Preconstruction Manager

Job summary

Leads the technical and commercial development of projects from early assessment through award and handoff to operations. Responsible for developing project scopes, reliable pricing, execution plans, and risk profiles to ensure competitive and buildable project solutions.

Job details

Summary The Preconstruction Manager leads the technical and commercial development of projects from early opportunity assessment through award and handoff to operations. This role is accountable for developing clear scope, reliable pricing, practical execution plans, and a well-understood risk profile so each pursued project is competitive, buildable, and ready for successful delivery. Working across estimating, operations, engineering, procurement, commercial, and business development teams, the Preconstruction Manager converts client requirements and design information into an integrated project solution. ABOUT ALBERICI Alberici Constructors, Ltd. is part of Alberici Corporation, a $4-billion North American construction firm recently ranked 31st largest General Contractor in Engineering News Record. Operating in the Canadian construction industry since 1908, Alberici has served countless communities through the development of infrastructure, food manufactories and energy centers amongst others. At Alberici, we are proud of the quality of life our buildings bring to families throughout North America. Working at Alberici means satisfaction in knowing the work we do improves the lives of others. In turn, we continually invest in the development of our employees to provide them with fulfilling careers. We build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is simple — and our approach to delivering on it is equally straightforward. We are as open and honest with our employees and partners as we are with our clients. We are here to work together to do the best work possible to bring this mission to life. When it comes to our team, Alberici employees are built differently. We seek the best and brightest and are committed to investing in our people and providing the training and resources they need to learn, grow, and advance. Are you Built for the Challenge? Our Values: Working Safely Valuing Diversity Serving Humbly Executing with Integrity Solving Creatively Engaging Fully Key Responsibilities Estimating & Pricing • Lead preconstruction and estimating activities for assigned pursuits, from conceptual planning through detailed estimate and final bid review. • Define project scope, assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, and pricing basis, maintaining alignment among the estimate, schedule, execution plan, and proposal. • Develop and validate conceptual, schematic, design-development, and detailed estimates using quantity takeoffs, historical data, productivity assumptions, supplier input, and market intelligence. • Plan and manage subcontractor and supplier outreach, scope coverage, bid leveling, pricing validation, and incorporation of market feedback. Planning & Constructability • Coordinate constructability reviews and develop means and methods, site logistics, temporary works concepts, phasing, sequencing, and execution strategies. • Lead development of pursuit schedules, procurement timelines, and milestone plans in collaboration with operations and scheduling resources. • Partner with operations to confirm labour, equipment, productivity, crew composition, site constraints, and resource requirements before price submission. • Facilitate value engineering and design-assist efforts that improve cost, schedule, safety, quality, or constructability without compromising client requirements. Risk, Reviews & Handoff • Identify, quantify, document, and communicate project risks and opportunities; recommend contingencies, allowances, mitigation actions, and commercial qualifications. • Prepare and lead estimate, risk, constructability, and turnover reviews; obtain required approvals and close review actions. • Maintain organized, auditable preconstruction records and ensure a complete, timely handoff of assumptions, commitments, risks, estimates, schedules, and procurement status to the delivery team. • Contribute to estimating standards, cost databases, lessons learned, benchmarking, and continuous improvement across the preconstruction function. Collaboration & Pursuit Support • Support technical presentations, client workshops, partner coordination, and proposal development, clearly explaining the basis of estimate and proposed execution approach. • Collaborate with the Pursuit Manager, when assigned, to ensure the technical and pricing solution supports pursuit strategy, client positioning, proposal requirements, and governance. Qualifications & Experience • 5-10 years of progressive experience in estimating, preconstruction, construction operations, engineering, or project management. • Demonstrated experience developing estimates and execution plans for heavy civil, industrial, infrastructure, or similarly complex construction projects. • Post-secondary education in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. • Strong working knowledge of construction means and methods, quantity takeoff, productivity, cost modelling, scheduling, procurement, and constructability. Work Environment This position is primarily office-based in Burlington, Ontario, with travel to client meetings, partner offices, active construction sites, and prospective project locations as required. Site visits may involve uneven terrain, noise, dust, weather exposure, and required personal protective equipment. Flexible work arrangements, including remote work, may be available in alignment with business needs and the company's remote work policy. Work outside normal business hours may occasionally be necessary to meet pursuit deadlines. Alberici is a North American company with multiple Operating Companies: Alberici Constructors, Inc., Alberici Constructors, LTD., Alberici Construcciones, BRC, CAS Constructors, Filanc, Flintco, Hillsdale Fabricators, Kienlen Constructors, and WWPS. Artificial intelligence–enabled tools may have been used in the preparation and drafting of this job posting for the purposes of content development and clarity. No artificial intelligence systems are used at any stage of the recruitment, assessment, screening, interviewing, or selection process. All hiring decisions are made exclusively by authorized human representatives of the organization.

What you’ll do

Leads the technical and commercial development of projects from early assessment through award and handoff to operations. Responsible for developing project scopes, reliable pricing, execution plans, and risk profiles to ensure competitive and buildable project solutions.

Requirements

Requires 5-10 years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, or project management, specifically for heavy civil or industrial projects. A post-secondary degree in construction management, engineering, or quantity surveying is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Listed skills

• Risk Management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Estimating
• Preconstruction Management
• Cost Modelling
• Quantity Takeoff
• Constructability Review
• Risk Management
• Project Scheduling
• Value Engineering
• Procurement
• Bid Leveling
• Site Logistics
• Execution Planning
• Technical Presentations
• Commercial Development
• Proposal Development
• Quantity Surveying
• Project Scoping
• Quantity Take-Offs
• Planning
• Schematic Diagrams
• Artificial Intelligence Systems
• Benchmarking
• Business Development
• Construction
• Constructability
• Construction Management
• Content Development
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Cost Estimation Models
• Governance
• Market Intelligence
• Project Management
• Operations
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Project Risk Management
• Subcontracting
• Timelines
• Scheduling
• Coordinating
• Mitigation
• Honesty

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Construction Manager
• Pre-Construction Manager
• Construction Managers