Preconstruction Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Mentorship program

Comprehensive onboarding

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders in Canada seeks a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead design-assist and constructability initiatives across projects. You will guide design teams, review drawings, and coordinate cost estimates to maximize value.

You will manage CMPs, lead trade contractors, and ensure safety, schedule and quality standards while using tools like Procore, RSMeans, SketchUp and BIM platforms. Collaborate with owners and developers, contribute to business growth, mentor staff, and

Qualifications

• Engineering/Architecture degree or related field with construction experience.
• Progressive experience in design, cost estimating and construction.
• Preference for professional engineering or architecture qualifications and PMP if possible.
• Familiarity with building codes, safety regs, and permits.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of commercial, industrial, civil trades and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Provide preconstruction leadership to deliver value-based design and constructability options across Canada.
• Engage in design meetings with owners, architects and engineers for cost, schedule and quality optimization.
• Review drawings and specs for constructability and value engineering.
• Lead CMP development to support permitting, logistics, site conditions and safety.
• Guide design-assist teams with trade contractors to optimize sequencing in occupied facilities.
• Support owners with procurement, CM platform use (Procore) and process documentation.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, preliminary design and cost estimating with teammates.
• Conduct site visits and prepare documentation for each project.
• Contribute to business development and proposals, expanding service offerings.
• Mentor staff and uphold internal QMS standards on all deliverables.

Skills

Design & cost estimating

Construction planning

Reading drawings

Project management

Leadership

Education

Engineering or Architecture degree

PMP certification preferred

Professional Engineer/Architect preferred

Tools

Procore

RSMeans Online

cmBuilder

SketchUp

HoloBuilder

Drones

BuildingConnected

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Project

Gantt charts

Job description

Overview

Colliers Project Leaders is a team committed to projects that make a difference in communities and for the people who live there.

We deliver capital project solutions that strengthen the built environment, partnering with our clients to bring critical infrastructure and complex building projects to life.

We’ve led over 20,000+ projects that:

• Make cities more livable
• Enhance workplaces
• Create spaces people want to return to
• Improve patient care
• Deliver clean drinking water
• Build a sustainable future

And so much more.

This is where you come in. We’re looking for people to join our team who are passionate about creating more sustainable, resilient and inclusive communities.

If this kind of work resonates with you, you’re in the right place.

Your Role

We're looking for Preconstruction Managers to join our Construction Solutions team. In this role you will dig deep into design and constructability options to help optimize your client's projects. You will bring your hands-on experience in design, cost estimating and construction to the owner’s side of the table to provide real-time, continuous feedback throughout the planning, design, and construction phases to minimize risks and maximize value.

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 during the design stage to provide real-time recommendations to optimize cost, schedule, quality and constructability variables
• Review and comment on drawings (2D and 3D) and specifications prepared by design consultants and provide recommendations for constructability, value engineering and sequencing options
• Prepare and lead the development of Construction Management Plans (CMP) to support permitting applications taking into consideration construction logistics, site conditions and utilities, traffic impacts, health & safety, and impacts on adjacent property
• Lead design-assist teams of trade contractors and consultants to investigate major building renovations and equipment upgrades to establish the most efficient and least disruptive sequence of works within occupied facilities
• Provide construction management support to owners and developers to augment their in-house construction teams bringing expertise in trade package development, trade procurement, construction management platform (i.e. Procore) implementation, and procedures development.
• Assist industrial clients with equipment integration into base buildings that were not originally designed for this purpose which may include assembling a team of designers, code consultants, and trade contractors to conduct feasibility studies, preliminary design, and cost estimating
• Conduct regular site visits at preconstruction and construction phases of the project to conduct site assessments and prepare documentation as may be required on each project
• Actively participate in business development and proposals for new and existing clients to help grow the business and expand our professional service offering
• Maintain internal financial control of projects managed to ensure all activities and deliverables are managed within budget
• Prepare project plans and schedules and maintain compliance with internal Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure deliverables are developed to a consistently high standard
• Assist with training and mentoring of staff and provide leadership across all assigned projects
• Utilize tools such as RSMeans Online, Procore, cmBuilder, SketchUp, HoloBuilder, Drones, BuildingConnected, Autodesk Construction Cloud and others to prepare deliverables for Construction Solutions

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering or Architecture, or a related field, combined with experience in the construction industry
• Preconstruction Manager : 5-10 years of progressive work-related experience in design, cost estimating, and construction
• Professional Engineering or Architecture qualifications will be given preference
• PMP qualifications will be given preference, or willingness to obtain within one year
• Demonstrated familiarity with building codes, health & safety regulations, and regulatory permit requirements for the construction industry
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings and design details
• In-depth knowledge of trades relevant to commercial, industrial and civil construction
• Knowledge of government regulations regarding the construction industry
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook; in addition to Google communication tools like Gmail and Google Docs
• Knowledge of project management tools like Microsoft Project / Gantt chart planning tools

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Colliers Project Leaders, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

What You Can Expect

• An opportunity to truly impact our communities
• A flexible work environment
• A comprehensive onboarding experience
• Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
• A paid volunteer day
• An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences
• And much more!

Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of dynamic communities.

Approximate Salary Range for Preconstruction Manager: $90,000 to $120,000

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Disclaimer

Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 18,000 professionals operating in 63 countries.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

We may use technology tools to assist in screening applications for keywords or qualifications. However, final selection decisions are made by our hiring team through human review and interviews.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.