Superintendents, and Coordinators.
• Stakeholder Relations: Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners to champion continuous improvement and support future business development efforts.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 15+ years of dedicated experience in ICI construction, including 8+ years of direct project management experience with a general contractor delivering mid-to-large-scale ground-up projects.
• Financial & Contractual Acumen: Advanced experience with budgeting (Class D, B, and Tender level), cost control, and managing construction management and stipulated price contracts.
• Technical Planning: High proficiency in scheduling, construction sequencing, and complex site logistics planning.
• Local Regulations: Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes, permitting processes, and safety regulations within British Columbia.
• Certification: Gold Seal Certification (GSC) is required.
• Mobility: A valid driver's license and the ability to balance office-based leadership with an active site presence.

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to collaborative delivery models such as Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Progressive Design-Build, or standard Design-Build frameworks.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Defined Progression: Clear, structured career pathways into senior executive operations.
• People-First Culture: Join a collaborative, highly respected national firm that heavily invests in ongoing professional development, leadership training, and certification support.
• Comprehensive Rewards: Highly competitive compensation package, comprehensive employer-paid health benefits, retirement savings programs, and annual performance-based reviews.

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