Lead Preconstruction Manager — Complex Bids (Relocation)

MyGreat Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

MyGreat Recruitment Inc. is seeking an experienced professional to lead the estimating department for a commercial construction firm in Fraser Valley. The role targets either an established Pre-construction Manager or a strong Senior Estimator ready to assume broader leadership responsibilities.

You will oversee bids, review estimators’ work, and improve tendering processes to boost consistency and competitiveness. This in-office role requires in-depth knowledge of drawings, specs, and pricing.

Qualifications

• Significant estimating or pre-construction experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Current or recent experience as a Senior Estimator, Pre-construction Manager, Chief Estimator, or comparable senior role.
• Experience independently managing commercial construction bids from initial review through final submission.
• Strong knowledge of drawings, specifications, scopes of work, subcontractor pricing, tender requirements, and project risk.
• Experience estimating larger or complex commercial construction projects.
• Ability to review estimates prepared by others and identify scope gaps, pricing issues, and commercial risks.
• Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work full-time from the company’s Fraser Valley office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the estimating department.
• Manage, support, and develop a small team of estimators and estimating support staff.
• Personally estimate the company’s larger and more complex commercial projects.
• Review estimates and tender submissions prepared by other members of the team.
• Establish clear estimating standards, expectations, processes, and quality controls.
• Coordinate bid strategy, scope reviews, subcontractor coverage, pricing, and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, contracts, and tender requirements.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, constructibility concerns, and project risks.
• Work with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain complete and competitive pricing.
• Review unsuccessful bids and lead post-bid analysis to improve future results.
• Work closely with business development, project management, and senior leadership.
• Support the handoff of successful projects from estimating into operations.
• Coach team members and provide practical technical guidance.
• Improve accountability, consistency, and communication across the estimating department.
• Help evaluate which opportunities align with the company’s capabilities, resources, and commercial objectives.

Job description

MyGreat Recruitment Inc. is seeking an experienced professional to lead the estimating department for a commercial construction firm in Fraser Valley. The role targets either an established Pre-construction Manager or a strong Senior Estimator ready to assume broader leadership responsibilities.

You will oversee bids, review estimators’ work, and improve tendering processes to boost consistency and competitiveness. This in-office role requires in-depth knowledge of drawings, specs, and pricing.