Pre-construction Manager/estimator

Pre-Construction Manager/ Estimator

**About Equiton**:
Founded in 2015, Equiton is a recognized leader in private equity investments and has recently achieved one billion in assets under management. Our exponential growth is a direct outcome of our leadership team understanding how the industry works and how to create long-term wealth through real estate investing. We’ve discovered that finding the right opportunities involves time, experience, and discipline. Our strategy is always forward-looking, anticipating trends and adapting our selection to strengthen our market position, capitalizing on value creation opportunities, and building the most robust portfolio possible for our investors. We attract diverse, exceptionally talented people and create an atmosphere that rewards initiative, independent thinking, and integrity.

**About the Position**:
Reporting to the VP, Construction, the Pre-Construction Manager is an active self-starter who expresses a sense of urgency and pride in their work. This role is responsible for supporting leadership in the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the preconstruction phase of projects. The Pre-Construction Manager is accountable for providing thorough, accurate, and competitive estimates to facilitate construction design decisions.

**Key Functions and Responsibilities**:

- Provide thorough, accurate and competitive cost estimates through all phases of design from conception to construction and permit documents.
- Estimate and analyze alternate building systems to facilitate construction design decisions.
- Lead design development and working drawing meetings.
- Manage the preconstruction schedule, including tendering and city approvals.

**Required Skills and Abilities**:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate well with co-workers, subcontractors, and clients
- Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented
- Ability to manage multiple projects leveraging sound project management skills
- Technical knowledge of high-rise, condominium construction and estimating
- Fiscal awareness
- Adept MS Office skills including Excel, Word, & Project
- Working knowledge of Bluebeam software

**Education and Experience**:

- Undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, or equivalent
- 10+ years of construction experience

**Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**:
In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that leverages diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We are an equal opportunity employer that values a culture that reflects and celebrates diversity of thought, background and experience. If you require accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know, so that we will work with you to meet your needs.

**Our Core Values**:

- Integrity

Rigorous adherence to a set of moral and ethical standards focused on respect, honesty, and fairness.
- Accountability

Individual responsibility for delivering on our commitments and being accountable for our decisions, actions, and results.
- Expertise

Offering the highest level of professional expertise, quality service and knowledgeable insights.
- Customer Focused

We recognize our customers are the reason for our success and know by putting their needs first, we foster trusting, long-term relationships.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit

Focusing on a growth mindset, continuous improvement, embracing change, and recognizing goals are achieved through dedication and hard work.
Please note that at present, legal eligibility to work in Canada is a prerequisite for this role.
We thank you for applying, however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.