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Pre-Construction Coordinator/Manager
Bird Construction
Leads and coordinates pre‑construction planning, proposals and stakeholder engagement.
10d ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
6,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building Information Modeling (BIM/VDC)
Civil Infrastructure Services
Fabrication
Future Energy
Industrial Maintenance
Mass Timber
Modular & Offsite Solutions
Pre-Construction / Early Contractor Involvement
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Institutional
Retail
Multi-tenant Residential
Industrial
Mining
Water and Wastewater
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
bid strategy
risk analysis
budget management
pre‑construction planning
procurement coordination
client relations
- Work closely with pursuit team on developing win strategies of the project.
- Collaborate with estimating team lead to determine bid / fee strategies and identify competitive advantages and win themes for bids and proposals.
- Ensure the accuracy of the internal validation process prior to submitting a committed proposal, budgets, work packages or otherwise any documentation respecting opportunities.
- Collaborate with operations teams to gather information and details for proposals and overall project execution strategy in the planning stages of the project.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
- Assist with writing and creating proposal content for RFPs and Tenders.
- Participate in fee, escalation, and contingencies discussions as necessary to win the project while managing the risk in delivering the project.
- Provide direction and leadership to the team relating to specific procurement opportunities and projects in hand.
- Participate in go / no go discussions, the kick-off meetings and strategy meetings respecting upcoming opportunities.
- Assist in developing project specific risk analysis.
- Determine and allocate/recommend the resources needed to implement the pre-construction strategy for individual projects.
- Participate in the oversight of all financial deliverables for bids and pre-construction projects and support the securement of work that meets profitability targets for the district.
- Assist with developing an effective bidding/tendering strategy for each project based on the owner’s evaluation criteria; align response to maximize scoring.
- Assist the Senior Pre-Construction Manager and pursuit team in setting strategy for the preconstruction process on a per project basis and be accountable for it.
- Oversee the management of the pre-construction budget on specific complex projects if necessary.
- In coordination with the estimating team, review and approve mitigation of potential pressures on fee and lead discussions to properly assess risk and calculate fee.
- Build and maintain relationships and regular communication with the client, consultants, trade partners and key stakeholders.
- Identify and support the training needs of the district-based employees and monitor training progress as it relates to pre-construction activities or project specific needs.
- Ensure the needs and expectations of the client are achieved while balancing and aligning expectations and strategic plan.
- Advise on / participate in selecting trade and consultant partners that are assessed to be financially viable with suitable manpower and appropriate level of expertise to complete the work.
- Coordinate internal validation process completed prior to submitting a proposal, budget, schedule, etc. and ensure process is being followed.
- Participate in the business development process, ensuring that potential projects and clients are tracked and monitored regularly.
- Initiate and ensure specific operational / corporate requirements specific to projects are completed and approvals are received, and any conditions are met through the pre-construction process.
- Provide pre-construction oversight respecting constructability, procurement, benchmarking, and management of client, consultant, and stakeholder relations from the start of a proposal / opportunity through to project completion.
What you bring
civil engineering
construction management
project management
estimating
leadership
analytical
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment.
- 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.
- Proficient in conceptual estimating, benchmarking, and market testing, and knowledge of analytics related to project pursuits.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills
- Post-secondary education related to Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent program and experience is preferred.
- At least 5 years’ experience working within project management, estimating, or other relevant roles with demonstrated experience managing pre-construction activities.
- Solid understanding and knowledge of design processes, estimating, construction, finance, and contracts as well as a strong technical knowledge base of products and systems.
- Timely decision-making, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills in order to achieve the necessary objective and goals for the project.
- Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with project team, subtrades, consultants and client.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency, flexibility, and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment.
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them.
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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.
- 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.
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.
$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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