Lead preconstruction estimating in Halifax, owning Class D through Class A cost plans, procurement, and design coordination. Work primarily in office and design studio.

The Lawen Group, DEXEL, and Paramount seek a working leader to run preconstruction from concept through final buyout. You will prepare estimates, keep budgets tied to the pro forma, and lead DEXEL Architecture through its Production Manager. The role supports high-rise and multi-residential projects, including two 30-storey towers and heritage restoration.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare every estimate and cost plan through final buyout

Lead tendering, procurement, bid levelling, and trade awards

Direct coordinated drawings for tender or construction

Complete constructability reviews and value engineering





Manage schedules, permits, readiness, and construction handover

Requirements

Ten or more years leading multi-residential preconstruction, estimating, or design delivery

High-rise experience and self-prepared estimates on $50 million-plus projects

Experience scoping, tendering, qualifying, and awarding trade packages

BIM experience for coordination and quantity takeoff

Design judgment to hold incomplete drawing sets

Bring hands-on estimating, procurement, BIM, and design leadership to DEXEL’s Halifax preconstruction team and projects.

📌 Director of Preconstruction Estimating (Winnipeg)
🏢 Paramount Management
📍 Winnipeg