Project Director Jobs in Whitby, ON (NOW HIRING)

What is the opportunity?

We are a firm that does things a little differently. This is your opportunity to join our high-caliber, experienced group of professionals on a mission to re-imagine the future by changing the way that buildings are conceived and constructed.

Entuitive is looking for a Project Director, based out of our Toronto office.

We are passionate about our work and the talented individuals that get to deliver complex projects on a regular basis. Entuitive’s organization is designed for agility and navigated using guiding principles that enable them to achieve sustainable performance through progressive solutions to the most complex challenges. Their services encompass integrated structural engineering, building envelope, restoration, special projects, renovations consulting, advanced performance analysis, bridge design, construction engineering, and fire consulting services for both new and existing structures.

We are raising the bar in how we pursue and win our biggest work and grow our most influential relationships. Partnering with our Portfolio Client team, you will navigate and managing our major project pursuits. As Project Director, you will lead and manage the development and delivery of major civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a group of passion-fueled engineers, designers, technologists, and city-building experts who are always asking better questions, tackling every challenge as an opportunity, and relentlessly pursuing improvement.

What will you do?

Leadership & Mentoring

• Manage complex interdisciplinary teams and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, consultants, contractors, and government agencies.

• Mentor, coach, and develop staff through mentoring and providing ongoing feedback along with conducting annual review process to grow future leaders within the firm.

• Provide day-to-day guidance to teams ensuring collaborative environment where knowledge is shared, and creative solutions are supported.

• Foster a one-company approach by actively collaborating with discipline leaders across services, sector, and regions.

Project Management

• Lead, manage, and develop major civil engineering projects and provide technical expertise to the design and construction team.

• Oversee project management, project planning, and resource allocation activities to achieve project goals and objectives within designated timelines and budgets.

• Responsible for effective project management including managing project budgets and schedules using appropriate project control methods and resourcing plans to meet the needs of project deliverables.

• Active involvement in bid support of contractors including quantity calculations, cost estimating, construction sequencing, and scheduling.

• Ensure project work complies with Entuitive’s quality management system, health, and safety policies, and environmental requirements.

Technical Delivery

• Ensure project risks and opportunities are identified, tracked, and managed.

• Provide expertise to engineering teams ensuring high level of engineering by participating in technical reviews and instilling adherence to quality assurance trough established standards, guidelines, and best practices.

• Support a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to delivering quality work.

Business Development & Client Relations

• Maintain and develop client relationships, identify business development opportunities, and lead proposal development activities.

• Actively leverage existing client relationships and develop new client relationships, to grow project portfolio

• Actively coordinate with other individuals and groups within Entuitive for marketing and business development effrts, cross-selling between disciplines, work sharing, sharing of expertise, and development of technical standards.

• Provide project management and technical input into proposal development and working closely with proposal team to clearly demonstrate Entuitive’s capabilities.

• Maintain existing client relations by ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner and services offered exceed our clients’ expectations.

Requirements

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

• Professional Engineering (P. Eng) designation or equivalent.

• 20+ years of relevant experience in delivering major civil engineering projects.

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing interdisciplinary teams.

• Strong business acumen and experience in proposal development and project financial management.

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in the use of project management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar software.

• Experience with a variety of procurement models.

Benefits

Why Entuitive?

At Entuitive, we’re driven by a shared passion for creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence. We see what others can’t — connecting the big picture with the finest details to deliver solutions that push the boundaries of building design, construction, and operations.

We operate as one company, fostering a supportive culture built on teamwork, respect, and shared success. Our flexible hybrid work model (37.5-hour workweek), with three in-office days | four in office days if Edmonton empowers balance while keeping us connected and collaborative.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact, and truly cool projects that shape skylines and communities across Canada and beyond. We’re deeply committed to professional growth — from hands-on mentoring and technical training to continued education and defined pathways toward leadership — ensuring every team member can grow their career with purpose.

Compensation, Benefits, & Total Rewards

We believe in rewarding the expertise and dedication that drives our success.

• Competitive base salary aligned with experience, qualifications, and education

• Profit Sharing: An above-market, performance-based annual profit-sharing program with a strong track record of meaningful payouts.

• Ownership: Shareholder opportunities for long-term contribution and growth

• Retirement: RRSP matching up to 5%

• Health & wellness: Employer-paid health insurance, comprehensive wellness program, and generous parental leave

• Time off: Generous vacation plan based on experience

• Culture & community: Team-building activities, social events, and a supportive environment where we celebrate success together

For junior and intermediate team members, Entuitive offers a strong foundation for growth through dedicated mentoring, coaching, and diverse project exposure, supported by continuing education opportunities and clear career pathways to leadership.

For high-performing senior team members seeking to expand their impact, we offer a path to Owner roles (Associate, Senior Associate, and Principal). With shareholder ownership comes meaningful influence — the opportunity to shape Entuitive’s future and help carry our purpose forward.

About Entuitive

We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected, and supported. Entuitive will ensure that reasonable accommodations are made to persons with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes.

If you are excited about this opportunity and are interested in learning more about Entuitive, please check out our About Us page.

At Entuitive, we prioritize human-centric evaluation methods and do not utilize AI for screening or recruitment processes.