Senior Pre-Construction & Estimating Manager

Windsor, ON

Fortis Construction Group Inc. is one of Ontario’s leading general contractors. We are backed by over 40 years of experience and with three offices located in Windsor, London, and Toronto, we are competitive throughout Ontario. We believe passionately in the power of projects that shape the future and challenge the status quo. We build anything that can be imagined through experience and innovation. This is how we #BUILDSTRONG.

The Team

People are at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to employ the best in the industry. Our team is led by a collection of expert senior industry professionals with the common goal of significantly improving the way construction projects are delivered. We are proud of the company culture we’ve built as we’ve grown to over 150 employee’s province wide. We want to continuously provide opportunities for our employees to develop and work on their skills and knowledge to improve, learn, and evolve. Fortis Construction Group Inc. is a place that people love to come to work every day and are passionate about the work we do.

The Role

Fortis Construction Group Inc. is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to join our estimating team. The successful candidate will report to the Executive team and will manage and work in collaboration with the project team. The pre-construction manager is the lead for project financials, risk management, and client relations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Review incoming requests for pricing to determine if work should be pursued.
Direct and supervise business operations personnel and estimators;
Set up and orchestrate bid teams;
Manage timeline and deliverables to the customer, ensuring bids go through appropriate levels of approval before release.
Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with business processes;
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods within estimates;
Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports;
Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans;
Conduct preliminary review of Contract Documents to identify contractual and other risk items and establish risk registers for bids and proposals.

Qualifications:

5 to 10 years of experience in the construction industry is required;
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or construction management is preferred;
Experience in construction estimating, scheduling, cost control and contract management on projects;
Experience in liaising with Clients and Consultants, suppliers and sub-contractors is required;
Well versed in contractual agreements and risk assessment;
Strong people skills and an ability to work under pressure in a team environment;
Good knowledge of the civil and building construction markets;
Knowledge of standard project management and estimating software (Word, Excel, MS Project, Estimating software);
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Highly motivated;
Available for extended working hours when required;
Willing to learn and take direction;
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required;

Are you ready to come #BUILDSTRONG with team Fortis?! Apply today! Only selected candidates will receive a response. We thank all candidates for their interest in applying to Fortis Construction Group Inc! Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to: [email protected].

Fortis Construction Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.