Pre Construction VDC Assistant Manager

Job Summary

Working within the head office's preconstruction department, the Pre-Construction Assistant Manager will lead and oversee diverse projects throughout the pursuit, preconstruction, and construction phases with a strong emphasis on residential and commercial developments. The role focuses on optimizing project management and refining planning processes to ensure efficiency. Additionally, the position fosters continuous professional growth, cultivating industry-leading expertise in preconstruction and project management.

Responsibilities

• Chair preconstruction meetings with clients and consultants to understand project requirements and optimize preconstruction processes related to project scheduling, budgeting and logistics. Prepare meeting minutes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and consultants during the design and preconstruction phases.
• Review drawings and specification documents, detect deficiencies (ex. Miscoordination or missing information) and issue RFI’s to the consultants.
• Analyze design alternatives, materials, construction methods and value engineering to improve preconstruction efficiency and reduce costs.
• Prepare and develop 2D/ 3D logistic plans, construction phasing and sequencing drawings.
• Complete and review quantity take-offs to develop and monitor detailed quantity estimates for pre-construction
• Prepare, and maintain project’s schedule during the design and preconstruction phase of projects using MS Project.
• Analyze and interpret clash detection results to provide solutions for better coordination between disciplines.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand and optimize preconstruction processes and requirements.

• Manage lessons learned from past projects, when reviewing drawings, specifications and reports, to ensure the same mistakes don't arise in the future.

• Organize and lead the transition/ internal handoff meeting between the preconstruction and construction team.
• Collaborate closely with BIM coordinators, offering technical guidance and analytical insights during take-offs, clash detection, logistics plans and 4D scheduling
• Support procurement and tendering processes to ensure project’s success during pre-construction.
• Utilize SKYGRiD’s or the Client’s project management system to complete all project administration.
• Perform other duties as required.

Job Requirements

• Minimum post- secondary degree/ diploma in construction (i.e. Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Architectural, etc.) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ construction experience.
• Excellent comprehension of Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural and Structural Drawings.
• Ability to establish and maintain high levels of communication, interaction and written skills.
• Proficiency in Office and Project Management software (e.g. MS Office/Project).
• Basic knowledge of BIM process and Revit.
• Strong willingness and adaptability to learn new skills and software packages to meet project and department needs.
• Able to perform well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Reliable, responsive and positive work ethic.