Job Description
Overview:
At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it.
Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate – to the possibilities of what we can achieve together. We are 18,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.
Your Role
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 opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Provide preconstruction leadership to deliver value-based design and constructability options for projects across Canada
Lead and manage preconstruction activities using IPD, design-build, construction management, or stipulated price delivery methodologies
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
Develop and implement procurement procedures for goods, services, and works packages to assist clients on publicly funded projects
Conduct regular site visits at preconstruction and construction phases of the project to conduct site assessments and prepare project management 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
Qualifications:
Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field, combined with experience in the construction industry
Assistant Preconstruction Manager: 2-4 years of progressive work-related experience in design, cost estimating, and/or construction
Preconstruction Manager: 4-8 years of progressive work-related experience in design, cost estimating, and construction
Professional Engineering qualifications will be given preference
PMP qualifications will be given preference, or willingness to obtain within one year
Demonstrated familiarity with national and local building codes, health & safety regulations, and regulatory permit requirements for the marine construction industry
Strong ability to read and interpret drawings and design details
Demonstrated experience in onshore and offshore marine construction including structures, mechanical systems, hydraulics, electrical, civil, and buildings.
In-depth knowledge of trades relevant to commercial construction
Knowledge of government regulations regarding the construction industry
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook; in addition to Google communication tools like Gmail and Google Docs
Knowledge of project management tools like Microsoft Project / Gantt chart planning tools
Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Colliers Project Leaders, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.
What you can expect:
An opportunity to truly impact our communities
A flexible work environment
A comprehensive onboarding experience
Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
A paid volunteer day
An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences
And much more!
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
Approximate Salary Range for Preconstruction Manager: $90,000 to $120,000
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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Disclaimer:
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 operating in 63 countries.
Colliers Project Leaders has suspended our COVID-19 vaccination requirement. In circumstances where our clients have a different COVID-19 vaccination policy, the Clients’ requirements will supersede.
Colliers Project Leaders is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.
Colliers Project Leaders standard recruitment process requires applicants to be subjected to formal background and reference checks prior to their hiring.
At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it.
Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate – to the possibilities of what we can achieve together. We are 18,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.
Your Role
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 opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Provide preconstruction leadership to deliver value-based design and constructability options for projects across Canada
Lead and manage preconstruction activities using IPD, design-build, construction management, or stipulated price delivery methodologies
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
Develop and implement procurement procedures for goods, services, and works packages to assist clients on publicly funded projects
Conduct regular site visits at preconstruction and construction phases of the project to conduct site assessments and prepare project management 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
Qualifications:
Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field, combined with experience in the construction industry
Assistant Preconstruction Manager: 2-4 years of progressive work-related experience in design, cost estimating, and/or construction
Preconstruction Manager: 4-8 years of progressive work-related experience in design, cost estimating, and construction
Professional Engineering qualifications will be given preference
PMP qualifications will be given preference, or willingness to obtain within one year
Demonstrated familiarity with national and local building codes, health & safety regulations, and regulatory permit requirements for the marine construction industry
Strong ability to read and interpret drawings and design details
Demonstrated experience in onshore and offshore marine construction including structures, mechanical systems, hydraulics, electrical, civil, and buildings.
In-depth knowledge of trades relevant to commercial construction
Knowledge of government regulations regarding the construction industry
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook; in addition to Google communication tools like Gmail and Google Docs
Knowledge of project management tools like Microsoft Project / Gantt chart planning tools
Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Colliers Project Leaders, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.
What you can expect:
An opportunity to truly impact our communities
A flexible work environment
A comprehensive onboarding experience
Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
A paid volunteer day
An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences
And much more!
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
Approximate Salary Range for Preconstruction Manager: $90,000 to $120,000
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
#LI-AD1
Disclaimer:
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 operating in 63 countries.
Colliers Project Leaders has suspended our COVID-19 vaccination requirement. In circumstances where our clients have a different COVID-19 vaccination policy, the Clients’ requirements will supersede.
Colliers Project Leaders is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.
Colliers Project Leaders standard recruitment process requires applicants to be subjected to formal background and reference checks prior to their hiring.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Assistant Preconstruction Manager - Roads & Utilities position is now open for candidates interested in the Office Assistant Jobs sector. This role in Vancouver offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Office Assistant Jobs is a plus.
