Principal Construction Manager

Mott MacDonald•Toronto, ON

6d•CA$200,000 - CA$245,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Construction Manager to play a pivotal leadership role in advancing our Construction Management (CM) and Construction Administration (CA) capabilities across Central Canada, with a primary focus on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). This is a strategic growth leadership position, responsible for driving the positioning, capture, and successful delivery of major Project Management/Construction Management (PM/CM) opportunities. The role will be instrumental in expanding Mott MacDonald’s market presence, strengthening client relationships, and scaling our CM/CA service offering in alignment with our broader Canadian growth strategy.

Requirements

20+ years of construction delivery experience on major infrastructure projects, including municipal water and wastewater conveyance, rail and transit, road/highway, and aviation.
Proven track record delivering projects using design-build, and alternative delivery models with public sector clients.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field or other relevant post-secondary certifications or designations.
Strong leadership experience building and developing high-performing teams within a construction management environment.
Demonstrated success in strategic planning, market positioning, teaming strategies, and proposal development and negotiations.
Established relationships with key contractor organizations, provincial agencies, and municipal clients, with the ability to leverage these networks into a strong project pipeline.
Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.
Experience managing stakeholder relationships and navigating complex project environments.
Goal-oriented with a strong drive to pursue, win, and successfully deliver work.
Proficiency with project and construction management tools, including Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

Lead the identification, pursuit, capture, and successful delivery of major Project Management/Construction Management (PM/CM) opportunities across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and broader Canadian market.
Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for Construction Management (CM) and Construction Administration (CA) services, supporting Mott MacDonald’s expansion across transit, land development, municipal infrastructure, and other key sectors.
Strengthen Mott MacDonald's market presence by building trusted client relationships, expanding strategic partnerships, and positioning the organization as a leader in complex infrastructure delivery.
Establish, standardize, and scale a nationally consistent Construction Management and Contract Administration service offering, embedding best practices, innovation, and delivery excellence across projects.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team by driving talent acquisition, succession planning, workforce development, employee engagement, and leadership growth.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client expectations.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to optimize project delivery processes, resource allocation, and workflows while maximizing productivity, efficiency, profitability, and service quality.
Provide executive oversight and leadership for complex, multidisciplinary construction and infrastructure programs from procurement through project closeout.
Champion excellence in health, safety, quality, schedule, budget, and risk management to ensure successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.
Oversee portfolio performance across multiple concurrent projects, proactively managing commercial results, operational efficiency, contractual obligations, and business risks.
Act as a senior client advisor, developing and maintaining strong relationships with public and private sector clients to support repeat business and long-term strategic growth.
Lead engagement with key stakeholders, including government agencies, regulatory authorities, contractors, consultants, and community partners.
Provide strategic guidance on delivery models, procurement strategies, construction methodologies, contract administration practices, and project controls.
Leverage industry best practices, innovation, and emerging technologies to improve project performance and enhance delivery capabilities.
Support project teams with executive-level technical leadership related to cost management, scheduling, quality assurance, risk mitigation, and construction execution.
Ensure compliance with client prequalification requirements, certifications, regulatory obligations, and industry standards.
Strengthen Mott MacDonald's ability to secure and deliver work with provincial agencies, municipalities, and major public-sector clients by advancing organizational capability, credibility, and operational maturity.
Collaborate with regional and national leadership teams to align construction management growth objectives with broader business strategies and market priorities.