Director, Construction (Life Sciences)

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Broccolini is a family-owned, single-source provider of construction, development and real-estate services. Our company caters to the industrial, commercial and residential markets in Canada. Recognized for our quality workmanship, innovative technology, open collaboration, and exceptional standards, we offer a one-stop approach to the planning, development and construction of remarkable buildings. Come join our growing team and enjoy an environment that allows you to be challenged through every project.

Director, Construction (Life Sciences) Opportunity

A Director, Construction (Life Sciences) at Broccolini will lead project teams and own delivery of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. As the senior lead and primary client relationship on your projects, you will deliver results in health & safety, quality, schedule, financial performance, and client satisfaction, while building high-performing, accountable teams aligned with Broccolini's values.

Vacancy Status: Current Opportunity

What you will do as a Director, Construction (Life Sciences):

• Team leadership: Provide clear direction to project teams on priorities, standards, and expectations. Model Broccolini's values and the leadership behaviours expected at a Director level, and stay calm and steady in high-pressure situations.
• Structure and accountability: Structure teams effectively, define roles clearly, and ensure team members are prepared for each project phase (preconstruction, execution, closeout). Hold regular 1:1s with documented follow-ups and drive KPI discipline across cost reports, schedules, procurement logs, and HSE compliance.
• Preconstruction and planning: Lead the team through the preconstruction process. Ensure budgets, schedules, logistics, procurement plans, and risk mitigation plans are complete before mobilization, validate estimating assumptions, and lead design reviews with consultants and clients to eliminate constructability issues.
• Risk management: Develop a risk mitigation plan early, with tracking and clear ownership, and anticipate the impact of design, procurement, and coordination issues.
• Safety leadership: Champion COR-level safety, hold the team accountable for documentation, intervene when unsafe conditions or behaviours are observed, and plan proactively for high-risk work.
• Quality: Ensure quality control plans are implemented and monitored, push for strong coordination (mock-ups, pre-installation meetings, inspections), and deliver complete, organized turnovers with no legacy issues.
• Schedule: Oversee schedule creation, logic, critical path, and updates, hold PMs accountable to recovery plans when behind, and work with trades to remove constraints.
• Financial performance and closeout: Own project P&L and accurate forecasting, ensure timely billing and healthy cash flow, oversee claim strategy and contractual compliance, and plan closeout early (O&M manuals, as-builts, warranties, deficiency management).
• Client relationships: Serve as the senior day-to-day relationship lead for your clients, build strong working relationships with client PMs, consultants, and stakeholders, maintain structured communication, and handle difficult conversations proactively. Coach PMs on tone, expectation-setting, and issue framing.
• Business development: Support pursuit strategies and major proposals with project delivery expertise, share client intelligence on priorities, budget sensitivity, and risk tolerance, join client interviews and pitches, and represent Broccolini professionally across the industry.
• Talent development and collaboration: Provide stretch assignments and structured feedback, support career growth, and collaborate across estimating, real estate, finance, HSE, and corporate services.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 20+ years of progressive experience in the construction industry, including significant experience leading complex construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing large-scale Life Sciences construction projects
• Proven track record of managing project budgets, schedules, contractual obligations, and financial performance.
• Significant experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project controls, contract administration, procurement, and risk management.
• Experience with construction delivery methods such as Construction Management, Design-Build, or other alternative delivery models is an asset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to make strategic decisions while maintaining a hands-on understanding of project execution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
  

Why You’ll Love Working at Broccolini:

Broccolini is a fast-growing company that offers a multi-market approach, a dynamic working environment, a competitive compensation program and excellent benefits such as:

• Group Insurance Plan (three plans to choose from)
• Telemedicine (24/7 access to a nurse or doctor)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Training & Development Program
• Maternity Leave Top-Up
• Mentorship Program
• An active social & wellness committee
• Ample free parking
• Free espresso, coffee, tea and snacks
• Free catered lunches in the Mississauga office each week

Additional Information:

Broccolini uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, select, and/or assess candidates during the recruitment process.

Broccolini thanks all interested applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.