10107BR - Director, Project Delivery

Municipalities are the closest level of government to the public and employees take pride in making Halifax the best it can be. A municipal public servant makes a difference in the lives of over 400,000 people in the Halifax region. If you are committed to public service, have a desire to learn, grow, and give back to the community through your work, you may be the right fit for our organization.

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent full-time position of Director, Project Delivery with Public Works.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizes Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality's core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Public Works, the Director, Project Delivery is responsible for leading the planning and delivery of HRM's Roads and Active Transportation Capital Program, which includes roads, bridges, sidewalks, bike lanes, storm sewers, traffic signals, and accessibility improvements. This executive leadership role ensures the effective delivery of capital infrastructure projects while upholding high standards of engineering, project management, construction, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.

As a key member of the Public Works leadership team, the Director ensures that capital projects are aligned with HRM's strategic goals and are delivered efficiently, transparently, and in collaboration with internal and external partners. The role contributes to long-term municipal infrastructure sustainability while supporting continuous improvement, financial stewardship, and workforce excellence.

Key Responsibilities and Priorities:

• Strategic Leadership in Capital Program Delivery - Provide strategic oversight for the planning, execution, and delivery of HRM's Roads and Active Transportation Capital Program, including roads, bridges, sidewalks, bike lanes, storm sewers, and traffic signals. Set direction for project teams to ensure infrastructure investments align with municipal priorities and public service standards.
• Cross-Departmental & Stakeholder Collaboration - Foster strong working relationships across municipal departments, utility partners, industry stakeholders, and Regional Council. Represent Public Works in public forums and committee meetings, ensuring transparent communication and progress updates on capital projects.
• Engineering and Project Management Excellence - Oversee construction services, engineering standards, procurement, inspection, and contract administration. Ensure consistent application of technical standards, risk management practices, and performance measurement tools to support on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• People Leadership & Organizational Culture - Lead a diverse and multidisciplinary team with a focus on service excellence, employee development, and workplace inclusion. Establish clear expectations, evaluate performance, and support recruitment, retention, and succession planning while modeling HRM's core values.
• Innovation, Compliance & Continuous Improvement - Champion process innovation and best practices in municipal infrastructure delivery. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, collective agreements, and regulatory requirements, while continuously reviewing operational procedures to enhance quality, accountability, and transparency.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineering and project delivery leader with a minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in municipal infrastructure or a related public sector environment. They have a deep understanding of capital program delivery and bring a strategic approach to advancing transportation and public works infrastructure in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder setting.

They are a collaborative, values-driven professional who can balance technical excellence with public service priorities. With extensive experience leading complex, high-impact infrastructure projects, they bring clarity, innovation, and a strong sense of accountability to the role. A degree in engineering, project management, or a related discipline is required, with eligibility for or registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Nova Scotia considered a strong asset.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strategic Project Leadership - Brings proven expertise in capital infrastructure delivery, risk management, and engineering standards, while aligning initiatives with long-term municipal goals.
• Collaborative and Influential - Builds trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders, including elected officials, contractors, engineers, utility partners, and residents.
• Financial and Operational Acumen - Demonstrates experience in budget management, procurement, and compliance in a large, public-facing organization.
• Inclusive People Leadership - Promotes a respectful, inclusive workplace culture. Leads by example and fosters teamwork, performance development, and a commitment to employee well-being.
• Change and Innovation Champion - Thrives in environments requiring modernization and continuous improvement. Embraces technology and process innovation to improve project outcomes.

How we do what we do:

The core competencies needed for success in this role:

• Values & Ethics
• Communications
• Networking & Relationship Building
• Risk Management
• Decision Making
• Developing Others
• Visioning, Strategic Thinking and Innovation
• Teamwork & Cooperation
• Organizational Awareness
• Managing Change

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with Talent Acquisition when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process, please visit: Accommodation | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Dilruba Hussain, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at [email protected] or go to https://Halifax.ca/employment to submit your application package by 11:59 p.m. on June 5, 2025