Overview
Director, Waterproofing Jobs in Vaughan, ON at Confidential
Position Summary
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Waterproofing leads all waterproofing operations within a construction environment, ensuring successful execution of projects across commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors. This role is responsible for overseeing field operations, project delivery, technical standards and financial performance of the waterproofing division.
This role is for a new vacancy in the organisation and is being actively recruited for.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all waterproofing operations across projects, including foundation systems, roofing, membranes, drainage systems, flashing, and specialty applications
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure delivery is safe, on time, and aligned with specifications
- Manage and support project managers, superintendents, and field teams to drive performance and accountability
- Coordinate closely with other construction divisions (excavation, forming, civil) to ensure proper sequencing and integration of waterproofing scope
- Monitor project progress, conduct site reviews, and resolve technical or operational challenges as they arise
- Drive financial performance by managing budgets, tracking job costs, and maintaining strong margins
- Support estimating and preconstruction efforts, including bid strategy, scope definition, constructability reviews, and value engineering
- Ensure proper selection and installation of waterproofing systems, including membranes, coatings, flashing, and drainage solutions
- Oversee quality control processes, inspections, and testing to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and long-term performance standards
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team across operations, project management, and field crews
- Establish and reinforce a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety regulations and industry standards
- Develop and maintain relationships with general contractors, developers, and key clients to support repeat business and growth
- Contribute to business development efforts, including securing new work and expanding the waterproofing portfolio
- Identify operational risks, particularly related to water intrusion and system failure, and implement mitigation strategies
Qualifications & Experience
- 7+ years of experience in construction, with a strong focus on waterproofing or building systems
- 5+ years in a senior leadership role within a construction or specialty subcontracting environment
- Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects and field teams
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, and site logistics
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred
Working Environment
- This role will be performed in an Office based environment with regular site visits.
Compliance & Transparency
In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, interviewed candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).
Use of Artificial Intelligence
We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applications for this role. All hiring decisions are made by our internal team.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace, free of bias and discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where feasible.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.
Pay: $130,000.00-$170,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Please briefly describe your experience with waterproofing/building systems and your leadership experience, including team size and scope of responsibility
Experience:
- Construction: 6 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Director, Waterproofing
Company: Confidential
Location: Vaughan, ON
