Pre-construction Manager - Ottawa, Canada - Colliers Project Leaders

Colliers Project Leaders

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:
At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients' needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it.

Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the
_possibilities_ of what we can achieve together.

We are 15,000 projects and counting - improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.

We're looking for Pre-Construction Managers to join our Construction Solutions business unit. In this role you will dig deep into the design details and the construction strategy of your client's projects.

You will oversee the design to uncover gaps, keep costs in check, and will ensure the trade-contractors' scopes are defined and complete.

You will help your clients manage risks and maximize opportunities by representing them in the boardroom, on the construction site, and everywhere in between.

Responsibilities:

Provide preconstruction leadership to the Construction Solutions team to deliver valuebased designs
Lead and manage preconstruction phase using designbuild, construction management, or stipulated price methodologies
Ensure accurate and timely response of project team for value engineering, schedule development, risk management analysis, constructability reviews and other deliverables
Oversee preconstruction deliverables from project introduction through the construction document completion
Participate in design meetings with owners, development team, architects, consultants and engineers during the design stage to provide realtime recommendations
Review documentation including specifications and drawings for quality, content, and constructability
Provide recommendations to the owner and consultant team on clarity, consistency, constructability, and coordination of the documentation
Actively support and participate in cost estimating activities, assist with construction budgets for projects and provide input on Value Engineering
Coordinate resolution of constructability issues during design and lead design and construction document reviews
Manage, evaluate and review potential risk factors with management and the client
Oversee development of cost information through benchmarking, and utilization of various estimating platforms
Plan and lead preconstruction strategy meetings and make recommendations to the owner and the consultant about procurement options
Prepare site logistics plans, construction management plans, trade package strategies, early works plans, and sequencing options
Assist with preparation of Division 01 General Requirements documents and make recommendation for projectspecific considerations
Visit site to review options for renovation projects and assist with preparation of feasibility studies

Qualifications:

A diploma or university degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, or a related field, combined with experience in the construction industry
68 years of progressive workrelated experience in design and construction
PMP and P.Eng. qualifications will be given preference
Demonstrated familiarity with your local Building Code, Health & Safety regulations, and regulatory permit requirements for the construction industry
Strong ability to read design drawings
General knowledge of trades relevant to commercial 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 AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, BIM Implementation, MS Project, Primavera P6, RSMeans Online

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.
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