Assistant Manager- Building Services

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: Deliver clean drinking water We’re looking for people to join our team who are passionate about creating more sustainable, resilient and inclusive communities. We're looking for Assistant 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. 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 Diploma or Degree in Engineering or Architecture , or a related field, combined with experience in the construction industry Assistant Preconstruction Manager :2-5 years of progressive work-related experience in design, cost estimating, and/or construction Demonstrated familiarity with building codes, health & safety regulations,and regulatory permit requirements for the construction industry In-depth knowledge of trades relevant to commercial, industrial and civil construction Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook; Knowledge of project management tools like Microsoft Project / Gantt chart planning tools At Colliers Project Leaders, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” An opportunity to truly impact our communities A flexible work environment Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of dynamic communities. Approximate Salary Range for Assistant Preconstruction Manager: $70,000 to $90,000 Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. La version française de cette offre est disponible sur notre site Web. / The French version of this offer is available on our website. 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 oper