Posted 17 days ago
Director, Construction
@ Brunel
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
Brunel is hiring a Director, Construction to lead construction execution on a major greenfield mining development in Canada, from detailed engineering through commissioning and handover. The role oversees EPCM and contractor construction services and carries significant travel and a sustained site presence. The posting states a full-time employment type but no salary, schedule or work arrangement.
Pay:
$150–$190 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Lead construction planning and execution across all project phases
- Oversee EPCM and contractor construction services
- Develop construction strategies, schedules, budgets and risk assessments
- Monitor progress, productivity, costs and KPIs
- Mentor construction and project delivery teams
Requirements summary:
- 15+ years delivering major capital projects
- Extensive EPCM project delivery experience
- Engineering degree or equivalent experience
- Proven leadership of large construction teams
- Extensive HSE and regulatory knowledge
- Experience in remote or challenging environments
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Director |
| Department | Project management |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
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Brunel
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Founded in 1975, we are a global specialist delivering customised project and workforce solutions to drive sustainable industry transformations through technology and talent. With 120+ offices and a powerful network of more than 12,000 specialists around the world, we deliver Project and Consulting Solutions, Workforce Solutions and Global Mobility Solutions that transform global projects in Renewables…
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| Year founded | 1975 |
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Brunel is currently seeking an experienced Director, Construction to lead the execution of a major greenfield mining development project in Canada. This executive-level leadership role will oversee all construction activities from detailed engineering through commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery against safety, schedule, budget, quality, and operational readiness objectives.
- Provide overall leadership for construction planning and execution across all phases of project delivery.
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Lead the development of construction strategies, execution plans, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments.
- Oversee EPCM and contractor construction services, ensuring alignment with project objectives and owner requirements.
- Review engineering deliverables and construction methodologies to optimize constructability and execution performance.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, project controls, commissioning, and operations teams.
- Monitor construction progress, productivity, costs, and key performance indicators.
- Identify and mitigate construction risks while resolving execution challenges proactively.
- Support workforce planning, labour strategy development, and contractor management activities.
- Lead development and implementation of Construction Execution Plans and site procedures.
- Provide mentoring and leadership to construction and project delivery teams.
- Ensure effective integration between construction, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
- Interface regularly with senior leadership and provide clear reporting on project performance.
- Drive continuous improvement and construction best practices across the project.
- 15+ years of experience delivering major capital projects within mining, heavy industrial, energy, or infrastructure environments.
- Extensive experience working within EPCM project delivery models.
- Engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Strong understanding of construction management, project controls, procurement, contracts, and commissioning interfaces.
- Proven leadership of large multidisciplinary construction teams and contractor organizations.
- Extensive knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements applicable to major projects.
- Experience delivering projects in remote or logistically challenging environments.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and executive presentation skills.
- Ability to build relationships across operations, engineering, construction, and corporate leadership teams.
- Experience with large-scale greenfield mining developments is strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting underground development, process plant construction, or major industrial infrastructure is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor senior project professionals and develop high-performing teams.
- Willingness to travel and maintain a significant site presence throughout construction and commissioning.
Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort - let us match you to your ideal position.
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