Pre-construction Manager

Pre-Construction Manager

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The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people - where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

We are a dynamic team of over 5,000 with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird, you hold the pen, and you write your story. As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.

Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Reporting to the Director, Preconstruction, the Manager, Preconstruction assists in the direction and provides oversight for all pre-construction activities, including the estimating and budgeting processes, schedule development and management, constructability, procurement, benchmarking, development of complex project proposals, and management of client, consultant, and stakeholder relations from the start of a proposal / opportunity through to project completion.

Based in Edmonton, Alberta, this role will help define the strategy for the pre-construction process in its entirety, including management, coordination, and delivery of the pre-construction phases.

What You Will Be Working On- Assist the Director, Preconstruction to set the strategy for the entire preconstruction process and be accountable for it, determining and allocating the resource requirements to implement the preconstruction strategy of the business unit.- Collaborate with the business development and estimating teams to determine bid strategies and identify competitive advantages and win themes for bids and proposals.- Provide leadership and support to the project-specific pre-construction process and team.- Propose the fee and contingencies necessary to win the project ensuring safety is held to the necessary standard.- Ensure internal validation process prior to submitting a committed proposal or executing the contract.- Work closely with estimating and procurement on developing strategies of the project. Provide proposal content and schedule development.- Collaborate with the design team to ensure alignment between client and project requirements.- Review and approve the overall bid / pre-construction schedule.- Develop an effective bidding strategy for each project based on the owner’s evaluation criteria; align response to maximize scoring.

Execution- Provide oversight and utilize best practices to set the overall standard for pre-construction activities.- Initiate and ensure PIP (preconstruction in progress) reviews are completed, and any conditions are met through the pre-construction process.- Oversee the kick-off meetings and regular strategy meetings, and chair any formal meetings, ensuring the pre-construction process will meet the milestone dates established.- Ensure the accuracy of the internal validation process prior to submitting a committed proposal or executing the contract.

Financial Accountabilities- Oversee all financial deliverables for bids and pre-construction projects and support the securement of work that meets district profitability targets.- Oversee the management of the pre-construction budget if necessary.- Advise on selecting trade and consultant partners that are assessed to be financially viable with adequate manpower and appropriate level of expertise to complete the work.- Review and approve mitigation of potential pressures on fee and lead discussions to properly assess and calculate fee, including assisting in the development of a project risk matrix.

Client Focus- Build and maintain relationships and regular communication with the client, consultants, and key stakeholders.- Participate in the business development process, ensuring that potential projects and clients are tracked and monitored regularly.- Assist in the mitigation of conflicts over differences in the understanding of contracts.- Build and maintain strong in