Principal Construction Manager

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Construction Manager to play a pivotal leadership role in advancing our Construction Management (CM) and Construction Administration (CA) capabilities across Central Canada, with a primary focus on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

This is a strategic growth leadership position, responsible for driving the positioning, capture, and successful delivery of major Project Management/Construction Management (PM/CM) opportunities. The role will be instrumental in expanding Mott MacDonald’s market presence, strengthening client relationships, and scaling our CM/CA service offering in alignment with our broader Canadian growth strategy.

• Lead the identification, pursuit, capture, and successful delivery of major Project Management/Construction Management (PM/CM) opportunities across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and broader Canadian market.
• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for Construction Management (CM) and Construction Administration (CA) services, supporting Mott MacDonald’s expansion across transit, land development, municipal infrastructure, and other key sectors.
• Strengthen Mott MacDonald's market presence by building trusted client relationships, expanding strategic partnerships, and positioning the organization as a leader in complex infrastructure delivery.
• Establish, standardize, and scale a nationally consistent Construction Management and Contract Administration service offering, embedding best practices, innovation, and delivery excellence across projects.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team by driving talent acquisition, succession planning, workforce development, employee engagement, and leadership growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client expectations.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to optimize project delivery processes, resource allocation, and workflows while maximizing productivity, efficiency, profitability, and service quality.
• Provide executive oversight and leadership for complex, multidisciplinary construction and infrastructure programs from procurement through project closeout.
• Champion excellence in health, safety, quality, schedule, budget, and risk management to ensure successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Oversee portfolio performance across multiple concurrent projects, proactively managing commercial results, operational efficiency, contractual obligations, and business risks.
• Act as a senior client advisor, developing and maintaining strong relationships with public and private sector clients to support repeat business and long-term strategic growth.
• Lead engagement with key stakeholders, including government agencies, regulatory authorities, contractors, consultants, and community partners.
• Provide strategic guidance on delivery models, procurement strategies, construction methodologies, contract administration practices, and project controls.
• Leverage industry best practices, innovation, and emerging technologies to improve project performance and enhance delivery capabilities.
• Support project teams with executive-level technical leadership related to cost management, scheduling, quality assurance, risk mitigation, and construction execution.
• Ensure compliance with client prequalification requirements, certifications, regulatory obligations, and industry standards.
• Strengthen Mott MacDonald's ability to secure and deliver work with provincial agencies, municipalities, and major public-sector clients by advancing organizational capability, credibility, and operational maturity.
• Collaborate with regional and national leadership teams to align construction management growth objectives with broader business strategies and market priorities.

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:  

• 20+ years of construction delivery experience on major infrastructure projects, including municipal water and wastewater conveyance, rail and transit, road/highway, and aviation.
• Proven track record delivering projects using design-build, and alternative delivery models with public sector clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field or other relevant post-secondary certifications or designations.
• Strong leadership experience building and developing high-performing teams within a construction management environment.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, market positioning, teaming strategies, and proposal development and negotiations.
• Established relationships with key contractor organizations, provincial agencies, and municipal clients, with the ability to leverage these networks into a strong project pipeline.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships and navigating complex project environments.
• Goal-oriented with a strong drive to pursue, win, and successfully deliver work.
• Proficiency with project and construction management tools, including Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe, and Bluebeam.