Pre-Construction Manager

Concrete Cashmere; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Concrete Cashmere, a Vancouver-based design-build firm, seeks an experienced Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager to lead pre-construction for commercial TI projects. You will prepare detailed estimates, develop budgets, manage tendering, and assess trade pricing while coordinating with design teams.

You will serve as the primary client-facing lead during pre-construction, present estimating strategies and recommendations, and mentor junior staff while driving continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on estimating experience for commercial TI projects.
• Experience estimating, budgeting, and tendering processes.
• Proficiency with construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pre-construction activities, including site assessments, detailed estimating, budgeting, and tendering for commercial TI projects.
• Ensure a seamless transition from pre-construction into project execution.
• Support business development through early client meetings, site reviews, preliminary estimates, and risk assessments.
• Develop accurate high-level budgets and schedules to support early-stage discussions and sales efforts.
• Act as the primary client-facing lead during pre-construction, presenting estimating strategies, budgets, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with design teams to align scope and design with project budgets, providing ongoing cost guidance.

Skills

Estimating experience

Client-facing

Pre-construction leadership

Project management

Education

Construction Management degree or diploma

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Who are we?

Concrete Cashmere is a design-build firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia.We are focused on bringing a fresh approach to commercial, retail, institution,and medical projects. We work with clients to thoughtfully integrate theirneeds, branding a unique style to craft a well-designed, functional space thatbrings their vision into existence.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced construction professional with strong, hands-onestimating experience and a proven background in commercial tenant improvement(TI) projects. This role requires someone who has independently prepareddetailed construction estimates, developed project budgets, managed tenderingprocesses, and evaluated trade pricing specifically within the commercial TIsector.

You bring substantial experience as an Estimator, Pre-Construction Manager, orProject Manager with significant hands-on estimating responsibilities.

You are confident interpreting construction drawings and specifications, conducting siteassessments, identifying scope gaps and project risks, preparing accurate costestimates, and developing budgets that support both business development andsuccessful project execution. You are also a clear and credible communicator whois comfortable in client-facing situations and represents the business withprofessionalism.

What you will be doing:

• Lead all pre-construction activities, including site assessments, detailedestimating, budgeting, and tendering for commercial tenant improvementprojects.
• Ensure a seamless transition from pre-construction into project execution.
• Support business development through early client meetings, site reviews,preliminary estimates, and risk assessments.
• Develop accurate high-level budgets and schedules to support early-stagediscussions and sales efforts.
• Act as the primary client-facing lead during pre-construction, presentingestimating strategies, budgets, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with design teams to align scope and design with project budgets,providing ongoing cost guidance and value engineering recommendations.
• Own the full tendering process, including trade package preparation, bidsolicitation, bid leveling, cost analysis, and client approvals.
• Lead tender walkthroughs with trades and present detailed final estimates andquotes to clients for sign-off.
• Build and maintain strong trade partner relationships while actively sourcingand evaluating new vendors.
• Continuously improve pre-construction systems, SOPs, estimating standards,and workflows.
• Implement and manage systems across estimating, budgeting, tendering,scheduling, cost control, submittals, and RFIs.
• Develop procurement strategies to manage material and product lead times.
• Support the growth of the self-perform division through effective costing,estimating, and execution strategies.
• Manage and mentor junior team members supporting pre-construction andestimating deliverables.
• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to company strategy.
• Attend regular cross-department meetings to align on project pipeline,workload, and resourcing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Construction Management, ConstructionTechnology, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Significant hands-on construction estimating experience, including preparingdetailed cost estimates, developing project budgets, and managing competitivetendering processes.
• Demonstrated experience estimating and managing commercial tenant improvement(TI) projects. Direct commercial TI experience is required.
• Proven ability to independently estimate commercial TI projects fromdrawings, specifications, and site conditions.
• Strong understanding of commercial TI construction costs, labour, materials,subcontractor pricing, and cost control.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings and specifications, includingelevations, sections, and details, and identifying scope gaps, discrepancies,and potential risks.
• Previous experience as an Estimator, Pre-Construction Manager, or ProjectManager with substantial estimating responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, mechanical systems, and commercial TIconstruction practices.
• Excellent client service and communication skills, with the ability to buildtrust and long-term relationships.
• Proficiency in Procore, MS Project, and Bluebeam.
• PMP certification is considered an asset.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and able to work on-site at ourVancouver office.
• Must hold a valid BC driver's licence.