Manager, Preconstruction (ICI) at Bird Construction in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | Kablio

Role

Description

preconstruction lead

estimating

procurement strategy

client relations

bid management

schedule development

Ensure the needs and expectations of the client are achieved while balancing and aligning expectations and the strategic plan.
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 internal validation processes are followed prior to submitting a committed proposal, executing a contract, or submitting a work package.
Ensure internal validation processes are completed prior to submitting a committed proposal, executing a contract, or submitting a work package.
Build and maintain relationships and regular communication with the client, consultants, and key stakeholders.
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.
Prepare work packages for the conversion to the construction phase, including the negotiation and finalization of subcontracts and major purchase orders with vendors.
Develop an effective procurement strategy for each project based on the owner’s evaluation criteria; align response to maximize scoring.
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
Directly complete the above preconstruction activities when required by the project requirements, deadlines, team requirements, and similar.
Review and approve mitigation of potential pressures on fee and lead discussions to properly assess and calculate fee.
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.
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.
Undertake preconstruction activities directly, as required and in support of the preconstruction team and the preconstruction strategy.
Identify the training needs of preconstruction team members. Implement/support and monitor training progress as required.
Lead regular preconstruction strategy and update meetings with the preconstruction project team, and ensure deliverables and preconstruction strategy are being met.
Assist the Senior Director, Procurement, in setting the preconstruction strategy for the project and be accountable for its implementation.
Participate in the business development process, ensuring that potential projects and clients are tracked and monitored regularly.
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.
Lead regular strategy meetings for high-priority upcoming opportunities.
Oversee all financial deliverables for bids and projects, ensuring work is secured in line with district profitability targets.

Requirements

project management

construction management

p. eng.

leed

lean

8+ years

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.
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.
Experience working in an engineering or architecture field, or as a design manager, is an asset.
Proficient in conceptual estimating, benchmarking, and market testing, and knowledge of analytics related to project pursuits.
8+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Estimator, or Construction Manager.
A good understanding and knowledge of design processes, estimating, construction, finance, and contracts as well as a strong technical knowledge base.
Timely decision-making, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills are required to achieve the necessary objectives and goals for the project.
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.
Registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), Project Management, Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, LEAN experience, MRICS, and CIQS are all assets.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

requires level ii – secret security clearance (government of canada)

Company

Overview

Since 1920

Founding Year

Established its presence in Canada as a coast-to-coast builder.

+70 Years

Publicly Traded

Maintained a strong financial presence on public markets.

2021

Acquisition

Expanded capabilities through the acquisition of Dagmar.

2024

Acquisition

Further diversified operations by acquiring Jacob Bros.

Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog.
Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services.
Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication.
Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery.
Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings.
With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.

Culture + Values

We bring life to vision
Creating great things with you
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 are stronger together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
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 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.

Environment + Sustainability

First Zero Carbon Retrofit

North America's First

Completed the first Zero Carbon Certification for a building retrofit (Humber College Building NX), setting a benchmark for sustainable building projects.

First Net-Zero Plant

Protein Processing Facility

Design-build of North America’s first net-zero plant protein processing facility, scheduled to be operational in 2024.

First Net-Zero Ethylene Site

World's First

Secured contract to build the world’s first net-zero integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site under Dow’s Path2Zero Program.

Committed to transitioning to a net zero carbon economy via high energy-efficient, zero carbon buildings using onsite or procured carbon-free renewable energy.
Delivering deep energy retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and energy use in existing buildings through mechanical, electrical, and energy modeling solutions.
Mass timber leader in North America: leveraging sustainable forestry and wood-based materials to capture carbon and offset CO2e over lifecycle.
Founding member of Canada Green Building Council with ~200 LEED-certified or targeting projects.
Partnered on complex building systems meeting LEED, Green Globes, Passive House, WELL, and Zero Carbon standards.
Operational emissions reduction through 'Work Green': implementing sustainable, energy-efficient, low-carbon operational technologies and processes.
'Build Green': minimizing resource waste, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency across material, equipment, system selection.

Inclusion & Diversity

$3,000

Indigenous Scholarship

An annual scholarship provided to support Indigenous students pursuing their educational goals.

3×$1,500

Indigenous Student Support

Three annual scholarships of $1,500 each provided to Indigenous students.

National Indigenous Engagement Policy: proactive employment of Indigenous workforce representative of project communities.
Policy pillars: respectful relationships; proactive Indigenous employment; increasing business opportunities for Indigenous partners; investment in cultural awareness, skills and business capacity programs.
Mandatory Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training for all employees.
Silver Certification in PAIR (Progressive Aboriginal Relations) program.
Scholarship programs: Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship; Bird Heavy Civil Indigenous Scholarship; Bird/Paul & Gerri Charette Fund; UNB scholarship prioritizing Indigenous female engineering students.

