Director, Construction - SportChek
Canadian Tire
Job Description
What youu2019ll doAs Director, Construction for SportChek, you will lead the national delivery of construction projects across Canada, overseeing a portfolio that includes new stores, relocations, and complex renovations within active retail environments.This portfolio consists of:u2022 Renovations typically ranging from $500K to $2Mu2022 New builds and relocations typically ranging from $5M to $9Mu2022 All projects delivered as tenant fit-ups within landlord-controlled environmentsReporting to the AVP, Design & Construction, you will be accountable for end-to-end execution across all provinces, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with SportCheku2019s evolving brand and customer experience strategy.Key ResponsibilitiesLead National Construction Deliveryu2022 Lead delivery of SportCheku2019s national capital program across all provinces, including new builds, relocations, and renovationsu2022 Ensure consistent performance across schedule, budget, and quality metricsu2022 Oversee complex, phased renovations in live retail environments, minimizing disruption to store operationsBuild and Lead a National Teamu2022 Lead and develop a team of Project Managers and Coordinators located across Canadau2022 Establish clear expectations, drive accountability, and enable consistent execution across regionsu2022 Build team capability and structure to support a growing, national portfolioDrive Project Planning, Estimation, and Delivery Strategyu2022 Partner with Real Estate and Leasing teams to support Schedule C development, including scope definition and budgetingu2022 Lead the creation of detailed cost estimates, project scopes, and value engineering strategiesu2022 Determine and implement appropriate construction delivery models (Construction Management, Design-Build, Stipulated Sum) based on project complexityManage Contracts, Vendors, and Execution Risku2022 Oversee procurement and administration of construction contracts and consultant agreementsu2022 Manage relationships with general contractors, architects, engineers, and vendors nationwideu2022 Ensure governance across cost, schedule, safety, quality, and contract complianceu2022 Proactively manage risks associated with phased construction and tenant fit-up projectsDrive Cross-Functional Alignmentu2022 Serve as the key construction partner to SportChek brand leadership, Operations, Real Estate, and Store Development teamsu2022 Align construction execution with brand strategies, merchandising timelines, and store operational needsu2022 Act as a senior escalation point to resolve issues efficiently and maintain project momentumEnable Operational Excellence Through Systems & Reportingu2022 Lead the adoption and discipline of project management systems, reporting frameworks, and dashboardsu2022 Ensure consistent tracking of performance metrics across the portfoliou2022 Drive a culture of data-driven decision-making, transparency, and efficiencyu2022 Enable Project Managers to operate effectively through clear processes, tools, and governance What you bring u2022 12+ years of progressive experience in construction, with a strong focus on national, multi-site retail projects u2022 Proven track record of leading construction departments or large teams within retail organizations u2022 Demonstrated experience delivering projects across multiple provinces within Canada u2022 Strong background in retail design and construction, with an understanding of brand standards and customer experience requirements u2022 Deep expertise in: Construction delivery methods (CM, Design-Build, Stipulated Sum) Construction contracts and procurement strategies Complex renovation phasing in operating stores Cost estimation, scoping, and value engineering Leasing coordination and Schedule C development u2022 Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar capital programs u2022 Highly effective cross-functional leader with the ability to influence senior stakeholders u2022 Strong focus on systems, reporting, and enabling high-performing teams to execute efficiently at scale Weu2019re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer: Career growth opportunities and product discounts Broadband Salary Range: 98,000.00 - 163,000.00 CAD Annual Our typical hiring range is between 140,000.00 - 160,000.00 CAD per annum. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements 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 (u201cCTCu201d) is one of Canadau2019s most admired and trusted companies.
With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 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.
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