Principal/Director, Major Projects

Role Description

As a Principal/Director, Major Projects, you will lead the successful delivery of our most complex and large-scale projects. Serving as a senior project delivery leader and Centre of Excellence member, you will influence how projects are delivered across the sector and organization, while mentoring the next generation of project and technical leaders.

• Leading the successful delivery of large scale and complex projects from pursuit through completion.
• Providing executive oversight of sector project delivery, performance, quality, contractual commitments, and managing risk.
• Partnering with Practice Leaders, Operations, and Studio Managers to strengthen project delivery excellence across the organization.
• Mentoring and developing Senior Project Managers while building future project leadership capability.
• Advancing project delivery standards, governance, and best practices as a member of the Centre of Excellence.
• Building trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders, strengthening long-term partnerships through exceptional project outcomes.
• Supporting strategic pursuits by contributing project delivery expertise during planning, client presentations, and interviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Professional designation preferred (e.g., Architect, PMP, Professional Engineer, or equivalent industry certification).
• 15+ years of progressive experience leading large, multidisciplinary projects within an Architecture, Engineering, or professional services environment.
• Proven success delivering projects involving significant technical, financial, risk, and stakeholder complexity.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor Senior Project Managers and technical leaders while leading through collaboration and influence.

Requirements

• The hiring base salary range for this vacant position is $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as education, experience, internal equity and skills.

Benefits

• Commitment to innovation and advancing sustainable design.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Encouragement of innovative thinking and solving complex challenges.
• Employee ownership and collaboration with talented professionals.

Company Description

NORR is a global team of 800 architects, engineers, planners, and interior designers creating design strategies and solutions that express the unique vision of every project. Our story began in 1938 and has evolved into an employee-owned, fully integrated firm committed to sustainable development goals across 13 market sectors in Canada, the US, and UK.

• Dedicated transportation team develops aviation, transit, and multimodal hub solutions for clients around the world.
• Design solutions are purpose-driven to build better, more efficient and environmentally friendly transportation nodes.
• We are committed to shaping a net-zero future and reducing environmental impact.