Vice President of Construction

Vice President of Construction | Toronto

$200,000 - $225,000 Base Salary + Performance-Based Incentive | Senior Executive Leadership Opportunity

Are you an experienced commercial construction leader ready to shape strategy, develop high-performing teams and drive business growth? Do you know how to deliver profitable projects while building a leadership team that takes ownership?

An established commercial construction organization is seeking a Vice President of Construction to oversee its project portfolio, strengthen operational performance and support long-term growth.

This is a strategic leadership position focused on building capable teams, improving project delivery and driving results, rather than managing every project's day-to-day challenges.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $200,000–$225,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based incentive: Eligibility for additional compensation linked to performance objectives, including portfolio profitability, project delivery, operational efficiency and leadership development.
• Executive influence: A key role in shaping business strategy, operational decisions and future growth.
• Leadership opportunity: The autonomy to develop teams, improve processes and make a lasting impact across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction operations across multiple commercial projects, ensuring profitability, quality and timely delivery.
• Set clear performance expectations for project managers, site leaders and construction teams.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, schedules, contracts and risk management.
• Drive financial performance through effective cost control, accurate reporting and proactive decision-making.
• Develop strong construction leaders through coaching, accountability and succession planning.
• Establish consistent operational processes, project controls and reporting standards.
• Champion workplace safety, construction quality and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain key client relationships and provide executive support on significant project matters.
• Collaborate with estimating, finance and business development to assess new opportunities and resource requirements.
• Support strategic planning, workforce development and the continued growth of the business.

What We're Looking For

• Significant senior leadership experience in commercial construction or general contracting.
• Experience in ICI along with commercial construction general contracting
• Proven success overseeing multiple construction projects and managing portfolio-level financial performance.
• Strong knowledge of construction operations, budgeting, forecasting, contracts, scheduling and risk management.
• Experience leading senior project managers, site teams and multidisciplinary construction operations.
• A track record of developing leaders, improving operational efficiency and delivering profitable projects.
• Strong commercial judgment, communication and client relationship skills.
• Knowledge of construction safety regulations and industry standards.
• Relevant postsecondary qualifications in construction management, engineering, architecture, business or equivalent senior-level experience.

Experience working within a structured business operating system would be an advantage.

What's Next?

This is a confidential executive search offering an opportunity to influence the future of an established commercial construction business.

If you're ready to lead at a strategic level while building a strong, accountable construction operation, we'd welcome your application.

Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your construction leadership experience. Further information about the organization will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

The organization is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the selection process.