Pre-construction Manager

Job summary

Lead preconstruction from project pursuit through contract award, including budgets, estimates, schedules, value engineering, risk analysis, and subcontractor and supplier bid evaluation. Coordinate with clients, consultants, trade partners, and internal teams, support proposals and client meetings, and facilitate the transition to construction.

Job details

Preconstruction Manager Location: Langley, BC MatchBox Consulting Group is recruiting on behalf of a well-established General Contractor in the Lower Mainland seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who enjoys being involved in projects from the earliest stages, working closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams to set projects up for success. The successful candidate will play a key role in budgeting, estimating, value engineering, scheduling, and proposal development across a diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, industrial, and mixed-use projects. Key Responsibilities Lead preconstruction activities from project pursuit through contract award. Prepare conceptual and detailed budgets, cost plans, and estimates. Coordinate with owners, architects, consultants, and trade partners during the design and planning phases. Conduct value engineering exercises and provide cost-saving recommendations. Develop and maintain project schedules and milestone plans during preconstruction. Analyze drawings, specifications, and project requirements to identify risks and opportunities. Manage subcontractor and supplier pricing requests and evaluate bids. Support proposal submissions, presentations, and client meetings. Work closely with project management and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to construction. Provide market intelligence related to labour, materials, and construction costs. Qualifications 7+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, project management, or a related construction leadership role. Experience working for a General Contractor on commercial, institutional, industrial, or mixed-use projects. Strong understanding of construction methods, budgets, procurement strategies, and project delivery models. Ability to prepare and review conceptual and detailed estimates. Experience with value engineering, cost planning, and risk assessment. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software. Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field is considered an asset. For more current job opportunities, Follow MatchBox at linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment/ _________________________ About MatchBox Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market. Equal Opportunities MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Work Permits Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered. Further Consideration We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration. Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com

What you’ll do

Lead preconstruction from project pursuit through contract award, including budgets, estimates, schedules, value engineering, risk analysis, and subcontractor and supplier bid evaluation. Coordinate with clients, consultants, trade partners, and internal teams, support proposals and client meetings, and facilitate the transition to construction.

Requirements

Requires 7 or more years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, project management, or a related construction leadership role, including General Contractor experience on relevant building projects. Candidates should understand construction methods, budgets, procurement, and project delivery, and be able to prepare estimates, conduct value engineering and risk assessment, communicate effectively, and use Microsoft Office and estimating software; related post-secondary education is an asset.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Preconstruction
• Estimating
• Budgeting
• Cost Planning
• Value Engineering
• Scheduling
• Risk Assessment
• Construction Methods
• Procurement Strategies
• Bid Evaluation
• Subcontractor Coordination
• Supplier Coordination
• Proposal Development
• Market Intelligence
• Client Relationship Building
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering

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