Principal Construction Manager

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

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.

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.

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.

The expected salary range for this position is from $200,000 - $245,000.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.