City : Calgary

Category : Direct Hire

Industry : Recruitment/Staffing

Employer : The Adecco Group

Adecco is currently hiring a Project Director for a permanent opportunity with a leading employee-owned construction company. This role is ideal for a highly experienced construction leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and has a proven track record delivering large-scale ICI commercial, institutional, and multi-residential projects.

In this position, you will oversee the full lifecycle delivery of multiple construction projects while leading and mentoring project teams, managing client relationships, and supporting business development initiatives. You will play a key role in driving project success through strategic leadership, financial oversight, risk management, and operational excellence.

• Salary: $180K-$200K base, Profit Sharing, Employee Owned, Allowance, RRSP, Full Benefits

• Location: Calgary, AB (site and office travel required)

• Schedule: Monday - Friday

• Employment Type: Permanent | Full-time

• Vacancy Status: We are actively recruiting for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and support staff across multiple projects

• Foster a collaborative culture focused on communication, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Determine and secure project resources required to meet project commitments and timelines

• Guide project teams through bidding, budgeting, and pre-construction activities

• Manage client relationships throughout the project lifecycle to ensure exceptional service and repeat business

• Oversee Project Execution Plans, including budgets, schedules, staffing, milestones, deliverables, and risk management

• Manage contract oversight, commercial strategies, and delivery models including Design-Bid-Build, Construction Management, Progressive Design-Build, and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

• Develop construction sequencing, site logistics, and methodologies to optimize safety, productivity, and scheduling

• Drive project forecasting and financial reporting while ensuring risks are identified and mitigated

• Champion safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives across project teams

• Support business development activities, proposals, project interviews, and client presentations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and industry partners

• Represent the organization externally and contribute to strategic corporate initiatives

• Travel between project sites and offices as required

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work and reside in Canada

• Minimum 15+ years of ICI commercial construction experience

• Minimum 10+ years of direct construction project management experience

• Proven success delivering ground-up commercial, institutional, and multi-residential construction projects

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent industry experience

• Strong understanding of provincial building codes, permitting processes, and safety regulations

• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, diplomacy, and conflict-resolution skills

• Strong financial forecasting and reporting experience

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and teams

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Valid driver’s license required

• Experience with collaborative delivery models such as IPD, Progressive Design-Build, and Design-Build is considered an asset

• Gold Seal Certification (GSC) is considered an asset

• Knowledge of LEED principles and sustainable construction practices is considered an asset

• Familiarity with advanced scheduling, estimating, and project controls software beyond MS Project is considered an asset

Why Apply

• Join a 100% employee-owned company where every employee has the opportunity to become an owner

• Competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive employer-paid health, dental, vision, and employee assistance benefits

• RRSP matching program to support long-term financial security

• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities

• Leadership conferences and company-wide engagement initiatives

• Annual salary reviews and employee recognition programs

• Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and people-first work culture

• Opportunity to lead impactful and high-profile construction projects across Canada

Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team is ready to welcome you and support you on your path to success.

At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values — Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity — by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.

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