Vice President, Design-Build

Company: SAWW Developments Location: Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario About the Role SAWW Developments is seeking an accomplished Vice President, Design-Build to lead the growth of our Design-Build business across Canada. This executive leadership role is intended for a highly connected construction professional with a proven ability to identify, pursue, and secure Design-Build opportunities in both the public and private sectors. The successful candidate will leverage an established network of owners, developers, consultants, architects, engineers, and industry partners to build a strong pipeline of negotiated and competitive work. This position is focused on business development, strategic pursuits, and preconstruction leadership. The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership to expand SAWW Developments' Design-Build portfolio while establishing long-term client relationships and strategic partnerships. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the company's national Design-Build growth strategy. Source and secure Design-Build opportunities across commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, industrial, and private sectors. Build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, consultants, project management firms, and public-sector clients. Identify opportunities early in the planning and procurement stages and position the company for successful pursuits. Lead Design-Build pursuits from opportunity identification through proposal submission, client presentations, negotiations, and award. Assemble and coordinate pursuit teams, including design consultants, key trade partners, and internal preconstruction staff. Collaborate with estimating and executive leadership to develop competitive proposals, budgets, value engineering solutions, and technical submissions. Establish strategic partnerships that strengthen the company's ability to pursue complex Design-Build projects. Represent SAWW Developments at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to expand the company's market presence. Contribute directly to revenue growth, awarded contract value, and long-term backlog. Qualifications Minimum 15 years of experience in commercial construction, preconstruction, business development, or executive leadership. Demonstrated success sourcing and securing Design-Build opportunities. Strong understanding of Design-Build procurement, preconstruction, budgeting, and proposal development. Established network of owners, developers, architects, engineers, consultants, project managers, and decision-makers across the construction industry. Experience developing strategic client relationships that generate negotiated and repeat business. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Willingness to travel as required to support business development and client engagement across Canada. What We Offer Executive leadership role with direct influence on the company's growth strategy. Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based incentives tied to business growth. Opportunity to shape and expand SAWW Developments' Design-Build portfolio across Canada. Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with long-term career growth opportunities. How to Apply Please submit your resume, representative project list, and references to: info@sawwdevelopments.com SAWW Developments is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Lead the growth of the Design-Build business across Canada by identifying and securing opportunities in public and private sectors. Develop national growth strategies and manage the pursuit process from identification through to contract award.

Requires a minimum of 15 years of experience in commercial construction, preconstruction, or executive leadership. Candidates must possess an established network of industry partners and a proven track record of securing Design-Build projects.

• Competitive Executive Compensation Package • Performance-based Incentives

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• Design-Build Leadership
• Business Development
• Preconstruction
• Strategic Partnerships
• Client Relationship Management
• Proposal Development
• Budgeting
• Value Engineering
• Negotiation
• Public Sector Procurement
• Project Pipeline Management
• Executive Leadership

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Sales
• Consulting

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 5, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Executive

Application method

Direct apply is available