Director , Pre Construction
Job Summary
Director Pre-Construction Shape Landmark Developments Before They Break Ground
Toronto ON Executive Leadership Opportunity
The biggest decisions on a development project happen long before construction begins.
The right procurement strategy. The right building systems. The right budget. The right team.
Our client is looking for a leader who can bring all of these together.
This is an opportunity to join one of Canadas most entrepreneurial real estate development companies where youll help shape a portfolio of transformative projects spanning industrial high-rise residential mixed-use communities commercial and hospitality developments.
Rather than inheriting decisions made by others youll be at the table from the outset working alongside Development and Executive Leadership to influence how projects are designed budgeted and delivered.
If youre looking for a role where your expertise will directly shape landmark developments and leave a lasting impact this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Why This Opportunity
This isnt a traditional pre-construction role its a strategic leadership position.
Youll lead the entire pre-construction function guiding projects from early concept through procurement and construction readiness while building a high-performing team and helping shape the companys future growth.
Working from one or both of the companys offices in eitherdowntown Toronto or west GTA youll enjoy the pace and agility of a privately owned organisation where ideas are valued bureaucracy is minimal and decisions happen quickly.
Youll Be Responsible For
- Leading pre-construction across a diverse development portfolio
- Establishing project budgets from concept through tender and buyout
- Driving estimating strategy and value engineering
- Advising on building systems constructability and project delivery
- Leading trade procurement and contractor selection
- Negotiating major construction contracts
- Working closely with Development consultants and project teams to improve outcomes
- Building and mentoring a growing pre-construction and estimating team
- Influencing delivery strategies across an expanding portfolio of projects
About You
Youll likely bring:
- 7 years experience in pre-construction estimating or construction management
- Experience across large-scale residentialindustrial commercial or mixed-use developments
- Strong technical understanding of how buildings are designed and constructed
- Excellent commercial acumen with experience developing budgets and managing procurement
- Confidence negotiating construction contracts and working with senior stakeholders
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across multiple disciplines
Why Youll Love It
Youll get to influence projects before construction begins and work across a diverse high-profile development portfolio in an entrepreneurial organisation.
Youll have a seat at the table and be part of an executive leadership team building theirgrowing pre-construction function withgenuine autonomy and visibility.
Interested
If youre ready to move beyond simply pricing projects and want to play a leading role in shaping how exceptional developments come to life wed love to speak with you.
Apply now
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
MHB Group offers a bespoke recruitment service to employers looking to hire the most suitable talent for their teams and to job seekers wanting that personal service.