Senior Director, Project Delivery

Overview

Build Nova Scotia is seeking a seasoned leader to drive the delivery of complex, high‑profile infrastructure projects that create lasting value for Nova Scotians. The Senior Director, Project Delivery will lead multidisciplinary teams, shape delivery approaches, and ensure public investments are executed with excellence, integrity, within budget, on time and with a focus on public impact.

Opportunity

Halifax, NS

Full‑time

$2,422.16 - $3,330.47 / week

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Pension plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and General Illness Leaves
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery across the full lifecycle: direct multidisciplinary teams through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Define and own project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria with internal and external partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with regulatory and policy requirements.
• Structure delivery units that scale and adapt to sector needs across housing, institutional buildings, marine infrastructure, connectivity, and land, parks, and ports.
• Set delivery methodologies, resource plans, and capability development to meet portfolio demand.
• Foster collaborative, collegiate relationships with government partners, clients, regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors.
• Oversee consultant and contractor performance to align scope, schedule, budget, and quality commitments.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and risks clearly to executives and stakeholders; partner with the PMO on reporting.
• Implement rigorous project governance, risk mitigation, and change control across the portfolio.
• Identify, assess, and manage technical, financial, and regulatory risks; lead regular audits and continuous improvement of delivery standards.
• Develop high performing teams: lead, mentor, and develop project teams to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable culture.
• Remove obstacles, resolve conflicts, and create clear roadmaps for team and individual success.
• Positively contribute to developing and maintaining the culture of Build Nova Scotia and role model our values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Master's degree in business, public administration, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in project delivery for complex infrastructure programs, including experience with collaborative design‑build models.
• Proven track record delivering portfolios that include marine, institutional, housing, public spaces, and connectivity projects.
• Strong financial acumen and experience analysing engineering and financial reports.
• Strategic, trusted partner who builds effective relationships with staff, government clients, and executive leadership.
• Builder of high performing teams who assesses strengths, addresses gaps, and sets clear expectations.
• Exceptional communicator with political acuity and the ability to represent Build Nova Scotia in high‑profile settings.
• Process driven and highly organized with strong judgment and adaptability in complex environments.

Compensation

Pay Grade: NSL-17. Salary Range: $4,844.32 - $6,660.94 bi‑weekly.

Employment Equity Statement

Build Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self‑identify on your application.