Pre-Construction Manager at Synectics Inc.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Pre-Construction Manager to oversee and manage projects through the development and pre-construction phases. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in construction and project management, with a strong background in multi-million-dollar commercial projects.

This individual will be a collaborative team player with strong leadership, problem-solving, and mentoring abilities. The Pre-Construction Manager will play a key role in managing all aspects of the pre-construction process, including estimating, tendering, bidding, proposals, design coordination, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and project planning.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the pre-construction process, including project meetings, status communication, estimating, tendering, proposals, design development, and scheduling.

Lead the transition and turnover of new projects from estimating to project management and field operations.

Manage project financials, risk management, and client relationships throughout the pre-construction phase and up to the issuance of subcontracts.

Assist in developing and verifying project budgets, identifying opportunities, risks, liabilities, and cost-saving measures.

Develop subcontractor work packages and coordinate with major suppliers, ensuring scopes of work are clearly defined and confirmed.

Lead design coordination for design-build projects.

Collaborate with project teams to develop detailed project work plans.

Support Project Managers and Site Superintendents with strategic and tactical project planning.

Evaluate risks and opportunities associated with successful tenders and project awards.

Monitor project progress to ensure costs remain aligned with budgets and schedules are progressing as planned.

Identify areas of success and opportunities for improvement throughout the pre-construction process.

Lead, coach, and mentor team members to achieve project deliverables, support professional growth, and execute strategic plans.

Contribute to value engineering initiatives and develop alternative solutions for proposals.

Actively support business development and lead-generation activities through industry networking, events, trade shows, and conferences.

Identify and pursue new business opportunities by leveraging industry relationships and strategic connections.

Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and industry partners.

Qualifications

Engineering degree or an equivalent combination of technical education and relevant experience.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a supervisory role within Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.

Experience managing multi-million-dollar commercial, institutional, residential, and light civil construction projects.

Gold Seal Certification, PMP designation, or P.Eng. designation is considered an asset.

Strong knowledge of construction documents, estimates, tenders, drawings, specifications, and current construction practices and methodologies.

Familiarity with macOS is considered an asset.

Business development and sales experience is an asset.

Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Strong ability to collaborate with multiple project stakeholders and understand their requirements.

Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions in complex situations.

Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Company events

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP matching

Vision care

Wellness program

Work Location: In person