Director of Pre-Construction

Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba


Opportunity: 

The Pederson Group has been retained by SNR Construction to conduct a search for a Director of Pre-Construction to join their team in Winnipeg, Manitoba! 

SNR Construction Ltd. is the general contracting division in the Shindico Group of Companies, one of the largest active private real estate firms in Manitoba! SNR Construction specializes in pre-construction, design-build, and construction management services for commercial, multi-family, and light industrial projects. The construction team at SNR provides vertical integration and a complementary skillset to the talented existing group of real estate professionals at Shindico Realty Inc. 

With over 12 million square feet in their development pipeline, SNR Construction is expanding their team and needs a Director of Pre-Construction with extensive pre-construction experience in a general contracting environment to confidently run the organization’s estimating department. This is a great opportunity to build an estimating department from the ground up and to lead pre-construction consulting efforts for the planned development of several thousand multi-family units. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Prepare timely, detailed, and accurate cost plans throughout the pre-construction timeline. 

  • Solicit bids from subcontractors and suppliers. Review for accuracy and completeness. 

  • Perform quantity take-offs and estimates for self-performed work. 

  • Communicate work clearly with project stakeholders. 

  • Maintain positive working relationships with consultants, suppliers, and trade partners. 

  • Identify new pursuits. 

  • Review upcoming tenders and provide recommendations on upcoming bid opportunities. 

  • Prepare bid packages and lead tender closings. 

  • Participate in value-engineering design and pricing exercises. 

  • Prepare preliminary project schedules and work plans. 

  • Identify project risks and prepare mitigation strategies. 

  • Participate in subcontract negotiations and awards. 

  • Maintain a living database of preferred suppliers and subtrades. 

  • Maintain a living database of current market unit rates. 

 Experience and Qualifications: 

  • Minimum 8 years of progressively complex estimating experience in a general contracting environment. 

  • A track record of successfully completed projects. 

  • Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills. 

  • A positive reputation and broad professional network in the Winnipeg market. 

  • Education/training in a construction-related discipline, such as civil engineering, construction management, or quantity surveying. 

  • Designations such as P.Eng., C.E.T., or PQS are considered assets. 

  • Experience leading and mentoring a team is considered an asset. 

  • Proficiency using MS Office/Project/Power, Bluebeam, Procore, and Autodesk Construction Cloud software. 

  • Familiarity with current MB Trade Definitions, building codes, permitting and inspections. 

What The Company Offers You: 

  • Competitive salary. 

  • Comprehensive benefits package. 

  • Bonus potential. 

  • Fantastic working environment with strong career growth opportunities. 

Apply or Learn More:

Interested in this opportunity? Apply now by submitting your application above. 

To learn more about the opportunity, contact Justis Pederson at +1 204-414-0754 or [email protected]!

We are looking forward to hearing from you!