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Construction Director - KENAIDAN/MURPHY JOINT VENTURE (Greater Toronto Area, ON)
Kenaidan and Murphy are excited to announce a joint venture dedicated to bringing global innovation to infrastructure projects across Ontario.
Project Overview:
The Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project is a significant undertaking by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to expand and modernize Bloor-Yonge station – Canada’s busiest subway hub. This initiative is focused on meeting both current and future ridership needs by improving the station’s efficiency, capacity, and accessibility.
The Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) is committed to transforming the station to enable faster, more reliable, and more comfortable travel throughout the Greater Toronto Area. The project will deliver upgraded facilities, contributing to a safer, cleaner, and higher-capacity subway system for passengers.
Who we are:
Founded in 1974, Kenaidan continues to be a fixture as a dynamic construction firm dedicated to creating structures that will contribute to the well-being of our community and enhance the fabric of our communities for years to come. Our confidence in our expertise and passion for our work has allowed us to deliver an array of projects with unmatched precision, quality, and efficiency. From general contracting to construction management, we deploy a collaborative approach, embedding innovation and sustainability into every project. #TeamKenaidan
Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America as a leading international specialist engineering and construction company. Founded in 1951, we are committed to improving life through delivering world-class infrastructure, providing engineered solutions across transportation, natural resources, energy, and water sectors. With around 4,000 engineers, professional managers, and skilled operatives internationally, we work together as One Murphy to ensure project success. #MoveToMurphy
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees’ work-life balance with a competitive compensation package including:
We currently have an opening in Toronto, ON for a:
Construction Director
The Construction Director will be responsible for overall construction strategy, execution, and performance, coordinating closely with design, engineering, owner, and contractor partners to successfully deliver the work.
How will you contribute to the team?
To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
Construction Leadership & Delivery
Interface & Stakeholder Management
Risk, Safety & Performance Management
Team & Contractor Oversight
Qualifications & Experience:
Think you're the right fit?
Apply today! Check in regularly for new opportunities on our website or stay up to date by following our social media platforms.
Kenaidan: LinkedIn, Instagram, Murphy: LinkedIn, Instagram.
We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
The KMJV does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies, employment services or head hunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any resume or other information received from an agency not approved by us will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. We will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.
We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Project Overview:
The Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project is a significant undertaking by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to expand and modernize Bloor-Yonge station – Canada’s busiest subway hub. This initiative is focused on meeting both current and future ridership needs by improving the station’s efficiency, capacity, and accessibility.
The Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) is committed to transforming the station to enable faster, more reliable, and more comfortable travel throughout the Greater Toronto Area. The project will deliver upgraded facilities, contributing to a safer, cleaner, and higher-capacity subway system for passengers.
Who we are:
Founded in 1974, Kenaidan continues to be a fixture as a dynamic construction firm dedicated to creating structures that will contribute to the well-being of our community and enhance the fabric of our communities for years to come. Our confidence in our expertise and passion for our work has allowed us to deliver an array of projects with unmatched precision, quality, and efficiency. From general contracting to construction management, we deploy a collaborative approach, embedding innovation and sustainability into every project. #TeamKenaidan
Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America as a leading international specialist engineering and construction company. Founded in 1951, we are committed to improving life through delivering world-class infrastructure, providing engineered solutions across transportation, natural resources, energy, and water sectors. With around 4,000 engineers, professional managers, and skilled operatives internationally, we work together as One Murphy to ensure project success. #MoveToMurphy
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees’ work-life balance with a competitive compensation package including:
- Top wages
- Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
- Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
- Paid Time Off
We currently have an opening in Toronto, ON for a:
Construction Director
The Construction Director will be responsible for overall construction strategy, execution, and performance, coordinating closely with design, engineering, owner, and contractor partners to successfully deliver the work.
How will you contribute to the team?
To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
Construction Leadership & Delivery
- Provide overall leadership for construction activities as the project transitions from progressive design into construction.
- Develop and execute construction strategies, methodologies, phasing plans, and site logistics for work in a highly constrained, operational rail environment.
- Lead construction planning, mobilization, and sequencing to minimize impacts to live transit operations.
- Oversee construction progress against schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
Interface & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary construction interface with the Owner, TTC operations, design teams, contractors, and third‑party stakeholders.
- Coordinate design‑construction integration, ensuring constructability, risk mitigation, and alignment with project objectives.
- Manage interfaces with utilities, third‑party agencies, and adjacent projects.
Risk, Safety & Performance Management
- Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with rail safety, transit authority, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and proactively manage construction risks, claims exposure, and change management.
- Oversee quality assurance/quality control programs and performance reporting.
Team & Contractor Oversight
- Lead, mentor, and manage construction management teams, superintendents, and discipline leads.
- Oversee contractor performance, procurement coordination, and construction contract administration.
- Support dispute resolution and commercial management in collaboration with commercial and legal teams.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum 15–20 years of progressive experience in construction management, with major transit, rail, or underground infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated leadership experience on large, complex mega‑projects (stations, tunnels, rail systems, or active transit facilities).
- Strong understanding of progressive design, design development, and transition to construction.
- Proven experience working within live rail/transit environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and decision‑making skills.
- Experience working on station projects preferred, experience working on underground / underpinning / SEM works preferred.
- Experience on TTC, ONxpress, Metrolinx, or comparable North American transit projects is an asset.
- Experience with underground works, station construction, or complex urban sites is preferred.
- Professional certifications such as P.Eng., PMP, Gold Seal, or equivalent are considered an asset.
- Experience working within collaborative delivery models (e.g., Progressive Design-Build, Alliance, CMGC) is an asset.
Think you're the right fit?
Apply today! Check in regularly for new opportunities on our website or stay up to date by following our social media platforms.
Kenaidan: LinkedIn, Instagram, Murphy: LinkedIn, Instagram.
We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
The KMJV does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies, employment services or head hunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any resume or other information received from an agency not approved by us will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. We will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.
We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a management position
This is a full time position
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