Pre-Construction Manager, Buildings - General Contractor - Vancouver / Toronto / – Out

Outpost Recruitment
CA - Edmonton
January 7, 2025
Management

National general contractor who offers full-service construction for building projects is experiencing growth and seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to join their team in Vancouver, BC, Toronto, ON, and Edmonton, AB. Salary range is $150,000 - $180,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Responsibilities of Pre-Construction Manager:

Provide strong leadership to the estimators' team, and monitor their performance on a continuous basis.
Communicate clearly, concisely, and efficiently with own forces, clients, consultants, regulatory agencies, and other contractors.
Produce written correspondence and reports, and present at meetings.
Establish contract milestones and objectives, and communicate contract documents to all parties.
Plan, schedule, and present at internal and external meetings.
Respond to design/build and construction requests in a timely fashion.
Actively participate and lead in design/build team meetings.
Review and understand contract documents.
Maintain a list of acceptable suppliers, carriers, and rental companies.
Keep abreast of technological changes in the industry.
Ensure material data is readily available and updated.
Work collaboratively in the Pre-construction and Operations teams.
Explore cost savings, constructability, design, production duration, and options with the team.
Spearhead utilization of BIM on upcoming projects.
Ensure relevant project information is input to the database.
Maximize on-the-job training for the Pre-construction team.
Coordinate workload and monitor the team's abilities and motivation.

Pre-Bid / Pre-Proposal:

Collect relevant information on prospective construction work.
Compile a checklist of all trade divisions.
Maintain a record of receipt and distribution of all proposal documents.
Study and understand plans, specifications, and construction conditions.
Conduct pre-consultation site inspections.
Brief senior management on market position.

Bid / Proposal:

Take ownership of preparation, completion, and presentation of a proposal.
Prepare a comprehensive tender/proposal submission.
Review and finalize bid submissions in consultation with the management team.

Post Bid / Post Proposal:

Address any project-related inquiries confidently.
Prepare and present a project budget and proposal.
Communicate the scope of the estimate to the project management team.
Analyze projects to realize cost savings through re-design.
Lead and participate in post-tender negotiations.

Quantity Take-Off:

Maintain standard procedures for all estimating work.
Measure quantities from bid documents.
Coordinate and effectively communicate with subcontractors/suppliers.
Prepare a take-off summary for management review.

Tendering & Review:

Solicit trade proposals and analyze all proposals.
Meet with subcontractors to discuss proposals.
Assist with trade and prime contracts.
Manage project design documents and related correspondence.

Costing:

Estimate labour unit cost using historical data.
Determine equipment requirements and costs.
Cost standard work and compile unit costs.
Assist in preparation of construction schedule.
Calculate contractor's costs and compile miscellaneous costs.

Education / Experience of Pre-Construction Manager:

Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering or an appropriate field.
7+ years of experience in estimating.
Able to read and interpret building specifications and blueprints.
Strong analytical skills for development of estimates and job-cost reports.
Proficient in cost-estimating software and Microsoft Office tools.
Good understanding of market conditions and competitors.
Effective verbal communication and listening skills.
Good time-management and client service skills.
Able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.

Employee Benefits:

Competitive compensation, bonus, and strong benefits package.
Training, education, and development opportunities.
Company growth opportunities.

Ideal Pre-Construction Manager Candidate:

Only exceptional overseas Pre-Construction Manager candidates who require sponsorship will be considered for this role. Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews, and project scale ($) in your resume.

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