Preconstruction Specialist

Overview

Plan, scope, estimate and support modular housing projects from bid to award.

Key Responsibilities

• rfp docs
• scope gap
• cost estimating
• project scheduling
• bid analysis
• contract review

Tasks

-Develop and issue Division of Responsibility documents. -Champion a culture of safety and quality in compliance with ATCO’s HSE policies and procedures. -Develop and issue Request for Proposal documents for both internal departments and external subcontractors and consultants (Scope of Work, Schedule, etc.). -Plan the opportunity response approach by establishing internal responsibilities and delivery timelines. -Upon project award, complete all internal project startup documents and handover to the Project Execution Team. -Complete scope gap analysis to eliminate missed scope or scope overlap. -Attend pre-bid site visits as required. -Build construction estimates from the ground up based on conceptual project floor plans. -Collect all project pricing and compile the total project estimate for review and submission. -Work closely with Business Development Managers to understand project and client needs and limitations. -Support continuous improvement initiatives and other tasks assigned. -Develop conceptual project schedules (MS Project or Primavera) for bid submission and revise as required at award. -Review and provide comments on construction contracts. -Tender all site installation scopes including bid analysis and carry/award recommendations.

Requirements

• project management
• engineering degree
• ms project
• procore
• design build
• cost coding

What You Bring

-3-7 years of progressive experience in construction project management or coordination with a proven record of delivering large building projects in both urban and rural settings. -Degree in Engineering or a related technical diploma, PEng, CET, CTech, PTech, or RET Preferred. Site Superintendents or Construction Managers with strong experience in modular construction may be considered. -Sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment. -Experience working in Master Format Division structure for cost coding and estimating. -Proficient in MS Project, MS Office, SharePoint, Teams, Procore, -Comfortable with occasional travel to remote project sites. -Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, presentation and problem-solving skills. -Design Build or construction management experience with knowledge of managing consultant teams is preferred -Demonstrate strong leadership, building rapport and negotiation skills. -Superior written and verbal communication skills at multiple levels: client/owner representative, construction site. -Familiarity with contract negotiations, estimating, scheduling and financial planning of design-build projects over $10 million dollars. -Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. -Familiarity with permitting processes (SPA/DP, BP, trades, etc.) and National Building Code.

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Benefits

-Competitive compensation and benefits package. -Training, continued learning, and mentorship programs. -Opportunities to craft your own professional growth.

About Atco Structures

-It manufactures and installs modular units—from mobile offices to full-scale residential buildings—across five continents. -Typical projects include remote workforce camps, off‑grid accommodations, schools, clinics, kiosks, and multifamily housing. -Stand‑out feature: its iconic yellow‑banded mobile office units are ubiquitous on construction and infrastructure sites worldwide.

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