About Naikoon

People love Naikoon because we're different. Every day we come to work looking to revolutionize what a construction firm can be – and what construction can achieve. At Naikoon, we're not just building structures - we're building lasting relationships and exceptional experiences for our clients.

We're a dynamic team of talented, passionate individuals. Everything we achieve, we achieve together. And we have a lot of fun doing it.

With roots stretching back to Masset, Haida Gwaii, today we're based out of our light and airy headquarters in Lower Lonsdale with views across to downtown Vancouver.

Help us take the next step

With major new projects in the pipeline, Naikoon is entering a period of growth. A pioneer in values-driven construction, we're already driving new standards in energy-efficiency, mass timber, prefabrication, and virtual construction.

Role overview

Pre-Construction Manager (PCM) manages Naikoon's pre-construction services (estimating, pursuit, procurement, constructability) and reporting to the Director of Pre-Construction. This role ensures quality delivery, internal alignment, and clear communication with stakeholders during pursuit, initiation, and pre-construction. The PCM is the daily pre-construction lead, aligning technical teams with client expectations, consultant coordination, and timelines.

Key responsibilities:

Functional Integration & Delivery Coordination

• Coordinate estimating, procurement, pursuit, & VDC inputs during Pursuit, Initiation, & Pre-Construction phases
• Maintain alignment between design deliverables, constructability feedback, and budget expectations
• Support internal milestone reviews (VE checkpoints, Class B & A estimate reviews, internal startup)
• Flag delivery gaps or capacity issues to the Director and propose resolution strategies
• Maintain oversight on Pre-Construction phase schedules and deliverable timelines

Client & Consultant Interface

• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for clients and consultants during the Pre-Construction phase
• Lead or support design assist efforts alongside Estimating and VDC team members
• Ensure design development is informed by constructability, schedule, and cost risk considerations
• Communicate Pre-Con phase deliverables and assumptions clearly to client stakeholders

Internal Coordination & Communication

• Ensure consistent communication across Pre-Construction technical leads (Sr. Estimator, VDC Manager, Procurement Manager) and project teams (Project Managers, Coordinators and Site Superintendents)
• Support internal handoff coordination between Pre-Con and Construction startup teams
• Monitor and support documentation quality (CCE reports, pursuit packages, procurement exhibits)
• Support onboarding and mentorship of junior staff as directed by the Director

Constructability, Value Engineering & System Optimization

• Identify and communicate constructability issues during design development
• Collaborate with Estimating and VDC to support integrated VE strategies
• Contribute to project-specific reviews of envelope, structural, and building performance systems
• Help align building system decisions with client priorities, project budget, and schedule
• Document and share lessons learned and optimization opportunities across projects

Process Implementation & Continuous Improvement

• Champion team adoption of standardized Pre-Con workflows and templates
• Contribute to lessons learned, process feedback, and VE libraries
• Elevate recurring delivery issues to the Director for root cause analysis and resolution planning

What you'll need to succeed

• 5+ years of experience in Pre-Construction, estimating, project coordination, or construction delivery
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, procurement strategy, and cost planning
• Demonstrated ability to identify constructability issues and facilitate integrated design processes (IDP)
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with digital Pre-Construction tools (e.g., Revit, VDC, estimating and schedule platforms)
• Ability to manage complex timelines and competing priorities across disciplines

COMPENSATION

Based on experience: $105,000-$120,000/year + perks

Intrigued to join a team where your passion for excellence, collaborative spirit, and commitment to honest communication will help shape the future of construction? Email [email protected] with your CV and a letter stating why you're excited by this opportunity and feel you're the right fit.