Project & Development Services - Vice-President, Construction Lead

Reports to: Executive Vice President & COO

Summary:

The Construction Lead will have overall responsibility for new private sector construction by providing the project management team guidance and leadership while overseeing responsibility of projects, construction & financial aspects of Canderel and third-party projects in Canada.

Responsibilities:

• As a member of the leadership team, is responsible for planning, design review, and construction of commercial, residential, industrial and mixed-use projects for Canderel and third parties across Canada.
• Oversee the entire Construction team towards completion of projects, organization and operation of all project related activities.
• Ensure comprehensive and accurate budgeting and reporting on all projects.
• Lead the design process from a construction standpoint and evaluate value engineering options at each stage of a project lifecycle and work to find creative alternative solutions for designs, materials and processes.
• Lead the estimating and budgeting process to ensure quality, consistency, accuracy and timeliness
• Support the investment team on potential new acquisitions.
• Lead key relationships with Consultants, Engineers and Contractors.
• Conduct research on various new products as well as resources to improve departmental efficiency.
• Ensure standardization of contract templates for consultants and contractors. Ensure that consultants and construction managers follow Canderel’s approved processes.
• Accountability and responsibility for employee management, planning, organizing, directing and controlling all project functions within the portfolio.
• Advise senior management of risks, trends or impact of events as projects progress.
• Champion industry leading procurement practices within Canderel and with our partners.
• Ensure that procedures for maintenance and construction activities at the property provide for compliance with standards established by the Occupational and Safety legislation and other laws.
• Articulate the business and financial implications of sustainability decisions and investments.
• Ultimate oversight of customer service department.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• 15+ years of proven experience in a senior level construction project management capacity with minimum 10+ years leading a team of professionals in North America, preferably in Canada
• University degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience in construction management, engineering, architecture, or business required
• In-depth knowledge of high rise residential, commercial and mixed-use construction require
• Strong financial acumen and exposure to budgeting, reporting and scheduling
• Ability to cultivate strong partnerships with employees, regulators, planners, and key real estate partners
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate people
• Strong ability to communicate and collaborate