Preconstruction Manager - Ici Projects

For more than 50 years, our building team has brought countless construction projects to life, distinguished by the high quality of its work, respecting the highest industry standards, and aiming to obtain environmental certifications. Engineers, architects, and other building specialists work with heart and enthusiasm to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations, while improving the well-being of communities.
Office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational establishments, residential buildings, hotels, shopping centers, factories, sports and cultural centers, our team excels in erecting these places using the tools at the cutting edge of technology and place the human being at the heart of its concerns by advocating an innovative collaborative approach.
EBC is looking for a
Preconstruction Project Manager
to oversee all phases of the preconstruction process while working closely with the Preconstruction/Bid Director. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience delivering large-scale
P3 and Design-Build (DB)
projects and be skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, budgets, schedules, and bid development activities.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe Preconstruction Project Manager will be responsible for the following:
Lead and manage the preconstruction process from project pursuit through contract award under the direction of the Preconstruction/Bid Director.
Review procurement documents, technical specifications, owner requirements, and contractual conditions to identify risks, opportunities, and key project drivers.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including designers, estimators, engineers, construction personnel, and external consultants, to develop winning project solutions.
Manage the design development process, ensuring alignment between scope, budget, schedule, constructability, and client objectives.
Oversee the development and validation of project budgets, cost estimates, value engineering initiatives, and cost-saving strategies.
Lead constructability reviews and execution planning to optimize project delivery methodologies, sequencing, logistics, and risk mitigation.
Develop and maintain preconstruction schedules, key milestones, design deliverables, permitting requirements, and critical path activities.
Coordinate permitting, utility relocations, stakeholder requirements, and agency approvals necessary for successful project execution.
Support procurement strategies by identifying key subcontractors and suppliers, facilitating pricing exercises, negotiating scope, and evaluating proposals.
Prepare and review technical submissions, proposal content, commercial packages, risk registers, and bid documentation.
Facilitate design and coordination meetings with clients, joint venture partners, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Monitor design changes, scope evolution, and cost impacts throughout the preconstruction phase and provide regular updates to leadership.
Mentor and support junior preconstruction professionals, fostering technical development and best practices.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, partners, authorities, and industry stakeholders.
Support P3 and Design-Build pursuits through strategic planning, proposal development, and collaborative project delivery approaches.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
10+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction, project management, design management, estimating, or major infrastructure delivery.
Proven experience delivering large-scale P3 and/or Design-Build projects.
Strong understanding of construction methods, project controls, risk management, procurement strategies, and contract delivery models.
Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and coordinating stakeholders throughout the project development lifecycle.
Demonstrated ability to develop project schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and execution plans.
Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent project management software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to lead complex pursuits and initiatives.
Eligibility to obtain applicable security clearances as required for project assignments.
4 weeks of annual vacation;
Complete groupinsurance program upon entry (health and dental components paid by the employer);
Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP);
24-hour accessto a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
Training and development programs;
Employee assistance program;
Active social club and health and wellness committee;
Diverse, innovative, and stimulating environment;
A company built on values of respect;
integrity, and a job well done;
Firm recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
In accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected salary range for this role, which is
$125,000 - $175,000.
Compensation within the range is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, localization, and internal equity. Base salary is one component of EBC’s comprehensive total rewards offering, which may include performance-based incentives, extended health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, and career development opportunities.
As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.
EBC welcomes applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates and is committed to fostering an inclusive, culturally safe workplace.
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