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Senior Project Manager, Construction (Internal Title: Senior Pre-Construction Me


Company : Bird Construction


Location : Ottawa, Ontario


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Company: Bird Construction Group5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 0C6 Canada Job TitleSenior Project Manager, Construction (Internal Title: Senior Pre-Construction Mechanical & Electrical Manager)NOC: 70010 Senior Project Manager, ConstructionWage: Starting at CAD $185,000 Location(s) of work: 1600 Carling Avenue, Ottawa Ontario K1Z 1G3, CanadaNumber of Positions: One (1)Required Language Skills: English (spoken and written) Key Responsibilities: Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate M&E portion of construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and pre-construction budget.Review and approve the overall bid / pre-construction schedule.Develop an effective bidding strategy for each project based on the owners evaluation criteria and align response to maximize scoring.Provide oversight and utilize best practices to set the overall standard for pre-construction activities.Develop and implement overall strategic planning at the business unit in coordination with the District Manager, and lead and support at the project levelCarry out a full review of the MEP scope of works and undertake technical appraisals identifying any risk or gaps and mitigation measures required and ensuring these are suitable resolved or strategy established prior to settlements.Lead and manage the MEP Bid Management function to ensure that all aspects of the opportunity are fully understood and communicated to all members of the bid team, including developing pre-construction programs and submission plans with supply chain and ensuring the relevant outputs are achieved.Oversee the development of the pre-construction process, for continuous improvement, effectiveness, and efficienciesOversee the management of the pre-construction budget on more complex projects if necessary.Manage large, complex, construction projects in excess of $50MAdvise on selecting trade and consultant partners that are assessed to be financially viable with adequate manpower and appropriate level of expertise to complete the work.Review and approve mitigation of potential pressures on fee and lead discussions to properly assess and calculate fee.Develop and manage strategic relationships that will inform teaming on major pursuits.Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.Required Skills: 10 years experience in a management leadership role in a construction companyExperience leading M&E bid and pre-construction phaseExperience in large design-build, and other complex projects.Track record of successful commercial pre-construction project management of large, complex, construction projects in excess of $50MProficiency in conceptual estimating, benchmarking, and market testing, and knowledge of analytics related to project pursuits.Experience in gaining major bids with joint venture partners, with proven management of successful infrastructure and construction bidsRequired Education: A Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field is an asset. Benefits:Benefits are offered through the companys benefits planRelocation supportParticipation in the companys profit-sharing planHow to Apply:Please send your resume to the following email address: : Graeme CrichSpecialist, Talent Acquisition