Pre-Construction Director

• 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
  

• 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
  

• 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
  

• 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
  

• 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
  

• 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