Manager, Preconstruction; ICI

Manager, Preconstruction (ICI)

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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’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…