Job Description

The Preconstruction Manager will report directly to the Sr. Director, Construction and is responsible for planning and overseeing the initial stages of a construction project, from feasibility to the start of construction. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, process management skills, and excellent communication abilities.

1. Design and Feasibility: Review project plans and specifications to identify potential issues, ensure constructability and conduct feasibility studies.
2. Planning and Strategy: Assist Sr. Director, Construction to develop overall strategy, schedule, and budget for projects, aligning them with company and department goals.
3. Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the key liaison between architects, engineers, contractors and internal partners to communicate project needs and resolve issues.
4. Assist Senior Director, Construction with project & process organization, implementation, and internal design standards and processes for construction projects.
5. Permitting and Compliance: Identify and secure necessary permits and ensure all project work will be completed in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
6. Perform other duties as assigned

• 5+ years of commercial and/or industrial construction experience with the ability to execute multiple projects/processes simultaneously.
• BA/BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or related area.
• Ability to design and review mass earthwork and building plans and make necessary revisions to ensure constructability within dedicated budgets.
• Skilled knowledge and application of PM processes.
• Skilled knowledge and application of Financial Management.
• Skilled understanding and application of contract terms.
• Skilled at managing low to medium risk projects.
• Conflict management.
• Comfortable with 35% travel.

RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.
The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.