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What We Do

Client Solutions

Investor Resources

Role

Description

preconstruction lead

estimating

procurement strategy

client relations

bid management

schedule development

Ensure the needs and expectations of the client are achieved while balancing and aligning expectations and the strategic plan.
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 internal validation processes are followed prior to submitting a committed proposal, executing a contract, or submitting a work package.
Ensure internal validation processes are completed prior to submitting a committed proposal, executing a contract, or submitting a work package.
Build and maintain relationships and regular communication with the client, consultants, and key stakeholders.
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.
Prepare work packages for the conversion to the construction phase, including the negotiation and finalization of subcontracts and major purchase orders with vendors.
Develop an effective procurement strategy for each project based on the owner’s evaluation criteria; align response to maximize scoring.
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
Directly complete the above preconstruction activities when required by the project requirements, deadlines, team requirements, and similar.
Review and approve mitigation of potential pressures on fee and lead discussions to properly assess and calculate fee.
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.
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.
Undertake preconstruction activities directly, as required and in support of the preconstruction team and the preconstruction strategy.
Identify the training needs of preconstruction team members. Implement/support and monitor training progress as required.
Lead regular preconstruction strategy and update meetings with the preconstruction project team, and ensure deliverables and preconstruction strategy are being met.
Assist the Senior Director, Procurement, in setting the preconstruction strategy for the project and be accountable for its implementation.
Participate in the business development process, ensuring that potential projects and clients are tracked and monitored regularly.
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.
Lead regular strategy meetings for high-priority upcoming opportunities.
Oversee all financial deliverables for bids and projects, ensuring work is secured in line with district profitability targets.

Requirements

project management

construction management

p. eng.

leed

lean

8+ years

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.
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.
Experience working in an engineering or architecture field, or as a design manager, is an asset.
Proficient in conceptual estimating, benchmarking, and market testing, and knowledge of analytics related to project pursuits.
8+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Estimator, or Construction Manager.
A good understanding and knowledge of design processes, estimating, construction, finance, and contracts as well as a strong technical knowledge base.
Timely decision-making, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills are required to achieve the necessary objectives and goals for the project.
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.
Registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), Project Management, Gold Seal Certified, LEED Accredited, LEAN experience, MRICS, and CIQS are all assets.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

requires level ii – secret security clearance (government of canada)

Company

Overview

Since 1920

Founding Year

Established its presence in Canada as a coast-to-coast builder.

+70 Years

Publicly Traded

Maintained a strong financial presence on public markets.

2021

Acquisition

Expanded capabilities through the acquisition of Dagmar.

2024

Acquisition

Further diversified operations by acquiring Jacob Bros.

Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog.
Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services.
Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication.
Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery.
Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings.
With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.

Culture + Values

We bring life to vision
Creating great things with you
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 are stronger together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
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 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.

Environment + Sustainability

First Zero Carbon Retrofit

North America's First

Completed the first Zero Carbon Certification for a building retrofit (Humber College Building NX), setting a benchmark for sustainable building projects.

First Net-Zero Plant

Protein Processing Facility

Design-build of North America’s first net-zero plant protein processing facility, scheduled to be operational in 2024.

First Net-Zero Ethylene Site

World's First

Secured contract to build the world’s first net-zero integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site under Dow’s Path2Zero Program.

Committed to transitioning to a net zero carbon economy via high energy-efficient, zero carbon buildings using onsite or procured carbon-free renewable energy.
Delivering deep energy retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and energy use in existing buildings through mechanical, electrical, and energy modeling solutions.
Mass timber leader in North America: leveraging sustainable forestry and wood-based materials to capture carbon and offset CO2e over lifecycle.
Founding member of Canada Green Building Council with ~200 LEED-certified or targeting projects.
Partnered on complex building systems meeting LEED, Green Globes, Passive House, WELL, and Zero Carbon standards.
Operational emissions reduction through 'Work Green': implementing sustainable, energy-efficient, low-carbon operational technologies and processes.
'Build Green': minimizing resource waste, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency across material, equipment, system selection.

Inclusion & Diversity

$3,000

Indigenous Scholarship

An annual scholarship provided to support Indigenous students pursuing their educational goals.

3×$1,500

Indigenous Student Support

Three annual scholarships of $1,500 each provided to Indigenous students.

National Indigenous Engagement Policy: proactive employment of Indigenous workforce representative of project communities.
Policy pillars: respectful relationships; proactive Indigenous employment; increasing business opportunities for Indigenous partners; investment in cultural awareness, skills and business capacity programs.
Mandatory Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training for all employees.
Silver Certification in PAIR (Progressive Aboriginal Relations) program.
Scholarship programs: Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship; Bird Heavy Civil Indigenous Scholarship; Bird/Paul & Gerri Charette Fund; UNB scholarship prioritizing Indigenous female engineering students.

Articles

What We Do

Client Solutions

Investor Resources