Pre-Construction Manager

Who are we?

Concrete Cashmere is a design-build firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia. We are focused on bringing a fresh approach to commercial, retail, institution, and medical projects. We work with clients to thoughtfully integrate their needs, branding a unique style to craft a well-designed, functional space that brings their vision into existence.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced construction professional with strong, hands-on estimating experience and a proven background in commercial tenant improvement (TI) projects. This role requires someone who has independently prepared detailed construction estimates, developed project budgets, managed tendering processes, and evaluated trade pricing specifically within the commercial TI sector.

You bring substantial experience as an Estimator, Pre-Construction Manager, or Project Manager with significant hands-on estimating responsibilities. You are confident interpreting construction drawings and specifications, conducting site assessments, identifying scope gaps and project risks, preparing accurate cost estimates, and developing budgets that support both business development and successful project execution.You are also a clear and credible communicator who is comfortable in client-facing situations and represents the business with professionalism.

What you will be doing:

• Lead all pre-construction activities, including site assessments, detailed estimating, budgeting, and tendering for commercial tenant improvement projects.
• Ensure a seamless transition from pre-construction into project execution.
• Support business development through early client meetings, site reviews, preliminary estimates, and risk assessments.
• Develop accurate high-level budgets and schedules to support early-stage discussions and sales efforts.
• Act as the primary client-facing lead during pre-construction, presenting estimating strategies, budgets, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with design teams to align scope and design with project budgets, providing ongoing cost guidance and value engineering recommendations.
• Own the full tendering process, including trade package preparation, bid solicitation, bid leveling, cost analysis, and client approvals.
• Lead tender walkthroughs with trades and present detailed final estimates and quotes to clients for sign-off.
• Build and maintain strong trade partner relationships while actively sourcing and evaluating new vendors.
• Continuously improve pre-construction systems, SOPs, estimating standards, and workflows.
• Implement and manage systems across estimating, budgeting, tendering, scheduling, cost control, submittals, and RFIs.
• Develop procurement strategies to manage material and product lead times.
• Support the growth of the self-perform division through effective costing, estimating, and execution strategies.
• Manage and mentor junior team members supporting pre-construction and estimating deliverables.
• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to company strategy.
• Attend regular cross-department meetings to align on project pipeline, workload, and resourcing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Construction Management, Construction Technology, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Significant hands-on construction estimating experience, including preparing detailed cost estimates, developing project budgets, and managing competitive tendering processes.
• Demonstrated experience estimating and managing commercial tenant improvement (TI) projects. Direct commercial TI experience is required.
• Proven ability to independently estimate commercial TI projects from drawings, specifications, and site conditions.
• Strong understanding of commercial TI construction costs, labour, materials, subcontractor pricing, and cost control.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings and specifications, including elevations, sections, and details, and identifying scope gaps, discrepancies, and potential risks.
• Previous experience as an Estimator, Pre-Construction Manager, or Project Manager with substantial estimating responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, mechanical systems, and commercial TI construction practices.
• Excellent client service and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and long-term relationships.
• Proficiency in Procore, MS Project, and Bluebeam.
• PMP certification is considered an asset.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and able to work on-site at our Vancouver office.
• Must hold a valid BC driver's licence.