Director, Commercial Division at Glass Canada in London, ON N6L 1A3

Our purpose is simple: To enrich the lives of our partners!

Glass Canada is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services available today, and we believe that commitment begins with hiring the best people. The Director, Commercial Division is a key leader responsible for the performance, profitability, and strategic direction of our Commercial Division.

This role oversees commercial construction operations, from project bidding and planning through execution and completion, ensuring strong financial performance while building lasting relationships with general contractors, customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead a dynamic and experienced team across Estimating, Project Management, Drafting, Fabrication, and Installation. You will foster a one-team mindset and lead, inspire, build, and motivate a high-performing team that consistently delivers on our higher purpose.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Be a change-champion driving accountability, operational excellence and continuous improvement opportunities with the goal of exceptional execution.
• Ensure the successful on-time and on-budget completion of commercial construction projects, overseeing project execution from initial planning through closeout while achieving financial and performance objectives.
• Oversee annual budgets, financial forecasts, project profitability, and construction billing processes, providing regular updates to the Senior Leadership Team on financial performance, project progress, and potential risks.
• Represent the company within industry associations to foster new business relationships, while managing and maintaining existing relationships.
• Oversee commercial workload planning and scheduling to align project commitments with available labour, equipment and operational resources.
• Lead strategic construction bidding and project pursuit decisions, evaluating project scope, profitability, risk, resource availability, and overall company capacity.
• Lead and inspire a team of 6 direct reports and 50 indirect reports.
• Participate as a member of Glass Canada senior leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and company decision making while working closely with other senior leaders to foster a one-team environment.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Construction industry experience is required, with a strong understanding of commercial construction project lifecycles, industry practices, and the coordination of trades and subcontractors.
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in the commercial construction industry, including significant experience in project management, operations, and team leadership.
• Experience in the glazing, building envelope, or architectural systems industries is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse departments and teams managing multiple projects of varying complexity.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience in construction project budgeting, forecasting, cost control, progress billing, change-order management, and risk assessment.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, and financial reporting systems and tools.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the belief that all incidents are preventable.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to customer sites, project locations, and industry meetings as required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health Care Spending Account
• Annual Boot Allowance
• RRSP Program & Company Match
• Company BBQs
• Family-friendly environment
• Corporate Employee Discount Program
• Referral Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Charity Partnerships to connect with our Community
• Perkopolis and more!

Glass Canada provides accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process, the hiring manager and Human Resources will work with the applicant to meet their accommodation needs.

This role is currently vacant and is being filled due to an existing position becoming available. Hybrid work opportunities may be available following the successful completion of the first three months of employment, based on the needs of the role and the business.