Where Greatness Grows

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 Canadas skylines 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.

We are a dynamic team of over 5000 with a range of professions backgrounds and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird you hold the pen and you write your story. As you unlock your potential you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.

Be a part of our team where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect collaboration and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

What Youll 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 owners 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 good 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.

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.

Bird is committed to diversity equity and inclusion (DE&I). This is a core part of our culture and guides our actions and strategic priorities. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and share their unique perspectives and talents. Our ongoing commitments focus on addressing inequities and promoting a better understanding of diversity to build an inclusive and fair culture. We recognize that diverse teams are more knowledgeable perform better and achieve greater success. As such we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating opportunities for all employees to grow and succeed.