Preconstruction Manager - Jobs in Kelowna, BC

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PRE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGERCome join one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers located in the Okanagan!Mission Group provides team members with a competitive base salary as well as variable pay, annual merit pay increases, a flexible vacation plan, a comprehensive benefit plan, a matching RRSP plan, a general education & training program, and much more. In addition, team members can enjoy paid time off each month to volunteer for causes they care about!Mission Group is seeking a Pre-construction Manager to join our construction team. Reporting to the Project Director, the ideal candidate is a construction management & estimating professional with a minimum of 5+ years of experience working in multi-family, wood-frame, and concrete high-rise construction projects with a General Contractor, and shares our commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.This position is based in Kelowna, BC.What you’ll do:

• Analyze plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare budgets for projects, performs complete estimates (Class D through Class A) on selected projects consisting of project site visit, quantity take-offs of labor, equipment, and materials pricing for self-perform and trade work, allowances, and presentation of the estimate for management review.
• Lead all bid document control and documenting, organizing, and archiving of all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team.
• Attend consultant meetings with the Development team as required during the pre-construction phase.
• Review all project-related documents and utilizes project and industry knowledge to identify risks and opportunities associated with the project.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including Consultants, Development, subtrade partners and suppliers.
• Maintain a log of suppliers, equipment rental rates and qualified subcontractors.
• Upload drawings/specifications to FTP site for sub-trade use during bidding.
• Investigate job sites prior to finalizing budget to evaluate site accessibility and current/future conditions that may affect construction methods and costs.
• Prepare subcontractor scope of work packages and solicits competitive pricing from subtrade partners and suppliers, uploading documents to FTP site for sub-trade use during bidding.

• Complete detailed reviews of vendor and subcontractor pricing. Provide recommendations on pricing that should be carried.
• Prepare and submit RFI’s to clarify any concerns identified while estimating the project.
• Other duties as required.

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of experience as a construction manager & estimator in multi-family, wood-frame and concrete high-rise

• Post-secondary education of a diploma or degree related to Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Engineering or related education
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and other construction documents with the ability to assess the level of completeness. Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop a project schedule

• Experience working for a Developer or pre-construction with a General Contractor is considered an asset
• Proficiency in computer skills and strong working knowledge of MS Project, Bluebeam, ProCore, Excel and other construction management software. Must have experience using OnScreen Take-Off software.
• Conflict resolution and conflict management experience
• Highly organized with superb time management skills with the ability to work in a team environment; able to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities
• References that support your leadership and ability to build relationships
• Certification in Project Management, Construction Management, etc. would be an asset

About Mission Group:At Mission Group we create places for people to flourish. We don’t just build homes – we also work hard at building communities, careers, and opportunities. It goes without saying our team members are not just employees, they are also the current and future workers, experts, entrepreneurs, and leaders in our industry. Whatever path they’re on, we are committed to helping them achieve their goals while they’re helping us achieve ours.Find your new path. See where it takes you.Quick Apply

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