Associate Vice President, Construction

Dream is looking for an Associate Vice President of Construction!

The Associate Vice President Construction is a leadership role responsible for end-to-end oversight of construction delivery across the organizations development portfolio. The role ensures projects are delivered on time on budget and to the highest quality standards strengthens trade relationships ensures best pricing & quality trades integrates modern construction practices and embeds continuous improvement through lessons learned.

This role works closely with Development Finance Asset Management development partners and external construction partners to align execution with business objectives risk management and long-term asset performance.

Who are you

You are a strategic execution-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced multi-project environments and brings strong experience in contract negotiations communication and disciplined delivery. Highly organized and detail-oriented you balance big-picture thinking with a sharp focus on outcomes quality and continuous improvement. You are a trusted partner to senior leadership and external stakeholders providing clear concise reporting and sound judgment while collaborating closely with Development Finance and Asset Management teams. You lead with accountability and mentorship developing internal talent and fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and operational excellence as the platform grows.

What will you do

Responsible to hire lead & direct third-party construction management firms across the portfolio ensuring they deliver according to established project objectives budget timelines and quality standards.

• Ensure all projects meet approved construction budget schedule quality safety and regulatory requirements;
• Establish and enforce standardized governance reporting and performance benchmarks for external CMs across all Dream led projects;
• Lead monthly and quarterly construction reviews identifying risks variances and mitigation strategies of Dream led projects;
• Hold external partners accountable through clear scopes KPIs and contractual compliance;
• Lead and oversee construction execution from pre-construction through close-out;
• Collaborate with Development and Design teams to optimize constructability sequencing and cost certainty;
• Responsible to establish construction management strategy inclusive of tendering strategies trade procurement with Construction Manager and lead contract negotiations;
• Proactively manage construction risk including cost escalation schedule delays and quality issues;
• Ensure consistent application of safety standards regulatory compliance and site controls;
• Identify and execute on value engineering initiatives while protecting design intent and long-term asset quality;
• Design and implement a best-in-class construction management framework scalable across multiple projects and asset types;
• Build and maintain strong long-term trade and supplier relationships emphasizing collaboration reliability pricing and performance;
• Establish formal lessons-learned processes capturing insights at each project phase and embedding them into future delivery; and
• Develop standardized tools templates and playbooks for budgets schedules quality control and close-out.

What type of experience should you have

• 15 years of progressive experience in construction leadership within real estate development or large-scale construction environments.
• Proven experience overseeing third-party construction management firms.
• Deep expertise in budgeting scheduling procurement and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of multi-residential mixed-use or complex urban projects (adjust as needed).
• Demonstrated ability to build systems teams and scalable platforms and managing teams for multiple concurrent clients not just manage individual projects.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating & executing on contracts for complex mixed-use projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership presence with demonstrated ability to report collaborate and communicate to manage multiple stakeholders.

Who are we

Dream Unlimited is an award-winning Canadian real estate investment development and management company with approximately $28 billion of assets under management in North America and Europe. Our scope of business includes asset management and management services for both publicly listed real estate as well as private capital.

Dream has grown substantially since its formation in 1996 becoming one of Canadas leading real estate companies with a diverse workforce in North America and Europe. We are one of Canadas largest developers building communities for people to live in; developing land homes condominiums retail centers and renewable power projects. We also build communities to work in bringing office industrial and retail spaces to life. We invest in and manage properties enriching them for the people who work here and the greater community.

Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to seize unconventional opportunities and approach every project with passion and purpose. At Dream we care about our employees provide exciting work opportunities open work environments and fun events fostering an atmosphere where continuous learning and innovation thrive. Join us and make a difference.

Total Rewards @Dream

This is a regular full-time position with a base salary a performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation and personal days flexible benefits mental health resources access to perks and discounts professional development support and team-building and social events.

Compensation is determined based on several factors including relevant experience total years of experience industry experience education and professional designations. We recognize that exceptional talent doesnt always fit neatly into a bracket. Final compensation will be tailored to your specific experience skills and the unique value you bring to the table. If your qualifications exceed the scope of this role we may be open to adjusting the mandate and the salary to reflect that expertise.

We look forward to hearing from you but please note; due to the high volume of applications only candidates who qualify will be contacted. This position is for an existing vacancy.

Dream Unlimited is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodation through any aspect our process please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Our recruitment process does not include the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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