Director, Construction Marks

What You'll Do
As Director, Construction for Mark's, you will lead the national delivery of $40-50M annual capital of construction projects across Canada, overseeing a portfolio of new stores, relocations, expansions, and complex renovations within active retail environments.What You'll Do
As Director, Construction for Mark's, you will lead the national delivery of $40-50M annual capital of construction projects across Canada, overseeing a portfolio of new stores, relocations, expansions, and complex renovations within active retail environments.
This Portfolio Includes
Refresh and renovation projects generally ranging from approximately $900K to $1.8M, with scope tailored through Good, Better, and Best investment tiersNew stores and relocations generally ranging from approximately $1.3M to $5.3M, depending on format, size, market, and landlord conditionsMultiple store formats, including Bigger, Bolder, Better, Mark's 50, Small Market Format, and WorkPro, delivered nationally in landlord-controlled environments
Reporting to the AVP, Design & Construction, you will be accountable for end-to-end execution across all provinces, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and in alignment with Mark's brand strategy, capital commitments, and customer experience objectives.
Lead delivery of Mark's national capital program across all provinces, including new stores, relocations, expansions, BBB conversions, and tiered refreshesDeliver the portfolio against approved budgets, opening dates, quality standards, and business-case commitments across a high-volume portfolioOversee the national portfolio of complex, multi-phased renovations in live stores, coordinating hoarding, merchandise moves, fixturing, signage, IT, loss prevention, and operational turnover while minimizing disruptionLead and develop a team of Project Managers and Coordinators located across Canada (5-10)Establish clear expectations, drive accountability, and enable consistent execution across regionsBuild team capability and structure to support Mark's growing multi-year investment program and diverse national formatsPartner with Real Estate, Leasing, Store Planning, Operations, and Finance to support site due diligence, Schedule C development, scope definition, capital planning, and business-case approvalsLead detailed estimates, project scopes, option analysis, and value-engineering strategies, including disciplined use of prototype learnings and repeatable unit pricingSelect and implement the appropriate delivery model, including Construction Management (CCDC5b) and Stipulated Sum (CCDC2), based on complexity, phasing, schedule, and riskOversee procurement and administration of construction contracts and consultant agreementsManage national relationships with general contractors, architects, engineers, fixture and millwork partners, signage vendors, and other specialized suppliersEnsure strong governance across project & portfolio budgets, tender, forecast, change management, schedule, safety, quality, closeout, and contract complianceProactively lead through your team of Project Managers, live-store phasing, landlord interfaces, permitting, fire-life-safety conditions, long-lead fixtures, and supply-chain risksServe as the senior construction partner to Mark's brand leadership, Operations, Real Estate, Store Planning, Procurement, Merchandising, and MarketingTranslate Mark's store strategy into executable project plans across BBB, Mark's 50, Small Market, WorkPro, and refresh formatsAlign construction milestones with merchandising, fixture installation, IT and LP commissioning, signage, store turnover, open-for-business dates, and grand openingsLead disciplined adoption of Lucernex and other project-management systems, standardized reporting, portfolio dashboards, and national governance routinesMaintain transparent portfolio reporting across budget, tender, forecast, actual cost, schedule risk, key decisions, and store-opening readinessUse portfolio data, post-project reviews, prototype learnings, and cost-per-square-foot benchmarks to improve future scopes and capital efficiencyEnable Project Managers and Coordinators through clear processes, tools, decision rights, and escalation pathways
What You Bring
12+ years of progressive experience in construction, with a strong focus on national, multi-site retail projectsProven experience leading construction teams and multi-site retail programs;
apparel, footwear, workwear, or specialty retail experience is strongly preferredDemonstrated experience delivering projects across multiple provinces within CanadaStrong understanding of retail brand standards, merchandising, fixturing, signage, customer experience, and the operational requirements of live-store renovationsDeep expertise in:Construction delivery methods (CM, Stipulated Sum)Construction contracts and procurement strategiesComplex, phased renovations in operating stores, including hoarding, merchandise relocations, fixture sequencing, and turnover planningCost estimation, capital planning, development, tender analysis, forecasting, scoping, value engineering, and cost-per-square-foot benchmarkingLeasing coordination, landlord work letters, Schedule C development, permitting, and base-building interfacesStrong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar national capital programs and balancing customer experience, return on capital, and speed to marketHighly effective cross-functional leader with the ability to influence senior stakeholdersStrong focus on systems, reporting, and enabling high-performing teams to execute efficiently at scale
We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:
Comprehensive benefits and retirement programsPerformance incentives, Continuing Education ProgramsOther perks to support your well-beingCareer growth opportunities and product discounts
This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.
We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.
About Us
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.
Accommodations
We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.
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