Our client is a well-established privately owned commercial general contractor based in the Fraser Valley with more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry. The organization delivers a diverse range of projects throughout BC, including commercial buildings, industrial warehouses, tenant improvements, institutional projects, corporate roll-outs, and multi-family developments. They are looking to add an experienced Pre Construction Lead to their team, with the primary focus on commercial construction. This is an excellent opportunity for a leader who enjoys being involved from the early stages of a project through tender and award and wants to work closely with senior leadership, clients, consultants, subcontractors, and the project management team. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the estimating process for commercial construction projects, from initial budgets through final tender and award.</li><li>Review architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil drawings, specifications, and other tender documents.</li><li>Complete detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, budgets, and bid proposals.</li><li>Solicit, analyze, and negotiate pricing from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.</li><li>Develop competitive and accurate bids while identifying project risks, exclusions, and opportunities.</li><li>Participate in bid strategy, value engineering, and risk reviews.</li><li>Prepare conceptual budgets and assist with cost planning during the pre-construction phase.</li><li>Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, consultants, architects, and senior leadership.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the bidding process.</li><li>Monitor market conditions, labour costs, material pricing, and subcontractor availability.</li><li>Support project turnover from estimating into construction, ensuring a smooth transition of budgets, scopes, assumptions, and commitments.</li><li>Assist with change-order pricing and cost analysis as required.</li><li>Manage multiple estimates and competing deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.</li></ul>

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Abbotsford, BC
remote
Permanent
145000.00 - 185000.00 CAD / Yearly
Our client is a well-established privately owned commercial general contractor based in the Fraser Valley with more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry. The organization delivers a diverse range of projects throughout BC, including commercial buildings, industrial warehouses, tenant improvements, institutional projects, corporate roll-outs, and multi-family developments. They are looking to add an experienced Pre Construction Lead to their team, with the primary focus on commercial construction. This is an excellent opportunity for a leader who enjoys being involved from the early stages of a project through tender and award and wants to work closely with senior leadership, clients, consultants, subcontractors, and the project management team. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the estimating process for commercial construction projects, from initial budgets through final tender and award.</li><li>Review architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil drawings, specifications, and other tender documents.</li><li>Complete detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, budgets, and bid proposals.</li><li>Solicit, analyze, and negotiate pricing from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.</li><li>Develop competitive and accurate bids while identifying project risks, exclusions, and opportunities.</li><li>Participate in bid strategy, value engineering, and risk reviews.</li><li>Prepare conceptual budgets and assist with cost planning during the pre-construction phase.</li><li>Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, consultants, architects, and senior leadership.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the bidding process.</li><li>Monitor market conditions, labour costs, material pricing, and subcontractor availability.</li><li>Support project turnover from estimating into construction, ensuring a smooth transition of budgets, scopes, assumptions, and commitments.</li><li>Assist with change-order pricing and cost analysis as required.</li><li>Manage multiple estimates and competing deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.</li></ul>
2026-11-07T00:00:00Z

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