Position Summary
The Manager, Pre-Construction & Delivery is responsible for the full delivery lifecycle of precast concrete projects at York Precast - from early estimating and pre-construction through to site installation and project closeout. The Manager is accountable for ensuring that projects are accurately estimated, bid, coordinated, and technically prepared; that all documentation and procurement are aligned with production schedules; and that finished products are transported and installed safely, on time, and to specification.
As a key member of the startup leadership team, this role carries meaningful responsibility for building the systems, processes, and workflows that will underpin York Precast's pre-construction and delivery functions. In the near term, the Manager will operate hands-on, working with a combination of internal resources and third-party service providers, while progressively building out the team and capabilities required to support the company's growth.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Pre-Construction:
- Own the full bid cycle: scope review, quantity take-offs, material and subcontractor pricing, risk assessment, and proposal submission.
- Develop bid strategy and pricing in collaboration with the President, including margin targets and go/no-go decisions.
- Prepare professional proposals and tender packages for clients, GCs, and developers.
- Maintain unit cost libraries, bid templates, and historical pricing data.
- Track awarded projects against estimated costs and report on budget variances.
- Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, and value engineering opportunities early.
Technical Services - Quality, Engineering & Drafting:
- Own the full bid cycle: scope review, quantity take-offs, material and subcontractor pricing, risk assessment, and proposal submission.
- Develop bid strategy and pricing in collaboration with the President, including margin targets and go/no-go decisions.
- Prepare professional proposals and tender packages for clients, GCs, and developers.
- Maintain unit cost libraries, bid templates, and historical pricing data.
- Track awarded projects against estimated costs and report on budget variances.
- Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, and value engineering opportunities early.
Project Management & Coordination:
- Manage drawings, RFIs, submittals, and coordination across all active projects.
- Own change order management from identification through client approval and internal cost tracking.
- Administer project contracts, monitoring obligations, milestones, and deliverables.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate schedule, scope, cost, and quality risks throughout each project.
- Manage procurement: confirm quantities, issue and track POs, and coordinate supplier deliveries.
- Maintain clear project status visibility across all files and escalate issues to the President as needed.
- Liaise with clients, GCs, and structural engineers on technical and coordination matters.
Transportation & Logistics:
- Own end-to-end delivery planning: scheduling, crane bookings, transport, trailer configuration, and site access.
- Ensure all loads comply with Alberta oversize and overweight regulations.
- Monitor carrier performance and delivery costs; identify savings opportunities.
- Coordinate yard sequencing and load-out with the production team.
Erection & Installation:
- Manage erection and panel welding resources on a per-project basis.
- Ensure installation teams have current drawings, connection details, and technical support before mobilizing.
- Monitor site progress and coordinate field RFIs and drawing revisions during erection.
- Ensure installation activities comply with site safety, fall protection, and provincial regulations.
- Oversee post-installation quality reviews and ensure deficiencies are resolved.
Startup & Systems Building:
- Build estimating, coordination, change management, and logistics processes from the ground up.
- Develop templates, workflows, and tools that will scale with the business.
- Document SOPs to support team onboarding and operational consistency.
- Advise the President on team structure and hiring priorities as volume grows.
Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure all team members and contractors comply with York Precast safety standards and applicable regulations.
- Support COR, CPCQA, and other certification programs.
- Review incident reports and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
People Leadership & Team Development:
- Lead a team initially combining internal staff and third-party providers across technical, coordination, and field functions.
- Build internal capacity over time, replacing or supplementing third-party support as volume grows.
- Set expectations, hold the team accountable, and support professional development.
- Partner with the President and People & Culture on hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
Qualifications
- 8+ years in precast or structural concrete, or construction - across estimating, project management, technical coordination, and field operations.
- Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field is an asset; equivalent industry experience accepted.
- Demonstrated estimating experience: bid strategy, pricing, proposals, and post-award cost tracking.
- Experience with contract administration, change order management, and project risk management.
- Ability to read structural engineering drawings, shop drawings, and precast production specs.
- Experience managing engineering consultants, installation crews, and trade contractors.
- Understanding of precast logistics, transportation planning, and site installation.
- Proven ability to build systems and processes in a startup or growth-stage environment.
- Knowledge of COR or CPCQA certification programs.
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License; ability to travel to project sites.
Preferred Assets
- End-to-end precast experience from estimating through panel erection.
- Familiarity with Revit, CAD, or similar drafting platforms.
- Experience with project management, estimating, or ERP software.
- Knowledge of Alberta oversize/overweight transport permitting.
- Rigging, hoisting, or dangerous goods transportation certification.
- Standard First Aid Certification.
