Preconstruction Project Manager

Are you an expert in translating complex client operations into highly functional building designs? We are seeking a Preconstruction Project Manager to serve as the technical authority on incoming project pursuits in Edmonton, Alberta. In this role, you will bridge the gap between client processes and structural execution, ensuring every proposal outlines a facility that perfectly supports their operational needs. You will be the technical anchor for the team, translating operational workflows, equipment needs, and spatial requirements into concrete design specifications before the pricing phase even begins.

Advantages
Strategic Impact: Play a central role in high-level business decisions, directly influencing project go/no-go evaluations alongside executive leadership.

Process Ownership: Take the reins on complex, purpose-built industrial projects from initial discovery through to the design and pricing phases.

Leadership Exposure: Collaborate closely with the executive team, estimating departments, and operations managers to shape the organization's pre-construction standards.

Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a highly collaborative setting that values an entrepreneurial drive, technical problem-solving, and continuous industry innovation.

Network Building: Cultivate long-term, impactful relationships with key industry stakeholders, clients, engineering consultants, and top-tier trade partners.

Responsibilities
Drive the technical strategy during client discovery phases to comprehensively map out process utilities, equipment needs, workflows, and occupancy codes.

Develop the preliminary Basis of Design (BOD) for project proposals, clearly outlining technical constraints, known trade-offs, and functional prerequisites.

Partner with leadership in strategic meetings to evaluate project viability, identify potential technical risks early, and contribute to target market strategies.

Oversee the creation of initial site layouts and project plans to provide a solid foundation for early decision-making.

Critically evaluate architectural and engineering drawings, identifying discrepancies and mitigating technical risks to ensure alignment with client needs.

Liaise with trade partners, consultants, and internal estimating teams to guarantee that the client's design intent is preserved throughout the pricing and execution stages.

Co-develop and refine internal pre-construction frameworks, including discovery templates, best practices, and standard operating procedures.

Ensure all pre-construction activities strictly adhere to current safety standards, building regulations, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications
Post-secondary education, degree, or certification in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related discipline (a P.Eng. designation is highly advantageous).

Proven background in the operation, design, or construction of process-industrial facilities, specifically within design-build delivery models.

Deep understanding of industrial building systems, encompassing electrical services, ventilation, structural capabilities, process utilities, and crane loads.

Exceptional ability to analyze, review, and challenge technical specifications and construction drawings.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a track record of effectively managing client expectations and influencing stakeholders.

Familiarity with industry software such as Bluebeam, Procore, Revit, or Autodesk Construction Cloud is preferred.

Previous exposure to land development and initial site planning is considered a strong asset.

A self-motivated, highly driven professional with exceptional problem-solving capabilities and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Summary
This is an exceptional opportunity for a technical expert who thrives at the intersection of client relations, engineering design, and strategic pre-construction planning. If you are passionate about defining the technical blueprints for successful industrial projects and driving a business forward through strategic risk management and design excellence, we want to hear from you.

If you match the qualifications for the role with Canadian experience please email [email protected]. Only qualified candidates matching the listed criteria will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.