COMPANY: Barton Malow Canada
POSITION TITLE: Senior Preconstruction Manager
GRADE LEVEL: 3C
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Salary – Full Time (Replacement Position)
REPORTS TO: Senior Preconstruction Director
LOCATION: Cambridge, Ontario
SALARY: $160,000-190,000
REQ ID: 11937
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Barton Malow Canada is an Industrial Contractor with clients across Canada and is part of the Barton Malow family of companies. Our services include Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) Construction, Design-Build, Integrated Project Delivery, General Contracting, and Specialty Contracting. Our primary markets are Energy, with a focus on renewables, and Automotive, with a focus on electric vehicle technology. We self-perform several trades with an emphasis on electrical construction, including medium and high voltage systems. We build it safe, no exceptions. Our strengths include being trustworthy, agile, and innovative. An extensive list of successful projects and satisfied clients attests to the quality of our work. Our core purpose is Building People, Projects, and Communities; our core values are Integrity, Partnership, and Empowerment.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Preconstruction Manager leads the planning, estimating, and preconstruction execution for complex and high‑value construction projects. This role is responsible for setting preconstruction strategy, managing pursuit teams, developing reliable cost and schedule models, and partnering with clients to shape projects from concept through final pricing. The Senior Preconstruction Manager provides technical leadership, mentors preconstruction staff, and ensures that projects transition seamlessly from preconstruction into operations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preconstruction Leadership & Strategy
- Lead preconstruction efforts for large, complex, or high‑risk projects across multiple delivery methods (CMAR, Design‑Build, GMP, Lump Sum, EPC, etc.)
- Establish preconstruction execution plans, staffing strategies, and pursuit schedules
- Serve as a senior technical and strategic advisor to clients during early project development
- Drive alignment between business development, estimating, design partners, and operations
Estimating & Cost Management
- Oversee development of conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates
- Validate quantity takeoffs, pricing strategies, allowances, contingencies, and escalation
- Lead value engineering and cost optimization efforts while maintaining project intent
- Ensure estimates reflect constructability, logistics, market conditions, and risk exposure
- Review and approve final pricing prior to client submission or contract execution
Schedule & Logistics Planning
- Oversee development of conceptual and detailed preconstruction schedules
- Coordinate constructability reviews, phasing plans, and site logistics
- Validate schedule assumptions and milestone feasibility
Risk Management & Project Controls
- Lead risk identification and mitigation planning during preconstruction
- Support use of tools such as PDRI, risk registers, and contingency models
- Ensure preconstruction deliverables support informed owner decisions
- Participate in internal and external go/no‑go and gate reviews
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary preconstruction point of contact for owners and consultants
- Lead client meetings, cost reviews, and executive presentations
- Support proposal development and interview presentations
- Build long‑term client relationships through transparency and technical credibility
Team Leadership & Development
- Manage and mentor Estimators and Proposal Coordinators
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and technical guidance
- Support standardization and continuous improvement of preconstruction processes
- Contribute to talent development and succession planning
Transition to Operations
- Ensure a smooth handoff from preconstruction to project execution teams
- Participate in turnover meetings and support early project mobilization
- Maintain involvement through early construction as needed to support cost and scope clarity
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management
- Proven experience leading large, complex construction projects
- Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and market conditions
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple pursuits simultaneously
- Experience with industrial, automotive, data center, energy/renewables, etc.
- Experience with alternative delivery methods (CMAR, Design‑Build, EPC)
- Experience managing and leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Advanced proficiency in estimating and scheduling software
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, and diplomatically. Experience in construction, engineering, or architecture firms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Understands development, design, and construction terminology, delivery methods, contract types, insurance, legal issues, financing strategies, and risk analysis.
- Strong business acumen is essential, including an awareness of industry practices and current developments such as construction processes, delivery models, and contract types.
- Proven ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with clients by providing tailored solutions and proactive support
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
- Base salary is $160,000 - $190,000, dependent on candidate job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Opportunities for skill development and advancement within the company.
- Immediate enrollment in the Company paid benefit package.
- Immediate enrollment in the Company Group RRSP program.
- Immediate eligibility to the Company vehicle allowance package.
- Eligibility to participate in the annual Short Term Incentive Compensation Program (ICP), with a target bonus opportunity up to 13% of base salary.
Barton Malow Canada is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity, inclusion and belonging within our organization. Barton Malow Canada does not discriminate based on any grounds prohibited by law, including: race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and marital status. Barton Malow Canada invites all interested individuals to apply. Should accommodations be required for persons with disabilities during any step of the application and selection process, please contact the Human Resources department at HRCanada@bartonmalow.com.