Colliers Project Leaders

Preconstruction Manager - Electrical

Colliers Project Leaders$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with construction industry experience
  • 5-10 years of experience in design, cost estimating, and construction as a Preconstruction Manager
  • Professional Engineering qualifications preferred
  • PMP qualifications preferred or willingness to acquire within one year
  • Strong understanding of building codes and construction regulations

Responsibilities

  • Provide preconstruction leadership for value-based design and constructability options
  • Engage in design meetings with owners, architects, and engineers to optimize project variables
  • Review and comment on drawings and specifications for constructability and value engineering
  • Develop Construction Management Plans considering logistics and safety
  • Lead design-assist teams in efficient project sequencing
  • Support owners and developers with construction management expertise
  • Conduct site visits and assessments throughout project phases
  • Participate in business development and proposals to expand service offerings

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact communities positively
  • Flexible work environment
  • Comprehensive onboarding experience
  • Professional development and mentorship program
  • Paid volunteer day
  • Inclusive work culture where differences are celebrated
Full Job Description
Your Role

We're looking for Preconstruction Managers to join our Construction Solutions team. In this role you will dig deep into design and constructability options to help optimize your client's projects. You will bring your hands-on experience in design, cost estimating and construction to the owner's side of the table to provide real-time, continuous feedback throughout the planning, design, and construction phases to minimize risks and maximize value.

Responsibilities

  • Provide preconstruction leadership to deliver value-based design and constructability options for projects across Canada
  • 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
  • Review and comment on drawings (2D and 3D) and specifications prepared by design consultants and provide recommendations for constructability, value engineering and sequencing options
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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 documentation as may be required on each project
  • Actively participate in business development and proposals for new and existing clients to help grow the business and expand our professional service offering
  • Maintain internal financial control of projects managed to ensure all activities and deliverables are managed within budget
  • Prepare project plans and schedules and maintain compliance with internal Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure deliverables are developed to a consistently high standard
  • 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


Qualifications

  • Diploma or Degree in ElectricalEngineering, or a related field, combined with experience in the construction industry
  • Preconstruction Manager: 5-10 years of progressive work-related experience in design, cost estimating, and construction
  • Professional Engineering qualifications will be given preference
  • PMP qualifications will be given preference, or willingness to obtain within one year
  • Demonstrated familiarity with building codes, health & safety regulations, and regulatory permit requirements for the construction industry
  • Strong ability to read and interpret drawings and design details
  • In-depth knowledge of trades relevant to commercial, industrial and civil construction
  • Knowledge of government regulations regarding the construction industry
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook; in addition to Google communication tools like Gmail and Google Docs
  • Knowledge of project management tools like Microsoft Project / Gantt chart planning tools


Don't have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Colliers Project Leaders, we're not looking for "perfect matches." We're looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but don't have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it's this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

What you can expect:
  • An opportunity to truly impact our communities
  • A flexible work environment
  • A comprehensive onboarding experience
  • Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
  • A paid volunteer day
  • An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences
  • And much more!

Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of dynamic communities.

Approximate Salary Range for Preconstruction Manager: $90,000 to $120,000

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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