Project Director: Industrial/Nuclear

Chandos • Ottawa, ON

5d • CA$175,000 - CA$225,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Chandos is seeking a Senior Project Director to lead major scope projects. This role is suited to a general contractor leader who drives predictable, disciplined delivery on complex, high-stakes projects and is most effective close to the work. The Senior Project Director is accountable for driving consistent, predictable outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, quality, procurement, and risk. You will lead through others, setting the tone for execution, building clarity in complex environments, and creating the conditions for high performance across the team. This includes establishing strong delivery rhythms, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, and maintaining control as project conditions evolve.

Requirements

• Experience delivering nuclear projects or similarly industrial regulated environments
• 10+ years in industrial construction with senior leadership responsibility
• Proven track record on $500M+ projects from a general contractor perspective, including operating at a Project Director or equivalent level of accountability
• This role is intended for individuals already operating at a project director level, not those seeking their first opportunity at this scope
• Strong commercial acumen (contracts, risk, forecasting, margin)
• Degree in Construction, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• Delivered large projects where control and predictability were imperatives
• Build teams that perform better because you’re there
• Bring clarity to complex environments and make decisions that hold
• Surface issues early with solutions, not noise
• Comfortable being visible, accountable, and on site when it matters

Responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery across schedule, cost, quality, and risk
• Subtrade strategy, contracts, and commercial performance
• Clear execution rhythm: planning, tracking, and accountability
• A high-performing team with strong alignment and follow-through
• Trusted stakeholder relationships built on transparency and results

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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