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Preconstruction Manager, Building Prince George / Remote IDL Projects Inc. (IDL), established in 2005, is the largest general contractor in northern British Columbia, headquartered in Prince George, BC. With satellite offices in various communities across BC, IDL provides a wide range of construction services, including heavy civil and infrastructure, commercial, residential, public and institutional, industrial, energy, mining, and safety services. The business is responsible for completing over 350 projects annually and operates with a fleet of 400+ modern heavy equipment and a workforce of nearly 1,000 skilled professionals. The company is renowned for its industry-leading safety culture, strong bonding capacity, and commitment to quality and client service, ensuring successful project delivery across diverse locations. As a Preconstruction Manager within IDLs Building Division, you will lead the planning and coordination of construction projects before they break ground. The portfolio of projects will vary and include commercial, residential, public, and institutional sectors. These projects will be located throughout British Columbia, primarily in the northern or northwestern regions of the province. Youll be responsible for conceptual budgeting (Class D to tender), project planning, and collaborating with design teams to ensure project feasibility and alignment with client goals. This role involves identifying risks, securing permits, and preparing procurement strategies to support a smooth transition into construction. The company is open to candidates based in Prince George or those working fully remotely. IDL requires a minimum of 5+ years experience as a Preconstruction Manager with a General Contractor and/or Developer-Builder in BC. A proven track record of delivering new-build residential, commercial, public, and/or institutional projects is essential. Ideally, the candidate will have a technical background in Carpentry, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Experience working on remote projects, as well as with in-house crews and external subtrades, is considered an asset. Familiarity with wood frame, CLT, and/or steel structure construction is also an asset. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and leadership skills, along with the ability to effectively manage stakeholders and the organizational capabilities needed to set projects up for success. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding operation in IDL that will provide the successful candidate with the chance for career advancement. You will be given the chance to work with a company that has an excellent reputation within the province and takes great pride in building positive relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners. This positive environment amongst construction management partners on their construction sites typically makes the life of the project team much easier and thus much more enjoyable to be a part of. You will be rewarded for your hard work with a competitive base salary ranging from $100k - $140k, a benefits plan that will include a bonus as well as stock options in the future. This is a rare opportunity to join a smart, dedicated team at an organization with such a depth of expertise and significant project pipeline. To be considered for this exciting opportunity please send your resume to Andrew Buckley of HAYS at andrew.buckley@hays.com. All interactions are strictly confidential.