Pre-Construction Manager

• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #13574
• Salary: CA$120,000 Per Hour

Matchbox Consulting Group is partnering with an award winning, local construction company for a Human Resources Advisor based in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. 
 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Manager, Preconstruction works closely with the Directors of Construction; the development, design, and engineering project teams to ensure constructability, costing and profitability of projects.

Preconstruction Services

• Provide pre-construction leadership to the design team challenging them to deliver value-based design
• Supporting in pre-construction services as a vehicle to ensure a construction contract is executed with the client 
• Define project needs including conducting any internal and external pre-design activities
• From time to time may be asked to manage the project startup, reporting, minutes and correspondence for projects before handover to the Construction Manager and Superintendent
• In collaboration with in-house integrated design and construction leadership, and / or with external consultants and general contractors, oversee the coordination of project requirements are well presented for handover to the Construction team.

Estimation / Tendering

• Manage complex estimates, tendering and contracts
• Design, build and implement estimating models for various project types
• Provide leadership to in-house design and construction team members with front end work on specifications and conceptual design estimates
• Responsible for the planning and execution of Estimating projects
• May, as the business grows, oversee a team of estimators who prepare quantity take-offs and estimates, including preparation of estimates for conceptual designs
• Maintain and grow Omicron’s network of preferred subtrades

Design and Constructibility Management

• Supporting the design and engineering teams by managing clash detection exercises and identify efficiency opportunities as design and preconstruction moves from Class D, Class C, Class C+, Class B and Class A budget milestones 
• Spearhead virtual construction, VDC and digital twin initiatives to improve constructability and construction planning 
• Research, initiate and implement future AI platforms to improve preconstruction and construction services 

Research and Administration

• Oversee materials and pricing research
• Work with the team to design and implement an estimating databank. Ensure the databank used is current

Bids and Proposals

• Advise on proposal procedures to follow
• Support business development by analyzing and making recommendations on proposals, negotiating contracts and creating successful bid strategies

Strategic Management

• Working with the team, provide leadership to the development of goals, objectives and budgets to meet the discipline’s requirements 
• Maintain a current understanding of the external market trends, economic influences, competition, technology and discipline innovations to inform strategic direction

Budget

• Partner with various teams to attain financial objectives  
• Ensure project budgets are ready for review by approver and/or governance and that prices/quantities carried are accurate and defensible

Other

• Perform other duties as required

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 5-10+ years working in the construction industry in a similar role
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Construction, Building Technology, Project Management, Engineering or Architecture is an asset
• Familiarity with current preconstruction and estimating platforms including but not limited to:
  • On Screen Takeoff
  • Timberline/Sage Estimating
  • Autodesk AEC
  • Autodesk ProEst / Takeoff
  • Autodesk Estimating
  • Building Connected
• Familiarity with current design management, virtual construction, clash detection and logistics platforms including but not limited to:
  • Autodesk BIM Collaborate
  • Reviszto 
  • CM Builder
• Expertise in various building types, traditional subcontractor work scopes, construction systems and methods, construction specifications, tendering practices and contract types
• Able to build and maintain trusting relationships internally and externally

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com