About our Client: Summit Search Group is proudly partnering with Canada Lands Company, a self-financing federal Crown corporation with a mandate to create lasting value for Canadians through real estate and development and attractions management. For over 30 years, they have developed some of the country’s most vibrant and desirable communities, while overseeing the stewardship of landmarks including the CN Tower and Downsview Park in Toronto, and the Montréal Science Centre and the Old Port of Montréal.
Position Scope:
The Vice President, Construction leads the strategic oversight and execution of the building program across Canada Lands Company Limited’s (CLCL’s) portfolio. The VP, Construction is responsible for leading the overall strategy, structure, and execution of the Construction department, ensuring the successful delivery of all projects aligned with the Company’s objectives. Projects will be delivered by third-party general contractors (typically in design-build or design-bid-build methodologies). The VP, Construction will ensure effective project definition, procurement and contract management, to ensure quality, cost, and timeline adherence working with regional teams responsible for real estate development and project management. This role provides senior oversight across all phases of the build lifecycle—from early planning through to final delivery—while setting clear standards, aligning teams, and building the systems and processes needed for success.
Responsibilities:
The Vice President, Construction may oversee, lead or participate in any of the key functions listed:
Construction Oversight
- Lead the planning, procurement, and execution of all residential construction projects (including market and affordable housing units) across CLCL’s business lines.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Oversee construction risk management, including contract negotiation, claims mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
- Set and uphold the strategic direction for how all projects are delivered, establishing scalable frameworks, standards, and processes that add oversights of project management team and ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.
- Provide oversight across all phases of the build lifecycle—planning, pre-construction, and execution—driving alignment, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across diverse project and delivery types.
- Lead the governance of documentation standards and processes to ensure compliance, constructability, and cross-team coordination that supports efficient execution and value engineering.
- Establish and maintain construction standards, policies, and procedures across the enterprise.
Leadership
- Manages the construction operations through its personnel.
- Manages and motivates staff; coordinates their effort; and provides leadership and direction on their projects.
- Monitors the department’s organizational needs and makes recommendations on staffing issues necessary to maintain the appropriate staffing skills and motivation to achieve goals and objectives
- Provides guidance to teams to ensure timely resolution of execution challenges, to ensure the contractors’ work aligns with project plans, specifications, and timelines.
Corporate Accountabilities
- Focuses the work program to the attainment of Company goals and ensures compliance with Company policies and guidelines.
- Works with EVP RE to establish project objectives to be met in the buildings. With EVP Attractions and Asset Management to establish the operations objectives.
- Establish project budgets for the lifecycle and input into annual and five-year budgets.
- As a member of Senior Management Team (SMT) and Real Estate Management Committee (REMCO), participants in strategic planning and implementation of broader Company objectives and direction.
- Other duties as may be required and assigned by the Executive Vice President, Real Estate
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Key Skills
- Strong technical understanding of construction methods and project delivery methods.
- Thorough understanding of municipal and provincial legislation applicable to residential construction projects.
- Wide exposure to real estate and construction management practices and procedures, including design-build and design-bid-build delivery methods, development and building permits, and construction processes.
- Experience with profit and loss (P&L) accountability.
- Big picture thinker with understanding of matrix organization and balance of local operational and corporate-strategic drivers.
Working Conditions
- Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, conflicting demands, frequent interruptions, and heavy workloads.
- Working in a hybrid/office environment and on construction sites.
- Light to infrequently moderate physical effort; Requires handling of light and moderate weight objects including office equipment and other office supplies.
Health and Safety
- Travel required to off-site locations (up to 25% of time)
- Work in compliance with the provisions of the applicable provincial Health and Safety legislation(s), regulations, and internal policies and procedures.
- Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
Education and Experience:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in combination with other designations(s), in construction management, building technology, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
- Extensive experience of a minimum of ten to fifteen years in managing residential construction.
- Proven track record in successfully managing large-scale residential construction projects.
- PMP designation, LEED AP or Gold Seal accreditation (an asset).
A French version of this job description is available upon request.
Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
