Pre-Construction Manager, Commercial & Mixed-Use Construction | General Contractor | Greater Vancouver & Fraser Valley, BC MyGreat Recruitment

Location:Fraser Valley BC
Employment Type:Full-Time Permanent
Work Arrangement:In Office
Salary Range:Approximately $130000$200000 depending on experience and level

Our client is an established commercial construction company who areseeking either an experienced Preconstruction Manager or a strong Senior Estimator who is ready to take on greater leadership responsibility. This role will oversee the estimating department lead larger and more complex bids review the work of other estimators and help improve the consistency and competitiveness of the companys tendering process.

• Significant estimating or preconstruction experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Current or recent experience as a Senior Estimator Preconstruction Manager Chief Estimator or in a comparable senior-level role.
• Experience independently managing commercial construction bids from initial review through final submission.
• Strong knowledge of drawings specifications scopes of work subcontractor pricing tender requirements and project risk.
• Experience estimating larger or complex commercial construction projects.
• Ability to review estimates prepared by others and identify scope gaps pricing issues and commercial risks.
• Strong communication organization and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work full-time from the companys Fraser Valley office.

• Previous experience leading or supervising an estimating team.
• Experience mentoring junior or intermediate estimators.
• Experience improving estimating procedures templates quality controls or departmental standards.
• Exposure to both hard-bid and negotiated commercial construction projects.
• Experience conducting post-bid reviews and analyzing unsuccessful tenders.
• Formal education in construction management engineering quantity surveying or a related discipline.
• Established relationships with subcontractors and suppliers in the Lower Mainland or Fraser Valley.
• Experience supporting project handoff from estimating into operations.

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the estimating department.
• Manage support and develop a small team of estimators and estimating support staff.
• Personally estimate the companys larger and more complex commercial projects.
• Review estimates and tender submissions prepared by other members of the team.
• Establish clear estimating standards expectations processes and quality controls.
• Coordinate bid strategy scope reviews subcontractor coverage pricing and tender submissions.
• Review drawings specifications addenda contracts and tender requirements.
• Identify scope gaps exclusions assumptions constructability concerns and project risks.
• Work with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain complete and competitive pricing.
• Review unsuccessful bids and lead post-bid analysis to improve future results.
• Work closely with business development project management and senior leadership.
• Support the handoff of successful projects from estimating into operations.
• Coach team members and provide practical technical guidance.
• Improve accountability consistency and communication across the estimating department.
• Help evaluate which opportunities align with the companys capabilities resources and commercial objectives.