Bosa Construction Hiring for Preconstruction Planner at Vancouver, BC Full Time

About the Company:
Over 50 years ago, after immigrating to Canada from Italy, Robert Bosa turned his early days as a local homebuilder into one of the most storied construction companies in Canada. Bosa Construction was built on the foundation of quality, commitment, and integrity. Today, we are proud that those values are the forefront of how we do business. Throughout its history, Bosa Construction has completed a variety of structures including hotels, theaters, mixed-use developments, residential buildings, commercial buildings, and warehouses. Some of our notable projects include Highgate Village in Burnaby, Westwood Village in Coquitlam, Collingwood Village in Vancouver, Miramar Village in White Rock, Paramount Place in Downtown Vancouver, and the YMCA in Downtown Vancouver.

We employ hundreds of committed craftspeople – some who’ve been with us since the company’s first days. Having this much expertise and history on every project brings tremendous consistency to our work and creates an internal standard that’s of the highest quality.

About the Role:
Reporting directly to the Vice President and Director of Construction at Bosa Construction, the Preconstruction Planner will assist in the construction of the first phase of an 18-building master-planned waterfront community, consisting of four mid-rise towers with unique infrastructure, civil, and foreshore components for Bosa Construction’s longstanding client. This role will require defining each aspect of the project by choosing the best method that is most effective to complete the project based on costs, work schedule, and available resources. Responsibilities include:

Collaborate with clients to get a clear and precise understanding of the project, their demands, and interests to help anticipate any future change requests;

Develop an initial design by visiting the project site, selecting materials, and constructing an informal plan;

Evaluate requirements, scope of cost estimates and engineering;

Work closely with the Project Team and VCON to plan a detailed scheduled, including setting milestones and goals;

Communicate with the clients about progress and help understand how the project will be carried out;

Support clients in understanding the feasibility of the project and cost needs.

What you Bring:
The ideal Preconstruction Planner candidate is an analytical, detail-oriented, and organized construction professional looking for a unique opportunity to be train and mentored directly by experienced leaders in the organization and in the industry. You enjoy working with numbers and carry a problem-solving mindset, with the ability of making calculated decisions. You take pride in your work and understand the importance of quality, accuracy and client satisfaction at every stage of the construction process. You are motivated at the opportunity to be able to expand your knowledge and skills on an exceptionally unique project. You know that joining the project at this stage of construction presents multiple opportunities for long-term growth into VCON, Preconstruction, or even Project Management!

Our Must Haves

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Project;

At least four (4) years of combined experience in Planning, Scheduling, Estimating, or Project Management;

Previous experience being on-site with a strong understanding of construction site layouts and terminology;

Experience working with Procore, or an Estimating software will be considered an asset;

Excellent interpersonal and communication (written/verbal) skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage priorities;

Certificate, diploma, or degree in Construction Management, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Estimating, or a related field.

Your Rewards

Bosa Construction distinguishes itself from our competitors not only by our level of quality, but also by our commitment to our staff. At Bosa, we offer a very competitive compensation structure that supplements your regular income with a robust benefits package:

Medical and Dental Coverage: Our industry leading benefits package covers you and your dependents at no cost;

RRSP Matching Program: We support your future goals by matching up to 5% of your RRSP salary;

Professional Development and Education Support: We are keen on internal growth and development, which is why we are excited to fully support you in your pursuit of achieving further education.

How to Apply

At Bosa Construction, we are always on the lookout for talented people who are passionate about what they do. If you love what you do, and believe that with the right tools and opportunities you can do the best work of your life, please submit an application to our career portal.

While we can only respond to shortlisted applicants, we will keep your information on file and consider you for future opportunities as they come available.