Senior Project Manager or Project Director -Defence and Federal Facilities

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Mississauga, ON

10d•Remote

About The Position

GHD is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Project Director – Defence Projects to join their Canadian Operations in Ontario. This role focuses on the successful management and delivery of secure, high-complexity defence infrastructure projects for Canadian public-sector clients. The candidate will provide senior project leadership across a diverse defence portfolio, including military bases, armories, hangars, maintenance and storage facilities, training and recreational assets, industrial and logistics facilities, and civic buildings such as fire halls and police stations, supporting operations across land, air, and naval environments nationwide. The candidate will act as the primary point of accountability for scope, schedule, cost, risk, and delivery outcomes, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing interfaces with owners, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders. Experience delivering projects for Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is essential, along with a strong understanding of federal governance, security requirements, and alternative delivery models. This opportunity is ideal for a driven and experienced project manager looking to lead large, high-profile defence projects while contributing to the growth and capability of GHD’s defence and federal practice.

Requirements

A degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
12+ years of progressive project delivery experience, including at least 5 years on defence and/or federal projects
Demonstrated experience delivering projects for Defence Construction Canada (DCC) or similar federal agencies
Proven track record managing projects valued at $25M+
Strong understanding of federal procurement, governance, health & safety, and security requirements
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects of varying scope and complexity
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong commercial awareness

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/French is an asset
Projects delivered under alternative delivery models

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of defence and federal infrastructure projects, from planning and procurement through design, construction, and close-out
Establish project governance frameworks, including scope definition, execution strategies, work plans, schedules, budgets, and risk management plans
Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across architecture, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, security, and specialty disciplines
Act as the primary interface with clients, DCC, contractors, and delivery partners, ensuring alignment on objectives, responsibilities, and outcomes
Deliver projects under a range of alternative delivery models, such as Design-Build, Design-Build-Finance, Construction Management, Alliance, and P3, as well as traditional Design-Bid-Build
Manage security, compliance, and quality requirements associated with defence and controlled facilities
Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting repeat work and long-term programs
Mentor and support the development of junior project managers and project controls staff within GHD
Mentor and support project managers, engineers, and junior staff.
Contribute to building and strengthening delivery capability.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance project culture.
Uphold GHD’s commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental performance.