About the Role SAWW Developments is seeking an experienced Director of Estimating & Preconstruction to lead our estimating function while driving business growth across British Columbia.
This is a senior leadership role for an accomplished estimating professional with extensive experience working for established mid-sized general contractors in BC. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of preparing competitive estimates, securing profitable work, and leveraging an established network to source current opportunities.
We are seeking a candidate with experience pursuing projects through multiple procurement and project delivery approaches, including General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build, Public-Private Partnerships (P3), and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
This is not a project management role. The primary focus is estimating excellence, opportunity sourcing, and backlog growth.
Key Responsibilities Lead all estimating and preconstruction activities for commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, and interior construction projects.
Prepare, review, and oversee accurate estimates, quantity take-offs, pricing, bid strategies, risk assessments, value engineering, and tender submissions.
Source and pursue new project opportunities throughout British Columbia across public and private sectors.
Develop relationships with owners, developers, architects, consultants, municipalities, health authorities, school districts, property managers, and commercial landlords.




Identify opportunities through public tenders, negotiated work, and early project involvement.
Expand the company's presence by introducing new clients, procurement portals, bidding platforms, and strategic opportunities.
Lead subcontractor solicitation, scope reviews, bid leveling, and negotiations.
Mentor the estimating team and continuously improve estimating procedures and best practices.
Monitor bid performance, win rates, market trends, and backlog growth.
Qualifications Minimum 15 years of estimating experience with established general contracting companies.
Strong experience with commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, and interior construction projects.
Proven experience pursuing work through General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build, P3, and IPD delivery methods.
Established network of clients, consultants, architects, developers, and subcontractors within British Columbia.
Demonstrated success sourcing project opportunities and contributing to company growth.
Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
What We Offer Senior leadership position with direct influence on company growth.
Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
Long-term career opportunity with a growing commercial construction company.
SAWW Developments is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.

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📌 Director of Estimating and Pre-construction (British Columbia)
🏢 SAWW Developments
📍 British Columbia