Vice President, Design and Construction

Reporting to the Senior Vice President Real Estate Design & Construction the Vice President will lead the successful delivery ofany futurenew builds andexisting and futurerenovation projects across Canada. This role oversees internal and external Project Managers consultants and contractors ensuring projects are delivered on time on budget and to the highest quality standards while supporting multiple retail banners and construction methodologies.

This is a hybrid position (3 days in the office). Office location is 1303 Yonge Street Toronto.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing Design & Construction team fostering collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.

• Oversee national construction projects from planning through close-out ensuring effective project controls related to budget schedule quality risk and reporting.

• Direct tendering contract administration and procurement activities including evaluating proposals resolving issues and driving value engineering initiatives.

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of contract documents shop drawings lease obligations and landlord/tenant scope requirements.

• Champion design innovation and construction best practices that enhance efficiency quality and customer experience.

• Build andmaintainstrong partnerships with internal stakeholders consultants contractors landlords and regulatory authorities to support successful project delivery andtimelyissue resolution.

• Provide strategic support and counsel to the Senior Vice President and Executive Leadership Team as.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or post-secondary education in Construction Management Engineering Architecture ora relatedfield.

• Professional designation or certification (PMP CCA Gold Seal or equivalent) is an asset.

• 10 years of progressive retail construction and project management experience including estimating contract administration and project close-out.

• Demonstrated success leading large-scale construction projects and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong knowledge of construction design scheduling quality management building codes and health and safety requirements.

• Proven leadership negotiation conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels.

• Strategic solutions-oriented thinker with exceptional attention to detail anda track recordof delivering results.

• Self-motivated customer-focused and adaptable with the ability to lead through change and drive continuous improvement.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and project management software.