Sector Lead, Post Secondary

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Sector Lead, Post-Secondary to drive our growth and success within the post-secondary education sector. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a minimum of 15 years of project management experience, who combines technical expertise with a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset. As the Sector Lead, you will oversee the delivery of complex projects, foster strong client relationships, and contribute to expanding our business footprint. The role requires flexibility for travel to support projects and business development activities.

What You’ll Do:

Project Leadership:

• Oversee the planning and delivery of multiple projects within the post-secondary education sector, ensuring alignment with client objectives and organizational standards.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Promote and integrate innovative solutions to enhance project delivery and efficiency.

Business Growth and Development:

• Collaborate with the Business Development team to craft and execute strategies for expanding our presence in the post-secondary education sector.
• Actively engage in the preparation of proposals, bids, and presentations for potential projects.
• Serve as a trusted representative of the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
• Identify market trends and opportunities to position the company as a leader in the sector.

Team Leadership:

• Mentor and develop team members to build capacity and expertise within the post-secondary education sector.
• Foster a collaborative and client-focused culture that supports both individual and organizational success.

What You’ll Bring:

• A commitment to excellence, a passion for your work, and an entrepreneurial approach to business growth.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (professional architectural or engineering license preferred).
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Proven experience delivering large, complex design and construction projects, with significant expertise in the post-secondary education industry.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building lasting relationships.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada security clearance.

Location and Travel:
This role is based in Toronto and will require regular travel to project sites and client meetings. Attendance at industry events across Canada may also be required.

 

 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Be you.

We strive to create a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where everyone at Tiree feels welcome, supported and celebrated. There is dynamism and pride in a community shaped by diverse voices, perspectives and lived experiences. We want to empower you to be you.

We are extremely proud of our teams – they are strong, determined, dedicated people who aspire to excellence, and they make our organization better every day. Our goal is to meet that standard of excellence in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and for our teams to reflect the wonderful diversity of the communities in which we live and work.

Accommodations

Tiree is committed to providing accommodations throughout our recruiting process. Please advise should you need support.

Here at Tiree, we offer our employees the ability to carve out a career pathway that is unique to each individual and promise to support you by providing the necessary training, tools, and guidance to enable you to succeed. We appreciate you taking the time to apply and are committed to getting back to you in a timely manner and to delivering an efficient and enjoyable interview process. For more information on who we are and what makes a great place to work, feel free to learn about our culture and services.