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About the Role

As the senior lead and primary client relationship on your projects, you will deliver results in health & safety, quality, schedule, financial performance, and client satisfaction, while building high-performing, accountable teams aligned with Broccolini's values.

Responsibilities

Provide clear direction to project teams on priorities, standards, and expectations.
Model Broccolini's values and leadership behaviours.
Structure teams effectively, define roles clearly, and ensure team members are prepared for each project phase.
Hold regular 1:1s with documented follow-ups and drive KPI discipline.
Lead the team through the preconstruction process, ensuring budgets, schedules, logistics, procurement plans, and risk mitigation plans are complete.
Validate estimating assumptions and lead design reviews with consultants and clients.
Develop a risk mitigation plan early, with tracking and clear ownership.
Anticipate the impact of design, procurement, and coordination issues.
Champion COR-level safety, hold the team accountable for documentation, and intervene when unsafe conditions or behaviours are observed.
Plan proactively for high-risk work.
Ensure quality control plans are implemented and monitored.
Push for strong coordination and deliver complete, organized turnovers.
Oversee schedule creation, logic, critical path, and updates.
Hold PMs accountable to recovery plans when behind and work with trades to remove constraints.
Own project P&L and accurate forecasting.
Ensure timely billing and healthy cash flow.
Oversee claim strategy and contractual compliance.
Plan closeout early.
Serve as the senior day-to-day relationship lead for your clients.
Build strong working relationships with client PMs, consultants, and stakeholders.
Maintain structured communication and handle difficult conversations proactively.
Coach PMs on tone, expectation-setting, and issue framing.
Support pursuit strategies and major proposals with project delivery expertise.
Share client intelligence on priorities, budget sensitivity, and risk tolerance.
Join client interviews and pitches.
Represent Broccolini professionally across the industry.
Provide stretch assignments and structured feedback.
Support career growth.
Collaborate across estimating, real estate, finance, HSE, and corporate services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
20+ years of progressive experience in the construction industry, including significant experience leading complex construction projects.
Demonstrated experience overseeing large-scale Life Sciences construction projects.
Proven track record of managing project budgets, schedules, contractual obligations, and financial performance.
Significant experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, project controls, contract administration, procurement, and risk management.
Experience with construction delivery methods such as Construction Management, Design-Build, or other alternative delivery models is an asset.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Strong business acumen and the ability to make strategic decisions while maintaining a hands-on understanding of project execution.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Negotiation
Problem-solving
Business acumen
Project management
Construction management
Risk management
Financial management
Client relationship management

Location

Mississauga office

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

20+ years of progressive experience in the construction industry
Senior lead

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Engineering, or a related field

Benefits

Group Insurance Plan (three plans to choose from)
Telemedicine (24/7 access to a nurse or doctor)
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Training & Development Program
Maternity Leave Top-Up
Mentorship Program
An active social & wellness committee
Ample free parking
Free espresso, coffee, tea and snacks
Free catered lunches in the Mississauga office each week

About the Company

Broccolini is a family-owned, single-source provider of construction, development and real-estate services.
Our company caters to the industrial, commercial and residential markets in Canada.
Recognized for our quality workmanship, innovative technology, open collaboration, and exceptional standards, we offer a one-stop approach to the planning, development and construction of remarkable buildings.
Come join our growing team and enjoy an environment that allows you to be challenged through every project.

Equal Opportunity

Broccolini is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status or veteran status.
Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available at all stages of the recruitment process upon request.