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Project Director - Civil Infrastructure
@ Canterra Group
Maple, Ontario
Overview
Canterra Group is hiring a Project Director in Vaughn, ON for a full-time executive role overseeing a portfolio of civil infrastructure projects. The role reports to senior ownership and covers project delivery, financial performance, safety, staffing and client relationships. The posting states a $300,000 total compensation package.
Responsibilities:
- Lead multiple active civil infrastructure projects
- Oversee operational performance and financial reporting
- Manage safety, staffing and risk across projects
- Maintain client relationships and drive project delivery
- Mentor project managers and operational teams
Requirements summary:
- 15+ years civil infrastructure or heavy construction experience
- Experience leading multiple projects or portfolios
- Strong financial, operational and commercial management skills
- Background in municipal, transportation, utility or heavy civil work
- Engineering or construction management background preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Executive |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Construction Management |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Canterra Group
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Full company description
Canterra Group is a boutique executive search firm specializing in the North American Real Estate Development sector. We work in partnership with award winning real estate developers in the residential and commercial sector to build high performance project team
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- 2,338
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 6
- Reported office locations
- 43 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, Ontario M4P 1A2, CA
- Other recorded names
- Canterra Group
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Canterra Group is a boutique executive search firm specializing in the North American Real Estate Development sector. We work in partnership with award winning real estate developers in the residential and commercial sector to build high performance project team
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 2-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 39 |
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Project Director – Civil Infrastructure
Location: Vaughn, ON
Compensation: $300,000 total package
Build More Than Projects. Help Lead the Business.
We are partnering with one of Ontario’s leading civil infrastructure contractors as they continue to expand their operations across municipal, transportation, utility, and heavy civil construction projects.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Project Director, Operations Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Construction Manager seeking greater influence over project delivery, business operations, financial performance, and long-term growth strategy.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
• Executive leadership role reporting directly to senior ownership
• Oversight of a portfolio of major infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to mentor and develop Project Managers and operational teams
• Strong project backlog and long-term growth plans
• Well-established contractor with an excellent industry reputation
• Competitive executive compensation package including bonus and benefits
The Role
The Project Director will provide leadership across multiple active projects while overseeing operational performance, financial reporting, safety, staffing, risk management, client relationships, and overall project delivery.You will work closely with senior leadership to drive operational excellence and support the continued growth of the business.
What We’re Looking For
• 15+ years of civil infrastructure or heavy construction experience
• Experience leading multiple projects or project portfolios
• Strong financial, operational, and commercial management skills
• Background in municipal, transportation, utility, or heavy civil construction
• Proven ability to develop teams and build client relationships
• Engineering or Construction Management background preferred
Confidential Inquiry
All Application are confidential. Many of the strongest candidates are not actively searching.If you’re open to a confidential discussion regarding the organization, compensation, leadership structure, and long-term growth opportunities, we’d welcome the conversation.
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