Senior Director, Project Management Office

Manulife

Senior Director of Project Management overseeing large-scale construction projects within Manulife Financial. Leading a cross-border team in delivering safe and timely project execution across the US and Canada.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeToronto • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 CA$125,100 - CA$175,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide executive leadership over a portfolio of internal construction projects including office build-outs, renovations, relocations, space reconfigurations, and tenant infrastructure upgrades
Own end-to-end delivery from early planning and concept design through working drawings, construction execution, commissioning, and post-occupancy stabilization
Accountable for scope clarity, constructability, sequencing, and delivery outcomes
Establish and enforce program governance, delivery standards, controls, and reporting across all capital initiatives
Lead and oversee Construction Project Management activities, including development and review of working drawings, coordination with architects, and direct management of construction companies
Drive resolution of site issues, change orders, and delivery risks while maintaining productivity, safety, and schedule
Stay current with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and internal workplace standards to continuously improve delivery quality
Act as a senior advisor to executive leaders on construction feasibility, cost optimization, phasing, and delivery strategy
Identify and proactively mitigate risks including cost escalation, schedule slippage, construction safety concerns, and operational disruption

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience leading internal construction projects within large, multi-site organizations
Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager leading working drawings, contractor execution, and on-site delivery
PMP designation required
Strong experience managing architects, designers, electrical consultants, and construction firms
Demonstrated success leading teams across multiple geographies
Strong financial acumen with experience managing capital budgets, forecasts, and vendor costs
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and external partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Mental health benefits
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Various retirement savings plans including pension
Financial education and counseling resources
Generous paid time off program including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
Full range of statutory leaves of absence

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction project managementworking drawingsscope clarityconstructabilitysequencingcost optimizationrisk mitigationcapital budgetsvendor cost managementchange order management

Soft Skills

executive leadershipcommunication skillsinfluencing stakeholdersteam leadershipproblem-solvingorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingcollaborationadaptabilitynegotiation

Certifications

PMP