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    Preconstruction Manager - Vancouver, Canada - Colliers

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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 18,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.

    Your Role

    We're looking for Preconstruction 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 value-based designs
  • Lead and manage pre-construction phase using design-build, 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 real-time 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 project-specific considerations
  • Visit site to review options for renovation projects and assist with preparation of feasibility studies
  • Qualifications

  • A diploma or university degree in civil engineering, or a related field, combined with experience in the construction industry
  • 6-8 years of progressive work-related experience in the construction management
  • PMP and . 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 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.

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    Disclaimer

    Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 17,000 professionals operating in 63 countries.

    Colliers Project Leaders has suspended our COVID-19 vaccination requirement. In circumstances where our clients have a different COVID-19 vaccination policy, the Clients' requirements will supersede.

    Colliers Project Leaders is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

    Colliers Project Leaders standard recruitment process requires applicants to be subjected to formal background and reference checks prior to their hiring.



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