Preconstruction Lead: Client Relations & Scheduling

ITC Construction; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Construction in Vancouver is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the delivery of pre-construction services from inception to construction start. You will oversee tendering, schedules, design development support, constructability reviews, risk management, and client relations.

You will build strong relationships with clients and trade partners, prepare tender documents, review trade scopes, and drive projects toward construction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction field (preferably high-rise residential).
• Experience managing preconstruction phases of complex & multiple projects.
• Track record of driving projects forward to construction start and leading consultant teams.
• Ability to tender and negotiate trade contracts related to preconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, long-lasting relationships with clients & trade partners.
• Ensure client satisfaction through timely, professional responses and deliverable submissions.
• Prepare tender documents and distribution lists.
• Review and adjust trade scope based on drawings and project needs.
• Identify value engineering opportunities during preconstruction.
• Negotiate and execute trade contracts and LOI templates.
• Coordinate preconstruction handover meetings with the construction team.
• Manage multiple projects at varying stages in preconstruction.
• Comment on plans and specs at all design stages.
• Develop and manage overall preconstruction and preliminary construction schedules.
• Assess project risks and propose mitigation options.
• Review tender results and project budgets.
• Collaborate with ITC senior management on trade contracts.
• Work with estimating to prepare cost estimates.
• Engage Development Team for permits (demolition, tree removal, etc.).
• Oversee documentation and administrative activities.
• Lead preconstruction planning meetings with stakeholders.
• Foster relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Mentor and grow Pre-Construction Coordinators.

Skills

Client relations

Tendering

Preconstruction

Value engineering

Project scheduling

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

MS Project

Tools

MS Project

Job description

ITC Construction in Vancouver is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the delivery of pre-construction services from inception to construction start. You will oversee tendering, schedules, design development support, constructability reviews, risk management, and client relations.

You will build strong relationships with clients and trade partners, prepare tender documents, review trade scopes, and drive projects toward construction.