Preconstruction Lead for Value-Driven Building Projects

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

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders Canada is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to join our Construction Solutions team. You will dig deep into design and constructability options to optimize client projects, bringing hands-on design, cost estimating, and construction experience to the owner’s side.

You will engage with owners, architects and engineers to optimize cost, schedule, quality and constructability, while leading design-assist teams and developing CMPs for permitting and logistics.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering or Architecture or related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in design, cost estimating and construction.
• Professional Engineering or Architecture qualifications preferred or PMP willing to obtain within one year.
• Knowledge of building codes, health and safety regulations, and regulatory permit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide preconstruction leadership to deliver value-based design and constructability options for projects across Canada.
• Engage in design meetings with owners, architects and engineers to optimize cost, schedule, quality and constructability.
• Review drawings and specifications for constructability, value engineering, and sequencing options.
• Lead the development of Construction Management Plans to support permitting and site constraints.
• Lead design-assist teams to assess major renovations and equipment upgrades with minimal disruption.

Skills

Design & cost estimating

Constructability

Construction knowledge

Leadership in design meetings

Owner-side experience

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Professional Engineering or Architecture qualifications

Tools

RSMeans Online

Procore

cmBuilder

SketchUp

HoloBuilder

Drones

BuildingConnected

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Colliers Project Leaders Canada is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to join our Construction Solutions team. You will dig deep into design and constructability options to optimize client projects, bringing hands-on design, cost estimating, and construction experience to the owner’s side.

You will engage with owners, architects and engineers to optimize cost, schedule, quality and constructability, while leading design-assist teams and developing CMPs for permitting and logistics.