Project Director: Industrial/Nuclear

Chandos

$175K — $225K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience delivering nuclear projects or in strictly regulated industrial environments is mandatory.
  • Over 10 years in industrial construction with significant senior leadership experience.
  • Proven success on projects exceeding $500M from a general contractor's viewpoint, ideally in a Project Director role or similar.
  • Candidates should already be functioning at a project director level, not pursuing their first such opportunity.
  • Strong understanding of commercial aspects like contracts, risk management, and financial forecasting.
  • A degree in Construction, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

  • Drive end-to-end project delivery focusing on schedule, cost, quality, and risk management.
  • Oversee subtrade strategies, contract negotiations, and commercial performance metrics.
  • Establish a clear execution rhythm for planning, tracking, and accountability across teams.
  • Build and lead high-performing teams with strong alignment to project goals and follow-through on initiatives.
  • Cultivate trusted relationships with stakeholders based on transparency, accountability, and results.

Benefits

  • Competitive bonus program included in compensation package.
  • Active recruitment for immediate hiring opportunities.
  • Commitment to transparent recruitment processes, with personal hiring decisions by the team.
Full Job Description
Location: Relocation to Upper Ottawa Valley
Work Model: A visible, hands-on presence on site is essential. This role requires a leader who is prepared to be where decisions are made, constraints are removed, and progress is driven.

Only applicants who meet all minimum qualifications will be considered.

The Opportunity

A leadership role where execution discipline, ownership, and team performance define success.

Chandos is seeking a Senior Project Director to lead major scope .This role is suited to a general contractor leader who drives predictable, disciplined delivery on complex, high-stakes projects and is most effective close to the work.

Role Overview

The Senior Project Director is accountable for driving consistent, predictable outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, quality, procurement, and risk.

You will lead through others, setting the tone for execution, building clarity in complex environments, and creating the conditions for high performance across the team. This includes establishing strong delivery rhythms, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, and maintaining control as project conditions evolve.

What You'll Own
  • End-to-end delivery across schedule, cost, quality, and risk
  • Subtrade strategy, contracts, and commercial performance
  • Clear execution rhythm: planning, tracking, and accountability
  • A high-performing team with strong alignment and follow-through
  • Trusted stakeholder relationships built on transparency and results


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Non Negotiable)
  • Experience delivering nuclear projects or similarly industrial regulated environments
  • 10+ years in industrial construction with senior leadership responsibility
  • Proven track record on $500M+ projects from a general contractor perspective, including operating at a Project Director or equivalent level of accountability
  • This role is intended for individuals already operating at a project director level, not those seeking their first opportunity at this scope
  • Strong commercial acumen (contracts, risk, forecasting, margin)
  • Degree in Construction, Engineering, or equivalent experience

What Sets You Apart
  • You have delivered large projects where control and predictability were imperatives
  • You build teams that perform better because you're there
  • You bring clarity to complex environments and make decisions that hold
  • You surface issues early with solutions, not noise
  • You are comfortable being visible, accountable, and on site when it matters


Vacancy Status

We are actively recruiting for this position.

AI Disclosure Statement: Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants, although we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription and AI tools may be integrated or embedded in third-party platforms and software. Some of Chandos' external staffing partners may use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.

Compensation Transparency

Expected salary band for this role is (depending on experience): $175,000 to 225,000+.

The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience. This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we'll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level.

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