Assistant Preconstruction Manager - Electrical

Description

• Develop and implement procurement procedures for goods, services, and works packages to assist clients on publicly funded projects
• Provide preconstruction leadership to deliver value-based design and constructability options for projects across Canada
• Actively participate in business development and proposals for new and existing clients to help grow the business and expand our professional service offering
• Review and comment on drawings (2D and 3D) and specifications prepared by design consultants and provide recommendations for constructability, value engineering and sequencing options
• Lead and manage preconstruction activities using IPD, design-build, construction management, or stipulated price delivery methodologies
• Assist with training and mentoring of staff and provide leadership across all assigned projects
• Utilize tools such as RSMeans Online, Procore, CMBuilder, SketchUp, HoloBuilder, Drones, BuildingConnected, Autodesk Construction Cloud and others to prepare deliverables for Construction Solutions
• Lead design-assist teams of trade contractors and consultants to investigate major building renovations and equipment upgrades to establish the most efficient and least disruptive sequence of works within occupied facilities
• Engage in design meetings with owners, architects and engineers during the design stage to provide real-time recommendations to optimize cost, schedule, quality and constructability variables.
• Assist industrial clients with equipment integration into base buildings that were not originally designed for this purpose which may include assembling a team of designers, code consultants, and trade contractors to conduct feasibility studies, preliminary design, and cost estimating
• Conduct regular site visits at preconstruction and construction phases of the project to conduct site assessments and prepare project management documentation as may be required on each project
• Prepare project plans and schedules and maintain compliance with internal Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure deliverables are developed to a consistently high standard
• Provide construction management support to owners and developers to augment their in-house construction teams bringing expertise in trade package development, trade procurement, construction management platform (i.e. Procore) implementation, and procedures development.
• Prepare and lead the development of Construction Management Plans (CMP) to support permitting applications taking into consideration construction logistics, site conditions and utilities, traffic impacts, health & safety, and impacts on adjacent property
• Maintain internal financial control of projects managed to ensure all activities and deliverables are managed within budget

Requirements

• PMP qualifications will be given preference, or willingness to obtain within one year
• Demonstrated familiarity with national and local building codes, health & safety regulations, and regulatory permit requirements for the construction industry
• Preconstruction Manager: 4-8 years of progressive work-related experience in design, cost estimating, and construction
• Knowledge of project management tools like Microsoft Project / Gantt chart planning tools
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook; in addition to Google communication tools like Gmail and Google Docs
• Professional Engineering qualifications will be given preference
• In-depth knowledge of trades relevant to commercial construction
• Assistant Preconstruction Manager: 2-4 years of progressive work-related experience in design, cost estimating, and/or construction
• A comprehensive onboarding experience
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings and design details
• Knowledge of government regulations regarding the construction industry
• Diploma or Degree in Electrical E ngineering , or a related field, combined with experience in the construction industry

Benefits

• A flexible work environment
• Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
• A paid volunteer day

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance