Senior Project Leader

About the Opportunity Turner & Townsend is seeking an accomplished Executive Project Director to provide strategic leadership on a landmark institutional infrastructure development program. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-profile project that will deliver lasting value to a diverse user community while shaping the future of recreation, wellness, and campus infrastructure. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, guiding the project through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness. This role requires an exceptional leader who can navigate complexity, drive collaboration, and ensure successful project outcomes from inception to completion. The Role As the Executive Project Director, you will provide executive-level project leadership and act as the owner's representative for a significant capital project. You will oversee governance, project controls, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and strategic decision-making while ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, quality, and operational objectives. Key Responsibilities • Lead the successful delivery of a major institutional and recreational infrastructure project. • Provide strategic direction and oversight throughout the entire project lifecycle. • Establish and maintain governance frameworks, reporting structures, and decision-making processes. • Manage project scope, budget, schedule, risk, quality, and change management activities. • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders. • Deliver executive-level reporting, recommendations, and project updates. • Support procurement and contract administration activities. • Lead stakeholder engagement and facilitate alignment among diverse interest groups. • Identify project risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes. • Oversee transition planning, commissioning, occupancy readiness, and project closeout. Required Experience • 15+ years of experience leading large-scale capital projects within institutional, higher education, recreation, healthcare, civic, or public-sector environments. • Demonstrated success delivering projects valued at $150M+ through all phases of development and execution. • Experience serving as an Owner's Representative, Project Director, Program Director, or Senior Project Executive. • Strong background in project governance, project controls, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex operating environments. • Experience working with executive leadership teams, boards, and governance committees. Education & Credentials • Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field. • PMP, P.Eng., PQS, OAA, LEED, or equivalent professional designation is considered an asset. What We're Looking For • Strategic and influential leader with exceptional executive presence. • Strong commercial, financial, and operational acumen. • Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to navigate complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. • Highly collaborative, solutions-oriented, and results-driven. 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 pe