Director, Preconstruction

Position

Director,
Preconstruction

Location

Vancouver, BC or
Calgary, AB

Status

Full-Time

Closing Date

August
4, 2026

SALARY

$170,000

• $190,000 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting
to the Vice President, Construction, the Director, Preconstruction will
establish, build, and lead TNDC's preconstruction function across heavy civil,
mining, industrial, and infrastructure projects including estimating, planning,
and scheduling. The role is responsible for developing winning project
strategies, ensuring accurate and competitive estimates, and creating
executable project plans that support successful delivery.

Initially,
this is a highly hands-on role requiring direct involvement in estimating,
budgeting, constructability reviews, and risk assessments. Working closely with
Business Development, Construction Managers, Project Managers, and Operations
leaders, the Director ensures project opportunities are properly evaluated,
planned, priced, and transitioned to construction teams. The ideal candidate
blends technical expertise in heavy civil and industrial construction with
strategic leadership and an entrepreneurial drive.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports
To: Vice President, Construction

Direct Reports: Senior Estimators; Estimators; Schedulers; Preconstruction and
Proposal Staff

CORE AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Estimating & Preconstruction Leadership

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Design and implement standardized
preconstruction processes, estimating templates, risk evaluation tools, and
cost databases tailored to TNDC’s scopes.

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Lead all estimating and preconstruction
activities across the organization.

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Oversee the preparation and review of
conceptual, budgetary, negotiated, and competitive bid estimates.

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Ensure estimates reflect project scope, risk,
execution strategy, schedule, and resource requirements.

·
Maintain historical cost, productivity, and
estimating databases.

Construction Planning & Execution

·
Lead the development of project execution plans
during pursuit and preconstruction phases in conjunction with Construction
Managers.

·
Work with Construction Managers, Project
Managers, and Superintendents to establish construction methodologies,
sequencing plans, logistics strategies, staffing plans, equipment requirements,
and productivity assumptions.

·
Facilitate constructability reviews to ensure
projects can be delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably.

·
Ensure execution strategies are communicated
during project handover.

·
Support operations through planning,
productivity improvement, and resource optimization.

Scheduling & Operational Integration

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Provide oversight of planning and scheduling
activities at the preconstruction phase.

·
Ensure schedules reflect realistic durations,
production rates, procurement timelines, and resource requirements.

·
Advise Construction Managers on the monitoring
of performance against estimate assumptions and project plans.

·
Lead estimate-to-actual reviews and lessons
learned processes.

·
Develop KPIs related to estimating, planning,
scheduling, and project performance.

Business Development & Client Support

·
Support Business Development with pursuit
strategies, client engagement, and proposal development.

·
Participate in client meetings, interviews, and
strategic pursuits.

·
Develop strong relationships with clients,
suppliers, subcontractors, and industry partners.

·
Promote innovative and value-driven construction
solutions.

Leadership & Team Development

·
Identify hiring needs, recruit, onboard, and
lead a high-performing team of estimating, planning, and preconstruction
personnel as project volume scales.

·
Promote a culture of safety, accountability,
continuous improvement, and high performance.

·
Work closely with executive leadership to align
preconstruction capabilities with TNDC’s strategic growth objectives and
business development targets.

·
Support workforce development and succession
planning.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

·
Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Construction
Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.

·
15+ years of progressive experience in heavy
civil, mining, industrial, or infrastructure construction.

·
10+ years of leadership experience in
estimating, preconstruction, project execution and construction management.

·
Strong experience developing estimates, project
execution plans, construction methodologies, and schedules for complex
projects.

·
Advanced understanding of construction
operations, productivity analysis, equipment planning, and project delivery.

·
Proficiency with HeavyBid, Primavera P6,
Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office.

·
Experience on remote, industrial, mining, or
Indigenous partnership projects is an asset.

KEY COMPETENCIES

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Strong leadership and team-building skills.

·
Strategic thinker with sound business and
operational judgment.

·
Excellent planning, scheduling, and
organizational abilities.

·
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·
Effective communicator with the ability to
influence stakeholders at all levels.

·
High degree of professionalism, integrity, and
accountability.

·
Commitment to safety, operational excellence,
and continuous improvement.

Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing

Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members, especially
local Tahltan workers, by sharing technical skills, safety practices, and
industry knowledge in a respectful and culturally aware manner. Uphold Tahltan
values and principles by fostering a work environment built on respect,
teamwork, and mutual learning. Support the growth of the Tahltan workforce by
helping build capacity, promoting safe and effective work practices, and
ensuring that knowledge is passed on to strengthen both the team and the
broader Tahltan community for the benefit of current and future generation.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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Based in Vancouver, BC, or Calgary, AB.

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Travel to project sites and client locations as
required.

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Extended hours may be required during major
pursuits and project planning activities.

·
Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

·
Pre-employment testing and site-access
requirements where applicable.

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Willingness to sign an Oath of Confidentiality.

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