Preconstruction Lead - Design & Build Excellence

Colliers Project Leaders | Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to join our Construction Solutions team across Canada. You will analyze design options, provide constructability feedback, and bring hands-on experience in design, cost estimating, and construction to the owner’s side of the table.

You will lead design meetings, review drawings, and develop CMPs to support permitting while optimizing cost, schedule, and safety. A PMP or equivalent and 5–10 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering or Architecture with construction experience.
• 5–10 years of progressive work in design, cost estimating and construction.
• Professional Engineering or Architecture qualifications preferred; PMP preferred or willing to obtain within one year.
• Knowledge of building codes, health and safety regulations and permit requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and design details; knowledge of relevant trades.

Responsibilities

• Provide preconstruction leadership to deliver value-based design and constructability options across Canada.
• Engage in design meetings with owners, architects and engineers to optimize cost, schedule, quality and constructability.
• Review drawings and specs, offering constructability and value‑engineering recommendations.
• Lead construction management plans to support permitting considering site conditions and utilities.
• Lead design‑assist teams to assess renovations and equipment upgrades for efficient sequencing.
• Support owners with trade package development, procurement, and CM platform implementation.
• Assist industrial clients with equipment integration into base buildings and feasibility studies.
• Conduct regular site visits and prepare documentation for each project.
• Participate in business development and proposals to grow the practice.
• Maintain internal financial control and ensure on-budget delivery; train and mentor staff.

Skills

Preconstruction leadership

Cost estimating

Design meetings

Constructability analysis

Budget/Cost control

Project management

Client-facing communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in Engineering or Architecture

PMP qualifications preferred

Tools

Procore

RSMeans Online

cmBuilder

SketchUp

HoloBuilder

Drones

BuildingConnected

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Colliers Project Leaders is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to join our Construction Solutions team across Canada. You will analyze design options, provide constructability feedback, and bring hands-on experience in design, cost estimating, and construction to the owner’s side of the table.

You will lead design meetings, review drawings, and develop CMPs to support permitting while optimizing cost, schedule, and safety. A PMP or equivalent and 5–10 years of experience are preferred.