Preconstruction Manager (Bilingual)

Alberici Constructors; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Travel to client meetings

Job summary

Alberici Constructors, Ltd. in Burlington, Ontario is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the technical and commercial development of projects from opportunity assessment through award and handoff to operations.

The role collaborates with estimating, operations, engineering, procurement, and business development to create integrated project solutions focused on clear scope, reliable pricing, and practical execution plans.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of progressive experience in estimating, preconstruction, construction operations, engineering, or project management.
• Professional fluency in English and Korean is required to communicate with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience developing estimates and execution plans for heavy civil, industrial, or complex projects.
• Post-secondary education in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, quantity takeoff, and cost modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction and estimating activities from conceptual planning through final bid review.
• Define project scope, assumptions, exclusions, and pricing basis across teams.
• Develop and validate estimates using takeoffs, data, and market input.
• Plan subcontractor outreach, bid leveling, and pricing validation.
• Coordinate constructability reviews and execution strategies.
• Lead pursuit schedules, procurement timelines, and milestone plans.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction planning

Bilingual English/Korean

Communication

Project management

Reading drawings

Cost modelling

Scheduling

Education

Construction management degree

Engineering degree

Quantity surveying degree

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Document control systems

Job description

The Preconstruction Manager leads the technical and commercial development of projects from early opportunity assessment through award and handoff to operations. This role is accountable for developing clear scope, reliable pricing, practical execution plans, and a well-understood risk profile so each pursued project is competitive, buildable, and ready for successful delivery. Working across estimating, operations, engineering, procurement, commercial, and business development teams, the Preconstruction Manager converts client requirements and design information into an integrated project solution.

About Alberici

Alberici Constructors, Ltd. is part of Alberici Corporation, a $4-billion North American construction firm recently ranked 31st largest General Contractor in Engineering News Record.

Operating in the Canadian construction industry since 1908, Alberici has served countless communities through the development of infrastructure, food manufactories and energy centers amongst others.

At Alberici, we are proud of the quality of life our buildings bring to families throughout North America. Working at Alberici means satisfaction in knowing the work we do improves the lives of others. In turn, we continually invest in the development of our employees to provide them with fulfilling careers.

We build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities.

Our mission is simple — and our approach to delivering on it is equally straightforward. We are as open and honest with our employees and partners as we are with our clients. We are here to work together to do the best work possible to bring this mission to life.

When it comes to our team, Alberici employees are built differently. We seek the best and brightest and are committed to investing in our people and providing the training and resources they need to learn, grow, and advance.

Our Values

• Working Safely
• Valuing Diversity
• Serving Humbly
• Executing with Integrity
• Solving Creatively
• Engaging Fully

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Pricing

• Lead preconstruction and estimating activities for assigned pursuits, from conceptual planning through detailed estimate and final bid review.
• Define project scope, assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, and pricing basis, maintaining alignment among the estimate, schedule, execution plan, and proposal.
• Develop and validate conceptual, schematic, design-development, and detailed estimates using quantity takeoffs, historical data, productivity assumptions, supplier input, and market intelligence.
• Plan and manage subcontractor and supplier outreach, scope coverage, bid leveling, pricing validation, and incorporation of market feedback.

Planning & Constructability

• Coordinate constructability reviews and develop means and methods, site logistics, temporary works concepts, phasing, sequencing, and execution strategies.
• Lead development of pursuit schedules, procurement timelines, and milestone plans in collaboration with operations and scheduling resources.
• Partner with operations to confirm labour, equipment, productivity, crew composition, site constraints, and resource requirements before price submission.
• Facilitate value engineering and design-assist efforts that improve cost, schedule, safety, quality, or constructability without compromising client requirements.

Risk, Reviews & Handoff

• Identify, quantify, document, and communicate project risks and opportunities; recommend contingencies, allowances, mitigation actions, and commercial qualifications.
• Prepare and lead estimate, risk, constructability, and turnover reviews; obtain required approvals and close review actions.
• Maintain organized, auditable preconstruction records and ensure a complete, timely handoff of assumptions, commitments, risks, estimates, schedules, and procurement status to the delivery team.
• Contribute to estimating standards, cost databases, lessons learned, benchmarking, and continuous improvement across the preconstruction function.

Collaboration & Pursuit Support

• Support technical presentations, client workshops, partner coordination, and proposal development, clearly explaining the basis of estimate and proposed execution approach.
• Collaborate with the Pursuit Manager, when assigned, to ensure the technical and pricing solution supports pursuit strategy, client positioning, proposal requirements, and governance.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5-10 years of progressive experience in estimating, preconstruction, construction operations, engineering, or project management.
• Professional fluency in both English and Korean is required, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, partners, subcontractors, and project stakeholders in both languages.
• Demonstrated experience developing estimates and execution plans for heavy civil, industrial, infrastructure, or similarly complex construction projects.
• Post‑secondary education in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong working knowledge of construction means and methods, quantity takeoff, productivity, cost modelling, scheduling, procurement, and constructability.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, geotechnical information, schedules, and other technical documents.
• Proficiency with estimating, scheduling, document‑control, and standard office software relevant to the organization.
• Strong analytical, planning, communication, and facilitation skills, with the ability to work accurately under proposal deadlines.
• Experience with alternative delivery, design‑build, progressive design‑build, construction management at risk, joint venture, value engineering, or design‑assist is preferred.
• A relevant professional designation, certification, or licence is considered an asset.

Work Environment

This position is primarily office‑based in Burlington, Ontario, with travel to client meetings, partner offices, active construction sites, and prospective project locations as required. Site visits may involve uneven terrain, noise, dust, weather exposure, and required personal protective equipment. Flexible work arrangements, including remote work, may be available in alignment with business needs and the company’s remote work policy. Work outside normal business hours may occasionally be necessary to meet pursuit deadlines.

Alberici is a North American company with multiple Operating Companies: Alberici Constructors, Inc., Alberici Constructors, LTD., Alberici Construcciones, BRC, CAS Constructors, Filanc, Flintco, Hillsdale Fabricators, Kienlen Constructors, and WWPS.

Artificial intelligence–enabled tools may have been used in the preparation and drafting of this job posting for the purposes of content development and clarity. No artificial intelligence systems are used at any stage of the recruitment, assessment, screening, interviewing, or selection process. All hiring decisions are made exclusively by authorized human representatives of the organization.