Principal/Director, Major Projects, Justice

NORR • Toronto, ON

23h • CA$140,000 - CA$200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role reports into the above mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home or from a NORR office. This is an exciting time to join our team. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who are ready to contribute, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and help shape the future of the built environment. If you are looking for a place where your expertise will be valued, your career can grow, and your work will make a difference, we invite you to explore what is possible with us. We empower our employees to choose where they work whether remotely, from home or from one of our office locations because we believe flexibility, trust, and collaboration drive great results. Justice architecture demands multi-faceted design to uphold and express the legal process, and achieve efficient and functional operations, while maintaining a safe and secure environment. Our experience in the design of judicial buildings spans more than 30 years across all levels of government including courthouses, police facilities and detention and correctional centers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive experience leading large, multidisciplinary projects within an Architecture, Engineering, or professional services environment.
• Proven success delivering projects involving significant technical, financial, risk, and stakeholder complexity.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor Senior Project Managers and technical leaders while leading through collaboration and influence.

Nice To Haves

• Professional designation preferred (e.g., Architect, PMP, Professional Engineer, or equivalent industry certification).

Responsibilities

• Leading the successful delivery of large scale and complex projects from pursuit through completion.
• Providing executive oversight of sector project delivery, performance, quality, contractual commitments, and managing risk.
• Partnering with Practice Leaders, Operations, and Studio Managers to strengthen project delivery excellence across the organization.
• Mentoring and developing Senior Project Managers while building future project leadership capability.
• Advancing project delivery standards, governance, and best practices as a member of the Centre of Excellence.
• Building trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders, strengthening long-term partnerships through exceptional project outcomes.
• Supporting strategic pursuits by contributing project delivery expertise during planning, client presentations, and interviews.

Benefits

• The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape how people live, work, learn, and connect. As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering company, you will collaborate with talented professionals on projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Canada, the US, and the UK.
• At NORR we are committed to innovation, advancing sustainable design and helping our clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future. We invest in our employees by fostering continuous learning, encouraging innovative thinking, and creating opportunities to solve complex challenges, grow professionally and build meaningful careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal