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SAWW Developments

Director of Estimation and Preconstruction

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 23, 2026
Experience: Minimum 15 years of estimating experience with established general contracting companies.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 24, 2026

Original job description

Company: SAWW Developments

Location: Greater Vancouver Area, British Columbia

About the RoleSAWW Developments is seeking an experienced Director of Estimating & Preconstruction to lead our estimating function while driving business growth across British Columbia.This is a senior leadership role for an accomplished estimating professional with extensive experience working for established mid-sized general contractors in BC. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of preparing competitive estimates, securing profitable work, and leveraging an established network to source new opportunities.We are seeking a candidate with experience pursuing projects through multiple procurement and project delivery approaches, including General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build, Public-Private Partnerships (P3), and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).This is not a project management role. The primary focus is estimating excellence, opportunity sourcing, and backlog growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all estimating and preconstruction activities for commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, and interior construction projects.
Prepare, review, and oversee accurate estimates, quantity take-offs, pricing, bid strategies, risk assessments, value engineering, and tender submissions.
Source and pursue new project opportunities throughout British Columbia across public and private sectors.
Develop relationships with owners, developers, architects, consultants, municipalities, health authorities, school districts, property managers, and commercial landlords.
Identify opportunities through public tenders, negotiated work, and early project involvement.
Expand the company's presence by introducing new clients, procurement portals, bidding platforms, and strategic opportunities.
Lead subcontractor solicitation, scope reviews, bid leveling, and negotiations.
Mentor the estimating team and continuously improve estimating procedures and best practices.
Monitor bid performance, win rates, market trends, and backlog growth.

Qualifications

Minimum 15 years of estimating experience with established general contracting companies.
Strong experience with commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, and interior construction projects.
Proven experience pursuing work through General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build, P3, and IPD delivery methods.
Established network of clients, consultants, architects, developers, and subcontractors within British Columbia.
Demonstrated success sourcing project opportunities and contributing to company growth.
Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

What We OfferSenior leadership position with direct influence on company growth.
Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
Long-term career opportunity with a growing commercial construction company.

How to ApplyPlease submit your resume, representative project list, and references to:hr@sawwdevelopments.com

SAWW Developments is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.

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Responsibilities

Lead estimating and preconstruction for commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, and interior construction projects, including estimates, bid strategies, risk assessments, and tender submissions. Source new opportunities across British Columbia, build industry relationships, lead subcontractor bidding and negotiations, mentor the estimating team, and support profitable backlog growth.

Requirements

Requires at least 15 years of estimating experience with established general contractors and a strong background in commercial, institutional, healthcare, municipal, and interior construction. Candidates must have experience with General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build, P3, and IPD, along with an established British Columbia network and a record of sourcing opportunities and contributing to company growth.

Skills

Estimating
Preconstruction
Quantity Take-Offs
Pricing
Bid Strategy
Risk Assessment
Value Engineering
Tender Submissions
Opportunity Sourcing
Subcontractor Solicitation
Bid Leveling
Negotiation
Team Leadership
Market Analysis
Business Development

Benefits

Performance-Based Incentives

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Keywords

Estimating
Preconstruction
General Contracting
Construction Management
Design-Build
Public-Private Partnerships
Integrated Project Delivery
Commercial Construction
Institutional Construction
Healthcare Construction
Municipal Construction
Interior Construction
Quantity Take-Offs
Pricing
Bid Strategy
Risk Assessment
Value Engineering
Tender Submissions
Subcontractor Solicitation
Scope Reviews
Bid Leveling
Negotiations
Public Tenders
Procurement
Backlog Growth
Win Rates
Business Development

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