Director – Project Management in Calgary

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

As a Turner & Townsend Project Management Director, you’ll be responsible for department-related management services within multiple geographic markets, programs, or client accounts to achieve the company's strategic business objectives.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Provide formal supervision, coaching, and day-to-day leadership to project management staff.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning for the team.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set development goals, and create growth pathways for staff.
• Establish team schedules, assign work, and ensure cross-training across capabilities.
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Project Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Lead all phases of project delivery for major and high-profile real estate clients, including procurement, contracting, planning, execution, and closeout.
• Ensure processes related to contract procurement, negotiation, execution, and administration are accurate, timely, and compliant with organizational standards.
• Direct complex project reviews and ensure delivery teams meet quality, cost, schedule, and risk targets.
• Identify project risks early and lead the development of mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Elevate delivery methodologies by introducing new techniques, processes, and best practices.

Business Strategy, Growth & Client Leadership

• Strengthen existing client relationships and support business development initiatives to grow new opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and industry expertise.
• Negotiate with senior executives and external partners to achieve outcomes aligned with client and organizational objectives.
• Represent Turner & Townsend’s values, brand, and capabilities in the market.

Financial & Commercial Accountability

• Maintain full responsibility for the financial performance of market, program, and client accounts.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for assigned portfolios.
• Monitor profitability, utilization, margins, and commercial risk across multiple projects.
• Drive operational efficiencies and ensure strong commercial governance across all engagements.

Innovation, Governance & Leadership Influence

• Apply deep multidisciplinary knowledge and commercial awareness to improve practice areas and influence organizational standards.
• Conceptualize and implement new methods, processes, and frameworks across the business.
• Resolve highly complex or unique business challenges through advanced critical thinking and innovative problem-solving.
• Serve as a role model for ethical conduct, integrity, and client-first service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 12-15 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles and the ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions.
• Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Ability to exchange sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Expert organizational skills with an unrivaled inquisitive mindset.

Additional Information

• 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.
• 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.

Turner & Townsend is dedicated to encouraging a safe, healthy, and accessible environment. We are an equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.