Real Estate Development - Vice President of Construction

Aritzia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer seeks a Head of Build to oversee the Construction department, focusing on strategic leadership, operational excellence, and team effectiveness. You will manage project delivery from planning to execution, ensuring compliance and quality. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of the build lifecycle and strong collaborative skills. Competitive compensation range is CAD 250,000-$350,000 annually with additional benefits and perks.

Benefits

Industry-leading product discount

In-house dining and cafe

In-office fitness studio

24/7 wellness resources

Aspirational workplace design

Additional amenities like private parent's room and shower facilities

Miscellaneous perks like dry-cleaning discounts

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the full build lifecycle.
• Experience driving process improvement.
• Ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for project delivery.
• Oversee all phases of the build lifecycle.
• Manage performance of contractor engagement strategy.

Skills

Process improvement

Collaboration with partners

Commitment to quality

Job description

Overview

The mission of the Construction team is to build world class spaces to design, on time and on budget.

As the leader of the Build Department, you will lead and motivate the team responsible for turning our beautiful designs into world class physical spaces. The VP of Construction is responsible for leading the overall strategy, structure, and execution of the Construction department, ensuring the successful delivery of all projects across quality, cost, and timeline. This role provides senior oversight across all phases of the build lifecycle—from early planning through to final delivery—while setting clear standards, aligning teams, and building the systems and processes needed for scale. With a focus on strategic leadership, operational excellence, and team effectiveness, the Head of Build plays a critical role in shaping how our spaces come to life. And, with people at the heart of everything we do, you will support your high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia - while enjoying one yourself.

Responsibilities

• Set and uphold the strategic direction for how all projects are delivered, establishing scalable frameworks, standards, and processes that align cross-functional teams and ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Provide oversight across all phases of the build lifecycle—planning, pre-construction, and execution—driving alignment, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across diverse project types.
• Lead the governance of documentation standards and processes to ensure compliance, constructability, and cross-team coordination that supports efficient execution and value engineering.
• Oversee budgeting standards, cost management practices, and integration of Owner-Furnished Items to ensure financial discipline and alignment with project timelines at scale.
• Oversee the contractor engagement strategy, setting expectations and managing performance to ensure strong execution, accountability, and continuous improvement across the build portfolio.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the full build lifecycle with experience driving process improvement
• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• The ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners
• A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business

Compensation

The typical hiring range for this position is $250,000-$350,000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.

We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia's Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences - we provide it all.

Perks

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount - Maybe you've heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe - Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET - Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness - Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they're physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace - Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They're also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities - Additional amenities include a private parent's room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras - We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.