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Manager, Preconstruction (ICI)

Reporting to the Senior Director, Procurement, the Manager, Preconstruction assists with leading the development of complex project proposals, setting the direction for and leading pre-construction teams through all pre-construction activities, and managing client, consultant, and other stakeholder relations from project inception through to completion.

This role will primarily help define and then ensure the implementation of the per-project strategy for the pre-construction process in its entirety from project securement through to the start of the major construction activities.

This role will at times involve leadership of a dedicated preconstruction team on a major project and at other times the direct involvement in preconstruction activities across multiple medium-sized projects, depending on the current business unit project mix.

This position is based in our Ottawa office and will require travel to sites as needed.

Please note that this position requires a Level II Secret security clearance, as defined by the Government of Canada’s Contract Security Program.

What You Will Be Working On

What You’ll Be Working On
Assist the Senior Director, Procurement, in setting the preconstruction strategy for the project and be accountable for its implementation.

Lead project preconstruction teams through all preconstruction activities, including budgeting, estimating, and tendering, risk/opportunity review and analysis, schedule development and management, constructability and design reviews, procurement strategy and execution, negotiating subcontracts and major purchases, and construction pre-planning.

Directly complete the above preconstruction activities when required by the project requirements, deadlines, team requirements, and similar.

Lead the estimating team to determine bid and budget strategies, determine of fee, escalation, and contingency percentages necessary to win, and identify competitive advantages and win themes for bids and proposals.

Collaborate with the proposal team lead on proposal and technical response criteria, including the contribution to proposal narratives and content that is specific to the active project, such as validity reporting, constructability reports, indigenous business engagement planning, etc
Ensure internal validation processes are completed prior to submitting a committed proposal, executing a contract, or submitting a work package.

Prepare work packages for the conversion to the construction phase, including the negotiation and finalization of subcontracts and major purchase orders with vendors.

Identify the training needs of preconstruction team members.

Implement/support and monitor training progress as required.

Develop an effective procurement strategy for each project based on the owner’s evaluation criteria; align response to maximize scoring.

Execution
Lead regular strategy meetings for high-priority upcoming opportunities.

Lead regular preconstruction strategy and update meetings with the preconstruction project team,



and ensure deliverables and preconstruction strategy are being met.

Undertake preconstruction activities directly, as required and in support of the preconstruction team and the preconstruction strategy.

Lead major multi-phase project pursuits, including Integrated Project Delivery, progressive design build and Public-Private-Partnership (P3) type opportunities, including managing external partners and design consultants.

Ensure internal validation processes are followed prior to submitting a committed proposal, executing a contract, or submitting a work package.

Financial Accountabilities
Oversee all financial deliverables for bids and projects, ensuring work is secured in line with district profitability targets.

Oversee the management of the pre-construction budget on more complex projects if necessary.

Advise on selecting trade and consultant partners that are assessed to be financially viable with adequate manpower and an 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.

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 internal and external relationships.

Provide direction and leadership to the entire preconstruction team, including training team members on preconstruction processes and outcomes as necessary.

Ensure the needs and expectations of the client are achieved while balancing and aligning expectations and the strategic plan.

What We Are Looking For
Ideal candidates come from a construction management background with demonstrated experience and a previous senior position as a Project Manager, Estimator, or Construction Manager with a large general contractor.

Proficient in conceptual estimating, benchmarking, and market testing, and knowledge of analytics related to project pursuits.
A portfolio including large commercial and institutional projects delivered under various project formats (D-B-B, D-B, Progressive DB, CM, IPD) as well as experience delivering projects under the P3 model.
A valuable understanding and knowledge of design processes, estimating, construction, finance, and contracts as well as a strong technical knowledge base.

Proven leadership and project management skills to support a collaborative approach in examining complex situations with multiple stakeholders,



understanding other parties’ expectations, and possessing a genuine interest in creating win-win solutions.

Timely decision-making, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills are required to achieve the necessary objectives and goals for the project.

Registered Professional Engineer (P.

Eng.), Project Management, Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, LEAN experience, MRICS, and CIQS are all assets.
8+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Estimator, or Construction Manager.

Experience working in an engineering or architecture field, or as a design manager, is an asset.

What We Are Looking For

For Those Who Seek to Redefine

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-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.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First
A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable.

We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work.

Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together
Success is a team effort.

Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work
We built our name on quality.

We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future.

We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I;) and believe it is essential to our success.

We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole.

Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture.

We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.

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📌 Manager, Preconstruction (ICI) (Ottawa)
🏢 Bird Construction
📍 Ottawa