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The Director, Pre-Construction - Commercial/ Industrial, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the pre-construction process, from initial project planning to bidding and contract negotiation. This role requires strong project management skills, technical knowledge of construction methods and materials, and the ability to effectively communicate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
Job Responsibility:
Support a safety culture that aligns with corporate strategies and core values
Provide pre-construction leadership to the project team, challenging them to deliver value-based design
Lead, coach and mentor all internal and external project team members to achieve the project deliverables
Promote, align with, and add value to the corporate strategic vision
Engage in business development activities within existing and new client bases, in coordination with the business development department
Represent the company externally to the marketplace, proactively build and maintain a network of contacts
Work closely with clients, architects, and engineers to develop project scope, budget, and schedule
Liaise with client representatives, consultant representatives, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
Conduct research and site evaluations to assess project requirements and constraints
Identify cost saving opportunities and alternative solutions to optimize project performance and efficiency
Collaborate with design teams
Assess and mitigate potential risks, including safety hazards, regulatory compliance issues, and environmental concerns
Develop contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies to ensure project success
Manage the client relationship to ensure great experience and client retention
Provide consistent team leadership, guidance and support
Implement quality control measures to ensure that the work meets industry standards and best practices, and client expectations
Conduct site inspections and audits to monitor project progress, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions as needed
Conduct stakeholder meetings and forums to solicit feedback, input and expectations
Review and provide input on all draft subcontracts prior to next level review and final execution
Ensure all project management systems are adhered to by the project team
Support Project Post-Mortems and advise on areas for improvement
make recommendations based on findings
Conduct risk analyses, and creation of risk register
Review all project forecasts to ensure the project target margin is achieved or exceeded
Closely monitor the activities and billing of third-party workers, such as consultants, contractors, and other specialists
Requirements:
Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent construction experience
LEED understanding
15 or more years of experience in commercial construction
10 or more years of direct work experience in construction project management
Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, legislation and building codes
Ability to travel frequently to local sites and off-site locations as required