Director, Capital Delivery

Job description

Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

Position Purpose:

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is seeking a strategic and experienced Director, Capital Delivery to lead the delivery of a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of complex infrastructure projects within one of the most significant and high-profile capital programs currently underway in Ontario.

Reporting to the Vice President, Capital Delivery, this role provides leadership across multiple concurrent design and construction projects and is accountable for portfolio outcomes related to schedule, budget, quality, risk, commercial performance, and project integration. Operating in a complex environment that includes multiple delivery partners, contractors, consultants, and senior government representatives, the Director plays a critical role in advancing projects of substantial public interest and strategic importance to the province.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to multidisciplinary project teams, oversee complex commercial and contract matters, manage significant project risks, and support executive decision-making on issues with broad financial, operational, and reputational implications.

What You Will Do:

Lead the planning, procurement, implementation, and close-out of multiple large-scale infrastructure and capital projects across a complex multi-project portfolio.

Provide strategic oversight of project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, procurement, and contract administration activities.

Direct and support Project Coordinators, Project Managers, and project delivery teams in the successful execution of complex capital initiatives.

Coordinate project interfaces across multiple consultants, contractors, clients, government partners, and external advisors to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.

Develop and maintain productive relationships with senior client representatives, industry partners, consultants, contractors, and executive leadership.

Lead complex commercial negotiations, contract discussions, claims management activities, dispute resolution processes, and project delivery decisions.

Identify, evaluate, and mitigate complex project and portfolio risks, including market conditions, procurement challenges, supply chain constraints, schedule impacts, and construction-related issues.

Provide strategic advice and recommendations to executive leadership regarding project performance, emerging risks, delivery strategies, and commercial matters.

Ensure robust governance, project controls, reporting frameworks, quality assurance processes, and compliance requirements are consistently maintained across the portfolio.

Support the development and implementation of capital delivery strategies that advance organizational objectives and long-term infrastructure outcomes.

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance across project teams.

Mentor and develop project delivery professionals, supporting succession planning, capability development, and knowledge transfer across the team.

Who You Are:

You are an accomplished infrastructure leader with a track record of delivering large-scale capital projects in complex, high-profile environments. You bring strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to successfully navigate competing priorities while leading multidisciplinary teams toward common objectives.

We are interested in candidates who bring:

Extensive experience delivering large-scale infrastructure, construction, development, transportation, transit, civil, or other major capital projects.

Significant experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects and managing delivery teams within complex capital programs.

Strong knowledge of project delivery, construction management, contract administration, procurement, commercial negotiations, project controls, and construction finance.

Experience operating within complex environments involving government organizations, public sector clients, industry partners, consultants, and contractors.

Demonstrated success managing projects with substantial budgets, aggressive schedules, and high levels of public visibility.

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing high-performing project professionals.

Strong understanding of alternative delivery models, including Public-Private Partnerships (P3), Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and other major procurement approaches.

Proven ability to identify and mitigate project risks while balancing commercial, operational, and delivery objectives.

Exceptional communication, presentation, relationship management, and negotiation skills.

Experience advising senior leaders and contributing to executive-level decision-making.

Professional learning and experience in engineering, architecture, construction management, infrastructure delivery, project management, commerce, business, economics, or related disciplines.

Professional certifications such as PMP, P.Eng., OAA, or similar credentials are considered assets.

What We Offer:

Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.

A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future.

A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.

A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.

Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.

Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.

Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs.

A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

We offer a competitive salary range of

$161,900

to

$191,000

(PM5 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

This posting will close on

October 7, 2026

at

11:59 pm

.

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, knowledge and experience.

This posting is for a current active vacancy. We are actively recruiting to fill this position.

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you would benefit from any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates of any race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, place of origin or any other community are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.