Job Description

As Bid Director with Ledcor’s Building Construction team, you will lead the strategy and execution of major Design-Build and Alternative Procurement pursuits, taking ownership of opportunities from pursuit strategy through contract award and transition to project execution.

You will lead large, multidisciplinary pursuit teams and establish the strategy that positions Ledcor to win complex, high-value projects. Working closely with senior leadership and functional experts across business development, operations, estimating, design, commercial, legal, risk, and finance, you will drive key pursuit decisions related to competitive positioning, commercial strategy, risk, resourcing, and overall bid direction.

This is a senior leadership role for an experienced pursuit professional who can bring together diverse stakeholders, challenge assumptions, navigate complex procurement environments, and maintain clear strategic direction throughout lengthy and highly competitive pursuits.

Join our team in Toronto and play a key leadership role in shaping Ledcor’s pursuit strategy and securing the next generation of major projects for our Building Construction business.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the planning, implementation and allocation of resources and activities of P3 and design build projects to ensure project completion within timelines, design specifications and budget.
• Determines, defines and monitors design schedules and deliverables, including development permit, phased building permit and tender packages
• Identifies and manages opportunities and risks to achieve the best possible impact on schedule and financial targets
• Participates in the analysis of bids, negotiations and awarding of contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
• Facilitates the project design considerations of Project Quality Program
• Assist in project pursuits including RFQ, RFP and project execution
• Provides input into development of Risk Register
• Participates in the process to identify and select design consultants; Negotiates agreement of scope and terms and conditions with consultants
• Provides architects and designers with clear and consistent goals and objectives, standards, schedule and budget for projects
• Collaborates with Project Director, preconstruction team, Building Informational Modelling (BIM) specialist and other project members to review and evaluate best systems, materials and methods
• Assists in the management of change control during design development and construction document phases

Requirements:

• 7+ years’ experience managing the design build process from inception to project handover on health care, institutional and cultural projects
• Strong understanding of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) methodology
• Completed post-secondary education in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline. Experience bidding relevant Design Build and P3 projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, costs, budgets and current construction practices and methodology
• Proficient with MS Office; understanding of building codes, LEED and CSA standards
• Revit and Navisworks an asset
• Capable of anticipating constructability issues in moderate to complex situations and creating new solutions in the construction plan and schedule
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements

Working Conditions:

• Office based position or site assignment on larger projects
• Some travel will be required to project sites and/or office locations

Compensation

$127,350.00 - $177,350.00

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.