Manager, Pre-Construction & Delivery

Position Summary

The Manager, Pre-Construction & Delivery is responsible for the full delivery lifecycle of precast concrete projects at York Precast — from early estimating and pre-construction through to site installation and project closeout. The Manager is accountable for ensuring that projects are accurately estimated, bid, coordinated, and technically prepared; that all documentation and procurement are aligned with production schedules; and that finished products are transported and installed safely, on time, and to specification.

As a key member of the startup leadership team, this role carries meaningful responsibility for building the systems, processes, and workflows that will underpin York Precast's pre-construction and delivery functions. In the near term, the Manager will operate hands-on, working with a combination of internal resources and third-party service providers, while progressively building out the team and capabilities required to support the company's growth.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Pre-Construction:

• Own the full bid cycle: scope review, quantity take-offs, material and subcontractor pricing, risk assessment, and proposal submission.

• Develop bid strategy and pricing in collaboration with the President, including margin targets and go/no-go decisions.

• Prepare professional proposals and tender packages for clients, GCs, and developers.

• Maintain unit cost libraries, bid templates, and historical pricing data. 

• Track awarded projects against estimated costs and report on budget variances.

• Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, and value engineering opportunities early.

Technical Services – Quality, Engineering & Drafting:

• Own the full bid cycle: scope review, quantity take-offs, material and subcontractor pricing, risk assessment, and proposal submission.

• Develop bid strategy and pricing in collaboration with the President, including margin targets and go/no-go decisions.

• Prepare professional proposals and tender packages for clients, GCs, and developers.

• Maintain unit cost libraries, bid templates, and historical pricing data.

• Track awarded projects against estimated costs and report on budget variances.

• Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, and value engineering opportunities early.

Project Management & Coordination:

• Manage drawings, RFIs, submittals, and coordination across all active projects.

• Own change order management from identification through client approval and internal cost tracking.

• Administer project contracts, monitoring obligations, milestones, and deliverables.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate schedule, scope, cost, and quality risks throughout each project.

• Manage procurement: confirm quantities, issue and track POs, and coordinate supplier deliveries.

• Maintain clear project status visibility across all files and escalate issues to the President as needed.

• Liaise with clients, GCs, and structural engineers on technical and coordination matters.

Transportation & Logistics:

• Own end-to-end delivery planning: scheduling, crane bookings, transport, trailer configuration, and site access.

• Ensure all loads comply with Alberta oversize and overweight regulations.

• Monitor carrier performance and delivery costs; identify savings opportunities.

• Coordinate yard sequencing and load-out with the production team.

Erection & Installation:

• Manage erection and panel welding resources on a per-project basis.

• Ensure installation teams have current drawings, connection details, and technical support before mobilizing.

• Monitor site progress and coordinate field RFIs and drawing revisions during erection.

• Ensure installation activities comply with site safety, fall protection, and provincial regulations.

• Oversee post-installation quality reviews and ensure deficiencies are resolved.

Startup & Systems Building:

• Build estimating, coordination, change management, and logistics processes from the ground up.

• Develop templates, workflows, and tools that will scale with the business.

• Document SOPs to support team onboarding and operational consistency.

• Advise the President on team structure and hiring priorities as volume grows.

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all team members and contractors comply with York Precast safety standards and applicable regulations.

• Support COR, CPCQA, and other certification programs.

• Review incident reports and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

People Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead a team initially combining internal staff and third-party providers across technical, coordination, and field functions.

• Build internal capacity over time, replacing or supplementing third-party support as volume grows.

• Set expectations, hold the team accountable, and support professional development.

• Partner with the President and People & Culture on hiring, onboarding, and performance management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in precast or structural concrete, or construction — across estimating, project management, technical coordination, and field operations.

• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field is an asset; equivalent industry experience accepted.

• Demonstrated estimating experience: bid strategy, pricing, proposals, and post-award cost tracking.

• Experience with contract administration, change order management, and project risk management.

• Ability to read structural engineering drawings, shop drawings, and precast production specs.

• Experience managing engineering consultants, installation crews, and trade contractors.

• Understanding of precast logistics, transportation planning, and site installation.

• Proven ability to build systems and processes in a startup or growth-stage environment.

• Knowledge of COR or CPCQA certification programs.

• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License; ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Assets

• End-to-end precast experience from estimating through panel erection.

• Familiarity with Revit, CAD, or similar drafting platforms.

• Experience with project management, estimating, or ERP software.

• Knowledge of Alberta oversize/overweight transport permitting.

• Rigging, hoisting, or dangerous goods transportation certification.

• Standard First Aid Certification.