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The Project Director ensures projects meet schedule, budget, safety, quality, and client ... Manage client relationships post‑award to ensure exceptional client experience and retention.

Project Director The Project Director is accountable for the quality and execution of major ... Preconstruction * Develop, manage, and maintain new and existing client, consultant and trade ...

... with direct exposure to project delivery, business planning, and leadership decision-making. In this role, you will help ensure Turner & Townsend has the workforce visibility and resourcing ...

Minimum of 5 years of direct project management experience required, with senior roles typically requiring 7+ years managing increasingly complex construction projects up to $50M in value Skills ...

Completed education in a construction-related discipline as well as demonstrated, progressive experience in General Contracting; direct project management of large institutional or commercial ...

... direct authority. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Governance amp; Prioritization * Own the project intake, prioritization, and approval process, ensuring every initiative maps clearly to strategic ...

Reporting to the Director, Preconstruction, we are seeking a diligent and collaborative ... Report regularly on project financial performance to senior management * Prepare invoices, track ...

Reporting to the Director, Preconstruction, we are seeking a diligent and collaborative ... Report regularly on project financial performance to senior management * Prepare invoices, track ...

Eng., CET, or PQS designations * 1-3 years' "hands-on" experience in the capacity of project coordinator supplemented by other aspects of construction management including cost estimating, direct ...

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Director Project Management information

What is the difference between Director Project Management vs Project Manager?

AspectDirector Project ManagementProject Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple projects, strategic planning, and department leadershipManages individual projects, coordinates tasks, and ensures project delivery
Required CredentialsTypically requires PMP, PMI-SP, or PgMP certifications; extensive experienceOften requires PMP or CAPM certification; relevant experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, strategic, often in corporate or large organizationsOperational, team-focused, often in various industries
ScopeBroader organizational impact, long-term planningSpecific project deliverables, short to medium term

The main difference between a Director Project Management and a Project Manager lies in scope and responsibilities. The Director oversees multiple projects and strategic initiatives, while the Project Manager focuses on executing individual projects. Both roles often require PMP certification and experience, but the Director's role is more strategic and leadership-oriented.

What does a project management director do?

The responsibilities of a project management director involve the development of a strategy on behalf of a company or organization. They determine the scope of each project, including goals, timeline, budget, and objective. During the planning process, they often collaborate with people in each department. Other duties include overseeing teams assigned to different projects and encouraging development in certain areas on behalf of the organization. Qualifications to become a project management director include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, IT, or a related field as well as experience. Voluntary professional certifications are available.

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Director of Project Management

Turner & Townsend

Calgary, AB • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world

Who are you?

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Director, Strategic Program Delivery to work alongside our North American Sector Leads to support our aspiration to transform asset operations across our Energy & Natural Resources Portfolio.

Job Description

As the Director of Project Management, you will be involved in:

  • A service/delivery leader, ensuring Turner & Townsend’s methods and standards are embedded across all commissions.
  • Support business development by leveraging deep technical expertise in Construction and Project Management to build trust and credibility.
  • Drive program assurance, quality control, and performance improvement across managed services.
  • Support growth campaigns by articulating our capabilities and value proposition in the marketplace
  • Mentor and develop teams to strengthen delivery capability and consistency.
  • Champion our digital tools enablers to enhance project controls and reporting.
  • Requires ability to shape service offerings from the ground up

Ideal Profile

  • Genuine, proven expertise with strong downstream experience in Energy & Natural Resources.
  • Background with major EPCs and operators to relate from both sides of the industry.
  • Highly personable, well-connected, and respected in the energy sector.
  • Skilled in program delivery, assurance, and team leadership, especially related to construction and project management teams.
  • Comfortable in a client-facing advisory role, with expectation to be a primary business developer.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or field related to construction. 
  • Graduate degree in construction management or engineering is preferred. 
  • 15+ years of relevant project and program management experience.
  • 2+ years managing high performing programs in a consulting environment. 
  • Knowledge of multiple project delivery methods   
  • Proven track record of leading programs  
  • Demonstrated experience providing leadership of a team in an integrated project delivery organization.   
  • Demonstrated experience in negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts as part of a multi-billion-dollar program.   
  • Proven track record of following through on commitments.   
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering major capital programs successfully (on budget, on time, meeting safety and quality standards within approved scope)   
  • Proven track record of building consultative and collaborative partnerships. 
  • Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills.

Additional Information

What's in it for you... 

  • 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services) 
  • Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program 
  • RRSP option with company matching 
  • Annual learning and development budget 
  • Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth 
  • Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
  • We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days   
  • A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives 
  • Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging 

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.