Construction Project Management Director — Hospitality and Entertainment

Location: Toronto, Canada
Employment: Permanent
Reference: 11259
Salary: $190,000–$220,000 salary plus benefits 

The opportunity

Capstone Recruitment is partnering with an owner’s representative and project management consultancy to appoint a Construction Project Management Director to lead major projects across the hospitality and entertainment sectors.

Based in Toronto, this role will provide senior leadership throughout the project lifecycle, representing clients from early planning and design through procurement, construction and operational handover. The initial focus includes a substantial redevelopment of an existing entertainment venue, involving complex structural and building envelope works.

This opportunity would suit an experienced project leader who combines strong construction knowledge with the confidence to advise clients, lead multidisciplinary teams and take ownership of complex delivery challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the senior owner’s representative, protecting the client’s interests and translating commercial and operational objectives into a clear delivery strategy.

• Lead major projects from feasibility and preconstruction through construction, commissioning and closeout.

• Establish and oversee project budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, reporting and governance.

• Coordinate architects, engineers, cost consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers, ensuring clear accountability across the project team.

• Lead design reviews, balancing design intent with buildability, cost, programme and operational requirements.

• Oversee tendering, contractor selection and contract administration in conjunction with the client and professional team.

• Identify and manage project risks, resolve delivery issues and provide clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Monitor construction progress, quality and contractor performance, addressing potential delays and cost pressures early.

• Manage change control, assess commercial implications and support timely client decisions.

• Coordinate phasing, operational interfaces and handover requirements for hospitality and entertainment environments.

• Lead and mentor project managers while maintaining strong relationships with clients and delivery partners.

Experience and background

• A strong track record of leading major construction projects in Canada, ideally including projects valued at approximately $100 million or more.

• Experience within an owner’s representative, project management consultancy or client-side development team is strongly preferred.

• Relevant experience delivering hospitality, entertainment, stadium, arena or other complex destination projects.

• Candidates with substantial hotel, major building envelope, tower or core-and-shell experience will also be considered.

• Strong knowledge of the Toronto construction market and Canadian procurement and construction practices.

• Demonstrated capability across design management, project controls, commercial oversight and construction delivery.

• Experience managing complex stakeholder groups and advising senior client representatives.

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and maintain accountability through demanding project stages.

• A relevant qualification in construction management, engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or a related discipline would be advantageous.

Personal approach

You will be an approachable, adaptable leader who builds trust quickly and communicates clearly. You should be comfortable working closely with clients, challenging constructively and taking a practical approach to solving problems.

Working arrangements

The role is based in Toronto, with a hybrid arrangement expected to include several days each week in the client’s downtown office, alongside project site attendance. Candidates already based locally or willing to relocate will be considered.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Matt Cary at Capstone Recruitment, quoting reference 11259.