CEO and Co-Founder, QSEE

R Labs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture builder in Toronto is seeking a visionary CEO & Co-Founder to launch QSEE, a new construction technology venture. The role involves leading market validation, securing funding, building partnerships, and driving product development. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in startups and strong connections in the construction industry. This hybrid role offers equity ownership and the opportunity to shape a transformative solution in construction and facility management.

Benefits

Equity ownership

Competitive salary after incorporation

Access to mentorship and funding

Qualifications

• Proven track record in building and exiting startups.
• Experience in raising capital and securing investors.
• Ability to drive a startup from concept to profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead market validation and refine the business model.
• Develop and execute a fundraising strategy.
• Recruit and oversee top talent for the venture.
• Build relationships with industry stakeholders.
• Drive product evolution to meet market demands.
• Represent the company at industry events.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Startup experience

Partnership building

Capital raising

BIM and construction technology

Data intelligence

Team management

Job description

Who we are

At R-LABS Canada Limited Partnership (“R-LABS”), we build purpose driven companies to solve major problems in real estate and housing. We are launching our next innovative company, QSEE. To do so, we need an innovative Co-founder to partner with us to take this venture to the next stage.

What we need

We are seeking a visionary CEO and Co-Founder to validate and launch QSEE, a new venture on a mission to empower building owners, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors with intelligent tools and reliable data to drive the digital transformation of construction and facility management.

By bridging the gap between design, construction, and operations, QSEE delivers normalized, verifiable, and high‑quality information that forms the foundation for Digital Twin adoption and smarter, more efficient asset management.

This is a rare opportunity to partner with a leading venture builder to launch a new company from the ground up, guiding it through validation, funding, and commercialization.

Today, many owners inherit incomplete or inconsistent documentation, losing an estimated 1-5% of total building costs due to poor data quality, a figure that grows with project complexity.

QSEE solves this by introducing a new standard for BIM data governance through intelligent, user‑friendly workflows that keep project data accurate, consistent, and transferable across every phase, reducing lifecycle costs, improving collaboration, and unlocking the full value of building information.

As CEO, you will be the driving force behind the company, responsible for shaping and executing its business strategy, securing investment, and assembling a high‑performing team. You will work in close collaboration with R‑LABS, your venture‑building partner, two co‑founders, and an experienced network of investors, industry experts, and real‑estate professionals.

Hybrid role.

Who you are

You are a strategic leader and accomplished entrepreneur with a proven track record of successfully building and exiting a startup. You have successfully raised capital, secured investors, and built partnerships, the ability to scale a business from concept to profitability. Your experience building technology‑driven businesses in the construction industry means you can hit the ground running and bring together the right ecosystem of partners to drive real change.

As a founder and leader, you have experience in making strategic decisions that propel business growth and innovation. You excel in articulating a vision, motivating teams, and fostering collaborative environments. Your approach combines meticulous planning with the ability to execute strategies effectively to meet goals and objectives.

Ideally, you have subject matter experience in BIM and construction technology. You have a strong network in the space, with established relationships among facility owners, contractors, and design firms.

Above all, you are passionate about shaping new construction software business models, driven by BIM, data intelligence, and AI. You are excited by the opportunity to solve industry‑wide challenges and build a transformative solution that will transform how building information is created, managed, and delivered to the owners who depend on it.

What’s in it for you:

Purpose and impact. This is a rare opportunity to launch a validated startup concept in an industry primed for disruption and an ecosystem ready for accelerated growth. QSEE is positioned at the intersection of construction project management and facility operations and management. By enabling facility owners and construction managers with proper tools, you will drive real change in the industry.

Equity and compensation. As a Co‑Founder, you will receive equity ownership through founders’ shares, ensuring that your contributions are directly tied to the success of the company. Additionally, you will earn a competitive salary once the company is incorporated.

Support and stability. While this is a startup environment, you will not be building alone. You will have the backing of R‑LABS, an established venture‑building team specializing in real estate innovation, and access to mentorship, funding, and strategic resources.

As CEO & Co-Founder, you will:

• Validate and scale the business. You will lead market validation, refine the business model, and drive customer and investor acquisition.
• Secure capital for growth. You will develop and execute a fundraising strategy, establish strong relationships with investors, and ensure the company is financially positioned for long‑term success.
• Build a high‑performing team. You will recruit and oversee top talent, including software engineers, sales professionals, and strategic partners, to bring the platform to market.
• Develop and strengthen industry partnerships. You will establish and nurture key relationships with facility owners, architects/engineers, contractors, ensuring QSEE is at the forefront of construction technology innovation.
• Drive product and market expansion. You will shape the evolution of the QSEE platform, ensuring it aligns with market demand and scales effectively.
• Be the public face of the company. You will represent QSEE at industry events, investor meetings, and strategic discussions, building credibility and visibility in the market.
• Invest in success. Once incorporated, you will have the opportunity to further invest in QSEE and benefit from its growth and success.

Join us

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, and other equity‑seeking groups.

If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest here. Please let us know what accommodations or assistance we can provide you during the application process by emailing [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist you.

What you can expect from our interview process

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in joining QSEE as a CEO and Co-Founder. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI‑powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• An in‑person interview with the Managing Director from R‑LABS. These discussions will give you insight into our team and vision.
• An opportunity to complete two assessments: Clifton Strengths to identify your natural talents and Kolbe to evaluate how you apply these strengths in action.
• A final in‑person interview with the CEO and Founder of R‑LABS to address any remaining questions.

About R‑LABS

R‑LABS (“Our Labs”) is a partnership of innovative corporations and game‑changing entrepreneurs focused exclusively on problems in real estate and housing. Through our proprietary venture‑building platform, R‑LABS co‑creates and helps cultivate companies with new business models to generate a positive impact on the community and build considerable value. R‑LABS = Return on Society + Return on Investment.

The one and only of our kind, R‑LABS is the real estate industry’s venture‑builder. Innovation is a crucial part of our operation, and is central to our ecosystem focused on making a sustainable high impact. We are a startup factory launching and supporting fast‑moving companies that benefit from our expertise, networks, funding and leadership. Real estate and housing are essential to everyone but have complicated challenges that require innovative action. We draw upon granular insights and deep knowledge to address the many interrelated industry problems to bring about transformative change.

For more information about R‑LABS, their ventures, partners, and teams, please click here.