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Pre-Construction Director
Pre-Construction DirectorEBC Inc. • Vancouver, BC, ca
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Pre-Construction Director

Pre-Construction Director

EBC Inc. • Vancouver, BC, ca
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description
Job Description
EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allows us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM), and the Site C hydro-electric power station located near Fort St.John in British Columbia.

Our seasoned team of engineers, project managers, and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams, power stations, tunnels, and dykes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

Reporting to the Vice President, Bids and Proposals, the Pre‑Construction Director is accountable for the leadership, oversight, and validation of all estimates for proposals, bids, and, when required, projects in progress. The Director leads the estimating effort by setting priorities, allocating resources, and ensuring that estimates are delivered on schedule and ready for management review.

This role provides functional and people leadership to the Vancouver‑based pre‑construction team, including senior and lead estimators, and works in close collaboration with national estimating leadership to align standards, strategy, capacity, and workload.

Responsibilities:

Operational Management
  • Supervise estimators
  • Implement, revise, and update data banks
  • Manage bid priorities by considering the division's strategic direction
  • Establish the bidding schedule
  • Assess workload
  • Identify the risks and constraints of the call for tenders
  • Define the subcontracting strategy
  • Confirm costs related to quantities prepared by estimators
  • Lead the file transfer meeting to operations when the contract is obtained
  • Prepare the bid review
  • Establish lasting contacts with subcontractors and suppliers
  • Participate in meetings for the start-up of service offers and follow-up executive meetings
  • Liaise, communicate, and meet deadlines among stakeholders
  • Ensure estimating approaches reflect Western Canadian market conditions, delivery models, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO processes
  • Participate in the closing of bids
  • Be aware of upcoming projects to plan the workload
Human Capital Management
  • Interest and ability to mentor and coach others
  • Actively participate in the career development of team staff by providing training and setting development goals
  • Ability to identify, attract, retain, and utilize top talent
Strategic Planning
  • Contribute to regional pursuit strategy, including go/no-go decisions aligned with risk profile and market positioning
  • Support long-term workload planning and market intelligence for the Western region
Leadership Style
  • Engage and inspire employees
  • Support the company culture that is aligned with the company's values
  • Support, adhere to and communicate company decisions in a committed manner
  • Engage in the development of your team and see to succession planning
  • Be involved in self-development to maintain or increase organizational capacity and deliver expected results
  • Effectively understand and communicate the company's vision and strategy to engage and align the workforce, team members and project partners towards achieving and exceeding desired outcomes
Measures of Job Expectations
  • Ensure the team produces competitive, well‑risked estimates that support achievement of regional revenue and margin objectives
  • Be an ambassador of the company's values
  • Increased rigor of bid processes to focus on optimization and better teamwork
  • Develop and attract talented employees to ensure the growth of the company
  • Achieve assigned annual strategic initiatives for sustained growth


Requirements

  • Hold a bachelor's degree in civil or construction engineering and/or a combination of equivalent experience & training
  • Eligible for registration or registered with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), or equivalent provincial association
  • Have a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in estimating major projects and/or urban works
  • Strong communication skills
  • Be based in the Vancouver region and available for in-person collaboration with the team and key stakeholders

Ideal Profile
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and leadership
  • Have an interest and ability to mentor and coach others
  • Ability to manage more than one project at a time
  • Sense of priorities
  • Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project and TPL or other estimation software (a great asset)
  • Good organizational skills and work methods
  • Be analytical, adaptable, and open-minded
  • Be organized, structured and rigorous

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 5 weeks' vacation per year
  • Comprehensive group insurance program
  • RRSP group program with an employer contribution to a DPSP
  • Employee assistance program
  • Continuing education
  • Active social club
  • Friendly and stimulating work environment
  • Large scale projects
  • Corporate Clothing Program upon hiring



Requirements
Eligible for registration or registered with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), or equivalent provincial association Have a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in estimating major projects and/or urban works Strong communication skills Be based in the Vancouver region and available for in-person collaboration with the team and key stakeholders Ideal Profile Ability to demonstrate initiative and leadership Have an interest and ability to mentor and coach others Ability to manage more than one project at a time Sense of priorities Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project and TPL or other estimation software (a great asset) Good organizational skills and work methods Be analytical, adaptable, and open-minded Be organized, structured and rigorous
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