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Pre-Construction Director - Infrastructure (Toronto, ON, CA) @ GMS LP

Toronto, ON, CAOnsiteFull-timePosted 2 days ago

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<p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Build What Matters</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just build projects, we connect communities and create pathways for progress. As part of our Infrastructure Division, you’ll contribute to transformative work across the region, including roads, highways, bridges, interchanges, light rail transit systems, bus rapid transit systems, and airports.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity. Apply today and help us build what matters.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Your Impact Starts Here</strong> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Graham is actively recruiting for a Pre-Construction Director to support the Infrastructure Division. Reporting to the Senior Operations Director, this role leads all pre-construction activities, including estimating and budgeting, schedule development, constructability, procurement, and benchmarking. The Pre-Construction Director oversees complex proposal development, manages client and stakeholder relationships from opportunity through contract award, and defines the overall pre-construction strategy, including team coordination and resource allocation. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site</strong> </span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Set and own the enterprise-level pre-construction strategy for the business unit, providing executive oversight across estimating, scheduling, procurement, risk, and proposal development.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Lead the development of winning pursuits and bid strategies, defining competitive positioning, win themes, and commercial structures aligned with client evaluation criteria and business objectives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide financial governance for all pre-construction activities, ensuring disciplined oversight of budgets, fees, contingencies, risk exposure, and internal approvals prior to contract execution.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Pre-Construction organization, including talent strategy, resource allocation, capability development, and continuous improvement of processes and standards.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Act as a senior representative with clients, consultants, and partners, strengthening strategic relationships, aligning expectations, and ensuring pursuits support Graham’s long-term growth strategy</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>The Right Tools for the Job</strong> </span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or a related field; professional credentials such as P.Eng, PMP, or LEED are considered strong assets.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Experience:</strong> 10–15 years of progressive experience in pre-construction, estimating, project management, or construction leadership, including senior-level involvement with large, complex delivery models (e.g., P3, design-build).</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Skills &amp; Capabilities:</strong> Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, develop winning bid strategies, provide financial and risk governance </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Compensation</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Compensation aligned to education and experience, ensuring fair and competitive placement</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Three to five weeks of vacation, with additional credit for prior industry experience</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Flexible, comprehensive Health &amp; Dental benefits plan designed to support your well‑being</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:white">#LI-OFFICE #Leadership #Pre-Con #OntarioJobs</span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move. Apply Today.</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact [email protected] for accommodation requests.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">As Graham’s trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg supports the hiring of skilled professionals across Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, and Services projects nationwide.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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