Pre-Construction Technical Manager

Job Description

As the Pre‑Construction Technical Manager at Doka Canada, you are responsible for providing technical and commercial support to drive sales performance, solution accuracy, and customer satisfaction across our broad base business. Reporting directly to the Area Manager, you act as the bridge between Sales, Technical, and Operations, ensuring that every proposal and project is technically sound, cost‑effective, and aligned with Doka standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between Sales and the Technical department, ensuring customer requirements are clearly defined, feasible, and aligned with Doka’s systems and capabilities.
• Support the Area Manager and Account Managers by reviewing project concepts, identifying technical risks, and confirming solution viability before proposals are issued.
• Collaborate with the Technical department to ensure project designs, layout, and calculations meet client expectations and comply with safety and Doka standards.
• Participate in client meetings and bid discussions to provide technical clarity, explain application concepts, and support sales presentations.
• Translate customer requests into accurate design briefs, ensuring the Technical department receives all necessary project data, drawings, and technical inputs.
• Ensure proposed solutions are practical for execution by coordinating with Operations and Yard teams on material availability, logistics, and timelines.
• Review and validate technical aspects of quotations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Monitor the progress of open opportunities to ensure technical deliverables support timely proposal and project execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal coordination, reduce rework, and enhance communication between Sales, the Technical department, and Operations.
• Provide technical coaching to the sales team, helping them understand system capabilities, application limits, and solution differentiation.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of Doka products, applications methods, and new innovations to support business development.
• Represent Doka as a technical partner at customer events, presentations, and site visits, reinforcing trust and credibility.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in formwork, shoring, or construction project coordination.
• Strong understanding of temporary works, formwork systems, and construction sequencing.
• Proven experience supporting sales or project management teams in a technical advisory or applications capacity.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD or formwork layouts (review level only) is an asset.
• Strong business acumen with a customer‑centric mindset.

Additional Information

• Connector: Bridges the gap between Sales, Technical, and Operations to ensure clarity, alignment, and seamless execution.
• Customer‑Focused: Builds trust through deep understanding of customer needs and communicates solutions clearly and confidently.
• Technically Competent: Understands technical principles and Doka systems well enough to challenge assumptions and confirm feasibility.
• Collaborative Partner: Works effectively across multiple functions, ensuring shared accountability for customer satisfaction.
• Analytical Thinker: Anticipates potential design or logistical issues early and coordinates timely resolution.
• Commercially Minded: Balances customer requirements with project profitability and operational feasibility.
• Organized and Proactive: Manages multiple opportunities simultaneously with strong follow‑up and attention to detail.
• Professional Role Model: Embodies Doka’s guiding principles of trust, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Construction

Location & Salary

North York, Ontario, Canada
CA$120,000.00 – CA$150,000.00 (posted 2 weeks ago)

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