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 skilled 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:

[email protected]

SAWW Developments is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.

📌 Vice President, Design-Build (Greater Toronto Area)
🏢 SAWW Developments
📍 Greater Toronto Area