Overview
Project Director Jobs in Greater Toronto Area, Canada at Insight Global
Title: Project Director
Company: Insight Global
Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Type: Permanent
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Rate: $250,000/year – $280,000/year
JOB DESCRIPTION
This leading North American construction company is looking for a Project Director to lead an exciting aviation project. You will be overseeing the delivery of large-scale, multidisciplinary builds that make a lasting impact on communities. You will operate at the intersection of engineering, finance, and governance. You'll be responsible for developing project strategies, leading high-performing teams, optimizing resource allocation, and driving innovation in delivery models such as P3 and Alliance structures.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
– 15+ years of construction experience, with 10+ years in senior lead roles (Senior Project Manager or Director).
– Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering or related discipline
P.Eng., PMP, or equivalent required
– Successfully led 2+ aviation projects over $500M under P3, EPC, or Design-Build models.
– Experienced in high-risk, high-impact sectors (e.g., airports, healthcare, institutional, mega-projects).
– Proven leadership of joint ventures (JV) with 5+ partners and multinational teams.
– Expertise in project financing, capital planning, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution.
– Strong command of regulatory frameworks including environmental, indigenous, and public-sector procurement.
– Politically astute with experience engaging government bodies, boards, and C-suite executives.
– Advanced enterprise-level risk management and digital transformation leadership.
– Track record of embedding safety culture at the organizational level.