Pre-Construction Manager
Toronto, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time
About the role
Position Overview
The Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing all pre-construction activities, including budgeting, estimating, scheduling, design coordination, procurement strategies, and risk management. This role ensures projects are thoroughly planned, cost-effective, and aligned with client expectations prior to the start of manufacturing. The Pre-Construction Manager acts as a key liaison between clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver successful project set-up.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Coordination
- Lead pre-construction efforts from project inception through handoff to the construction team.
- Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants to align project objectives, design intent, and budgets.
- Develop project execution strategies, including procurement, and phasing plans.
- Estimating & Budget Management
- Prepare and oversee conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates.
- Manage cost models, value engineering, and budget reconciliation with design teams.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining design quality and performance.
- Scheduling & Risk Management
- Develop and maintain pre-construction schedules to meet project deadlines.
- Assess potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive solutions are in place.
- Leadership & Team Management
- Lead pre-construction team members including estimators, drafters, and outsourced labour .
- Facilitate design-build and design-assist partnerships.
- Mentor junior staff and foster collaboration across departments.
- Stakeholder Communication
- Present project budgets, schedules, and risk analyses to senior management and clients.
- Act as the primary point of contact during the pre-construction phase.
- Ensure client satisfaction by delivering accurate, transparent, and timely project information.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in construction, with at least 3 years in a pre-construction or estimating leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, and materials.
- Proven ability to develop accurate estimates and project schedules.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in construction software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Revit, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
Key Competencies
- Strategic planning and problem-solving.
- Detail-oriented with strong financial acumen.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Collaborative leadership and client-focused approach.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
About Triumph Group Of Companies
Pre-Construction Manager
Toronto, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time
About the role
Position Overview
The Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing all pre-construction activities, including budgeting, estimating, scheduling, design coordination, procurement strategies, and risk management. This role ensures projects are thoroughly planned, cost-effective, and aligned with client expectations prior to the start of manufacturing. The Pre-Construction Manager acts as a key liaison between clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver successful project set-up.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Coordination
- Lead pre-construction efforts from project inception through handoff to the construction team.
- Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants to align project objectives, design intent, and budgets.
- Develop project execution strategies, including procurement, and phasing plans.
- Estimating & Budget Management
- Prepare and oversee conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates.
- Manage cost models, value engineering, and budget reconciliation with design teams.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining design quality and performance.
- Scheduling & Risk Management
- Develop and maintain pre-construction schedules to meet project deadlines.
- Assess potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive solutions are in place.
- Leadership & Team Management
- Lead pre-construction team members including estimators, drafters, and outsourced labour .
- Facilitate design-build and design-assist partnerships.
- Mentor junior staff and foster collaboration across departments.
- Stakeholder Communication
- Present project budgets, schedules, and risk analyses to senior management and clients.
- Act as the primary point of contact during the pre-construction phase.
- Ensure client satisfaction by delivering accurate, transparent, and timely project information.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in construction, with at least 3 years in a pre-construction or estimating leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, and materials.
- Proven ability to develop accurate estimates and project schedules.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in construction software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Revit, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
Key Competencies
- Strategic planning and problem-solving.
- Detail-oriented with strong financial acumen.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Collaborative leadership and client-focused approach.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills