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A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced and motivated Director to lead and grow a team of skilled professionals supporting clients through complex construction industry challenges. This is an exciting opportunity to drive business growth across Ontario and Canada while delivering expert consultancy, dispute resolution, and commercial services within the construction and engineering sectors. The Director will play a key role in building client relationships, leading complex claims, and shaping the firms strategic direction in Canada.For experienced professionals seeking an equity partnership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the construction disputes sector, this is a rare and exciting chance to lead high-profile arbitration projects on a global scale. You will help shape the strategy and direction of Ontarios market with the full backing of a leading global consultancy.WHAT YOU WILL DO: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of construction claims professionals.Develop and maintain strong relationships in the construction and legal sectors to generate fee-earning work.Lead and deliver expert work on live and retrospective disputes.Prepare expert reports for adjudication, mediation, arbitration, and litigation (delay, disruption, quantum, duty of care, technical issues).Provide verbal expert testimony as needed.Advise clients on commercial strategy, contracts, scheduling, risk, and claims.Represent the firm through presentations and industry events.Step into Operational Director duties when required.Engage with key industry organizations (e.g., AACE, SCL-NA, CIOB, CCA, CBA).WHAT YOU WILL NEED:Strong network and reputation in Ontarios construction, engineering, or legal sectors.Proven track record in winning and delivering construction dispute work in Canada.Degree in Engineering or Architecture with eligibility for professional registration in Ontario.Experience preparing expert reports for adjudication/arbitration/litigation.Strong leadership, mentorship, and business development skills.Excellent communication skills in English; French is an asset.Confident presenter with public speaking experience.Active involvement in Canadian construction industry associations.Preferred:Experience as an expert witness with references and/or redacted reports.Advanced qualifications (LLM, MBA, M.Eng, or similar).PSP or CFCC certification (AACE International).Experience on boards of construction-related organizations.Published in peer-reviewed industry journals.Why Join?Shape the strategic growth of a high-potential Canadian division.Work on high-profile, complex assignments with global support.Enjoy a strong base salary, up to 20% bonus based on performance, and additional incentives for business development success (i.e. equity partnership).Poly Tech Talent is committed to an inclusive, equitable process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of our selection process