Job Description

With projects up to $500m, our client conducts major projects across Canada. As they continue building out their Ontario business, they seek a strong Preconstruction Manager with a proven track record.

Under the supervision of the Vice President of the Civil Operations, the Preconstruction Manager will be responsible for:
 
Development

• Establishing a division development plan.
• Ensuring that projects are targeted according to the development plan
• Establishing priorities for targeted projects with the VP, partners, and consultants recommended for identified projects
• Organizing meetings with clients, partners, consultants, and subcontractors
• Making a Green sheet of targeting projects
• Making a quarterly report of projects in the pipeline
• Participation in relevant conferences and workshops to maintain a network of contacts and give visibility to the company.

Pre-qualification

• Once a project has been identified and selected:
• Preparing the partnership agreements required for the call for qualification
• Ensuring that an adequate qualification team is assembled and supervising it
• Ensuring the qualification file is submitted with all the rigour and energy required.

Proposals

• Once the business is qualified to submit an offer, the Preconstruction manager must:
• Prepare or supervise all documents required for partnership agreements and contract negotiations;
• Coordinate all activities surrounding the proposal projects, including:
• Ensuring the availability of adequate and competent staff;
• Ensuring partnerships are managed;
• Attending all partnership coordination meetings;
• Attending all client meetings.
• Make reports to senior management;
• Ensure that the business's interests are protected.
• Preparing and presenting a post-mortem of proposals made.

Project Support

• Prepare the transfer files for operations, and support the project team for the time required to ensure a good transition
• Ensures that all agreements, including the contract, partnership agreements, and financing, are properly finalized.

Requirements

• University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience
• 10+ years’ experience in the construction industry, preferably with a varied mix of experience encompassing contractor, designer, and client experience
• Previous civil construction experience specifically related to heavy civil, excavation, tunnelling, wind farm, utilities, underground works, deep shafts, ground stabilization, metro and rail work
• A proven track record of project success and team leadership;
• Good knowledge of geology and geotechnical
• Strong experience delivering large-scale projects within a partnership environment
• Strong experience with alternative delivery mode projects (Design Build, P3)
• Strong knowledge of financial management, as well as building codes and associated legislation
• Advanced skills in management, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving are required
• Good computer skills and previous experience with scheduling software
• Bilingual (an asset), but proficiency in English language with excellent communication skills (written and verbal) is required.