Project Manager, Preconstruction - Vancouver - Scott Construction Group

Description

About Scott

Scott Construction is a well‑known and trusted General Contractor & Construction Manager based in Western Canada. With offices in Burnaby and Toronto, Scott has been providing construction management services and building relationships since 1984. Our diverse portfolio of projects finds us building amazing complex structures to smaller renovation projects for clients in the commercial, residential, institutional, industrial, and special projects sectors. Our vision is to be a progressive, industry shaping leader built on our culture of collaboration, social responsibility, and lasting relationships.

What we Offer

We have an award‑winning culture that embraces flexibility and continuous improvement. Our culture is centered around our value of People First. We recognize the importance of our team member experience and measure our team engagement. We are recognized leaders in mental health and are actively involved within the community. We have an Impact Committee that focuses on sustainable business practices and are a Benefit Incorporation as well as Climate Smart certified. Our total rewards package includes RRSP matching, Wellness Allowance, and a well‑rounded Benefits package. We also offer educational support, profit sharing and participation in our recognition and annual salary review program.

Base salary is determined by a combination of factors, but not limited to education, training, years of experience and internal equity.

Opportunity Summary

Reporting to the Director of Estimating, the Project Manager, Preconstruction, will lead the preconstruction phase for our Special Projects division, with a focus on tenant improvements, renovations, energy retrofits and envelope renewals. This is a role for a proactive and collaborative leader who can identify and solve problems before they start. You'll work closely with stakeholders to develop comprehensive plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring project success from the very beginning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in tenant improvements and renovations, along with a keen eye for identifying potential issues before they arise.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction phase for Special Projects, collaborating with stakeholders to develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients during the pre‑construction phase, providing project updates, addressing inquiries, and presenting cost‑saving alternatives.
• Chair and minute precon project kick‑off meetings with the client to ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Document and communicate project plans to the client team to ensure they understand timelines and impacts to their operations.
• Track the status of preconstruction projects, communicate deadlines to the team and follow up with team members as required to ensure timelines are being met.
• Facilitate constructability reviews, bringing in Project Managers or Site Superintendents as required to assist with specialized projects.
• Work closely with the Estimating department on compiling cost information and coordinating schedules.
• Proactively identify, confirm, and solve potential problems in existing buildings, especially concerning site logistics and undocumented conditions.
• Evaluate drawings and specifications to identify opportunities, risks, and potential solutions.
• Assist the tendering process, including soliciting bids, evaluating proposals, and negotiating contracts.
• Work with the Estimating department to ensure trade coverage on estimates.
• Foster and maintain relationships with new and key trades.
• Collaborate with various departments such as Estimating, Operations, and Safety to gather input and identify project deliverables.
• Participate in design progress meetings and client presentations.
• Participate in new RFP tenders and contract preparation.
• Once a project is awarded, lead the project handover meeting to the Operations team.

Scott Construction Values

• People First | When we take care of people, we take care of Scott, our Industry, and our communities.
• Safety Always | We owe it to each other to get home safely.
• Seek Better Ways | Innovation and development fuels growth.
• Get It Done | Find a solution, take the initiative, and deliver on every commitment.
• Have Fun | Enjoy what you do.
• Own It | Be accountable and take pride in each day's work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a Project Manager role on Special Projects with a focus on tenant improvements and/or renovations.
• Site Superintendent experience an asset.
• University or college diploma in a relevant construction/engineering program.
• Strong computer skills including experience using MS Office, Scheduling & PM software with Procore.
• Strong understanding of architectural, engineering, and principles.
• Solid knowledge of sub‑trades and their scopes of work.
• Strong technical, business, financial and legal acumen.
• Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentations), including the ability to successfully translate technical information to non‑technical individuals.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including strong team building capabilities.
• Knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including sub‑trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.
• Excellent relationship building skills and ability to problem solve.
• An understanding of BIM concepts would be an asset.

For further information, visit our web‑site or our LinkedIn profile.

Scott Construction Group strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply to our welcoming and inclusive team