Assistant Preconstruction Manager – Design & Value Optimizer

Colliers Project Leaders | Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders in Canada seeks an Assistant Preconstruction Manager for our Construction Solutions team. You will explore design and constructability options to optimize client projects, bringing hands‑on design, cost estimating, and construction experience to the owner’s side for real‑time feedback across planning, design, and construction phases.

You will lead design meetings, review drawings, develop CMPs, and support trade teams to minimize risks, maintain budgets, and maximize

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering or Architecture, with construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide preconstruction leadership to deliver value‑based design and constructability options.
• Review drawings and specifications for constructability and value engineering.
• Prepare and lead Construction Management Plans (CMP) for permitting and logistics.
• Lead design‑assist teams to coordinate major renovations and equipment upgrades.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Cost estimating

Design review

Construction planning

Procore

Gantt charts

Regulatory permits

Education

Engineering or Architecture degree

PMP certification preferred

Tools

RSMeans Online

SketchUp

HoloBuilder

Drones

BuildingConnected

Autodesk Construction Cloud

cmBuilder

Procore

Job description

Colliers Project Leaders in Canada seeks an Assistant Preconstruction Manager for our Construction Solutions team. You will explore design and constructability options to optimize client projects, bringing hands‑on design, cost estimating, and construction experience to the owner’s side for real‑time feedback across planning, design, and construction phases.

You will lead design meetings, review drawings, develop CMPs, and support trade teams to minimize risks, maintain budgets, and maximize