Director of Construction

Join the TROIKA Team –
Building Sustainable Communities for Over 25 Years!
At TROIKA we’re not just about building structures – we’re about creating Sustainable Communities that future generations can call home. For over two decades, we’ve been one of Western Canada’s most forward thinking, future focused land and real estate development companies, driving every aspect of community creation from land acquisition and construction to sales, marketing, and property management where families and communities can thrive.
At TROIKA, you’ll find more than a job – you’ll find a place to grow and succeed. We celebrate your passion for excellence, support your growth, and create a culture where teamwork drives success. From master planned communities to residential multi- and single-family developments to commercial buildings, renovations/tenant improvements, to providing full-service property management, every aspect of our business is an opportunity to make an impact and leave your mark.
What we offer to help you thrive:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
RRSP matching
Paid training and professional development
Additional paid time off
Performance bonus program
At TROIKA, we’re building more than just Sustainable Communities – we’re building careers, innovation, and opportunities. If you’re passionate about real estate development and construction, excited to grow with a team committed to collaboration, quality, innovation and ready to help us build a legacy of excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Your future starts here. Let’s build something extraordinary together.
Description of Position:
Reporting to the Vice President of Construction, the Director of Construction is a key member of Troika’s Senior Management Team and provides operational leadership across Troika’s construction portfolio, including multifamily residential, single-family and custom homes, commercial, mixed-use, and institutional projects.
Working in close partnership with the Vice President of Construction, the Director is responsible for translating Troika’s construction strategy into consistent operational execution across the portfolio. The role provides leadership and oversight to Project Management, Construction Administration, Site Operations, Safety, Quality Assurance, and Pre-Construction, ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, on schedule, within approved budgets, and in accordance with Troika’s quality and performance standards.
The Director is accountable not only for successful project delivery, but also for strengthening the overall capability and scalability of Troika Construction. This includes developing high-performing teams and future leaders, establishing clear operating standards and accountability, improving construction systems and processes, strengthening cost and schedule controls, and driving continuous improvement across the business.
As Troika continues to grow, the Director will play an important role in ensuring the construction platform, leadership capacity, and operational disciplines evolve to support an increasingly diverse and complex project pipeline. The Director will also contribute to client and partner relationships, risk management, resource planning, and the identification and implementation of opportunities to improve construction performance and profitability.
The Director works collaboratively across Investments & Development, Finance, Property Management, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment from pre-construction through project delivery and turnover. The role also partners closely with the Business Development Manager to evaluate opportunities, support client relationships, and advance Troika Construction’s strategic growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
Contribute to and execute TCL’s annual business plan, as directed by the VP of Construction.
Establish departmental objectives, KPIs and operational priorities.
Develop construction capacity to support Troika’s long-term growth plans across all product types.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across construction operations.
Build a scalable organizational structure capable of supporting multiple concurrent projects.
Operational Excellence
Provide operational oversight of all projects from feasibility through warranty, including:
Pre-Development
Design Development
Pre-Construction
Procurement
Construction
Occupancy
Warranty
Across multifamily, single-family/custom homes, commercial, mixed-use, and institutional developments, ensure every project delivers:
Safety
Schedule
Budget
Quality
Client Satisfaction
Financial Leadership
Accountable for the financial performance of assigned projects and departmental operations, including:
Annual operating budget
Gross profit
Construction margins
Overhead management
Cash flow forecasting
Cost reporting
Change management
Risk mitigation
Work closely with Finance to improve forecasting accuracy and project reporting. Operate within signing authority delegated by the VP of Construction [INSERT: signing authority threshold], escalating expenditures beyond delegated limits for VP approval.
Pre-Construction Leadership
Lead the organization's pre-construction process by ensuring:
Constructability reviews
Design coordination
Value engineering
Procurement strategies
Class A budget development
Schedule development
Risk assessments
Partner with Development during planning to maximize project value. Own development of the Basis of Estimate through validation, reconciliation, and internal challenge, presenting a decision-ready Class A budget package to the VP of Construction for approval.
Construction Operations
Provide senior leadership oversight of:
Project Managers
Sr. Estimator
Site Superintendents
Construction Coordinators
Construction Administration
Safety
Consultants
Major subcontractors
Ensure consistency in project delivery through standardized operating procedures and best practices.
People Leadership
Build a high-performance construction organization by:
Hiring exceptional talent
Coaching Project Managers
Developing future leaders
Conducting performance reviews
Succession planning
Building accountability
Supporting employee development
Champion Troika's TRIBE Values throughout the department.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as the senior construction representative for:
Owners
Investors
Municipalities
Consultants
Indigenous communities
Utility providers
Strategic subcontractors
Maintain strong relationships while proactively resolving complex issues.
Business Development
Work alongside and support the Business Development Manager (BDM) on strategic pursuits, while leading business development activity at the project level, including:
Maintain client relationship continuity on active and upcoming projects
Collaborating with the BDM on strategic industry relationships
Support proposals and presentations
Support the BDM in improving market visibility
Identify project-level opportunities for repeat and referral business
Monitor market trends relevant to act

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No