Job Overview
Stone River is a construction management company specializing in Indigenous communities and partnerships, providing comprehensive project support from inception to completion. With a team boasting over 150 years of combined experience, we are committed to fostering strong relationships, delivering high-quality projects, and ensuring sustainable growth for the communities we serve.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Preconstruction Manager is responsible for managing the overall planning, coordination, and control of pre-construction activities to ensure functionally and financially viable project delivery. This includes overseeing project setup, funding strategy, budgeting, stakeholder collaboration, and developing innovative solutions to meet client needs and project goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants during early design phases to ensure constructability and cost-efficiency.
- Participate in the development of client proposals, fee structures, design narratives, and project presentations.
- Conduct and manage value engineering exercises and life cycle cost analyses to maximize value and long-term performance.
- Perform constructability reviews to identify design conflicts or cost-saving opportunities prior to construction.
- Coordinate early engagement with municipal authorities to understand permit requirements, pathways, and timelines.
- Develop project execution plans, consultant/staffing schedules, and Indigenous participation strategies.
- Oversee project funding strategies, including coordination with the estimating team.
- Assist in developing bid package strategies and managing subcontractor prequalification and bid solicitation processes.
- Manage procurement planning, tendering, and contract finalization.
- Lead preconstruction operations ensuring standards, efficiency, and excellence are achieved.
- Drive innovation, Lean Culture, and continuous improvement in all preconstruction workflows.
- Conduct startup meetings and develop project pathways in collaboration with clients.
- Lead document control processes: RFIs, submittals, change orders, etc.
- Develop and manage preconstruction schedules and key milestone tracking.
- Chair internal and external project meetings, issuing minutes and tracking follow-ups.
- Maintain strong client relationships and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor project KPIs to track performance and provide reports to senior leadership.
- Collaborate with the operations team to ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to construction phase.
- Facilitate the seamless transition from preconstruction to construction, ensuring all assumptions and key decisions are transferred clearly to the site team.
- Participate in team training, leadership development, and proposal interviews.
- Support the development and implementation of preconstruction tools, templates, and processes to enhance internal workflow and standardization.
Qualifications & Skills
- Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in construction, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or preconstruction-focused role.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong budgeting, estimating, and project scheduling skills.
- High level of proficiency in MS Office and project management software.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Location and Compensation
- Location: Alberta or British Columbia - Hybrid or Remote
- Hours: Project Specific - 40hr work weeks
- Salary: $120,000 to $149,603.84 annually
Stone River is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment that reflects the communities we serve.