Project Manager, Design Build

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You as a Project Manager, Design Build and Preconstruction will:

• Lead a team of construction and design professionals in the development of Design-Build and Alternative Delivery RFQs and RFPs for Civil projects.
• Review contracts and provide a commercial analysis of the contract including the submission of contract comments and leading commercial CCMs with the Owner.
• Liaise with project estimators to develop work breakdown structures and participate in subcontractors' engagement and bid reviews, capital development, marketing, legal and facility management as required.
• Work with project schedulers to complete a project schedule for submissions to the client.
• Lead development of RFQ and RFP narrative technical writing and responding to Owner questions including assisting with resume and project profile development.
• Ensure high standard and competitive commercial and design strategies are developed and optimized in accordance with the RFP instructions; focused on winning the pursuit.
• Play a strategic role in fostering a collaborative team environment, in conjunction with various discipline groups and stakeholders.
• Use experience and commercial knowledge to assess contract risk and to facilitate the execution of partnership agreements.
• Assist in the project handover process and if requested, participate in the execution phase of a project to aid in the management of preconstruction and overall project startup activities.
• Lead or support preconstruction "Construction Advisory" projects while providing construction specific expertise to the pre-development phase of Civil and Transportation Projects.

Is this the right role for you?

• You have an engineering or construction related degree/diploma and at least 8 to 10 years of Design-Build or Construction Management experience.
• You have a good understanding of contract language and commercial experience.
• You have strong writing skills and can develop technical narratives.
• You have a combination of technical training and experience working on Civil projects.
• You have working knowledge of construction scopes and activities, design development, municipal approvals, scheduling, and project management.
• You can confidently mentor a team while developing and maintaining strong client relations.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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