Senior Preconstruction Manager - Mission Critical

Ryan Companies Us, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Lead preconstruction, estimating, and value design for mission‑critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • cost estimating
  • preconstruction
  • design management
  • procurement
  • client development
  • team training

Tasks

-Manage/facilitate the planning and design phases on select building projects that will ultimately bring value to our customer and maximize our profit. -Maintains balance of costs and aesthetic quality. -Develop contacts and quickly builds relationships with potential clients. -Maintain accurate historical cost data and current market information. -Support the development, architectural, and construction team with preconstruction expertise including estimating, value design, costs, project schedule, procurement, project pursuits, and sales acumen. -Train and coach Cost Engineers and Project Management staff -Play a significant role in developing relationships with the Architectural community and clients with an eye towards providing design/build level preconstruction services. -Assume primary responsibility for ongoing formal and informal training and mentoring design management, estimating, document quality and procurement skills. -Manage/facilitate in all project delivery methods and procurement strategies. -Assist clients and developers with conceptual budgets of types. Capable of cost modeling using Uniformat II system costs. -Assess and promote professional development for direct reports. -Implement, and hold team accountable to corporate goals and initiatives. -Review and provide feedback on project estimates created by the project managers. Provide direction for understanding project scope, market pricing, and available resources. -Effectively prioritizes and balances big picture and immediate responsibilities. -Create accurate conceptual estimates. -Communicate the value of preconstruction/design management services on project pursuits. -Make effective and convincing formal sales presentations to prospective customers. -Maintains the highest professional standards at all times. -Document project information in the Ryan Uniformat work breakdown structure for historical comparisons. -Manage from a comprehensive preconstruction schedule, design from a detailed estimate, optimize building systems, embrace enhanced design and deliver well-coordinated design documents.

Requirements

  • destini
  • bluebeam
  • csi
  • bachelor’s
  • 10+ yrs
  • data center

What You Bring

-Ability to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others. -Have Mission Critical Data Center project experience. -Can demonstrate working knowledge of DESTINI Estimator, Microsoft Excel, OST, and Bluebeam. -Consistently achieves customer satisfaction and raving fan goals. -Have proficiency with CSI and Uniformat II work breakdown structures. -Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S. -Ethical and professional – setting a high standard for personal performance and behavior. -Minimum 10 years commercial construction experience including 5 years in preconstruction/estimating. -Thorough knowledge of the architectural, engineering, and construction processes. -Thorough understanding of the design/build and integrated project delivery processes. -Strong personal presence; sales and presentation skills and interpersonal communication skills. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management -Proven ability to manage teams successfully and profitably. -Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control and material pricing. -Estimating background with experience in conceptual estimating. Values company culture and mission. -Thorough understanding of value design and budget control during the planning and design phases.

Benefits

-Long-term Disability -Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits -Paid Time for Volunteer Events -Competitive Salary -Parenting Benefits -Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds -Retirement and Savings Benefits -Paid Time Off (PTO) -Life Insurance -Educational Assistance -Flexible Spending Accounts

The Company

About Ryan Companies Us, Inc.

-A diverse portfolio includes residential, industrial, retail, healthcare, and mixed-use developments across the U.S. -Renowned for managing complex projects from the ground up, offering both development and construction expertise. -Strong history of transforming urban landscapes, with a focus on high-impact, sustainable properties. -Trusted partner for major corporate, retail, and healthcare brands due to financial acumen and operational excellence. -Projects range from large-scale industrial parks to state-of-the-art medical facilities and vibrant urban communities. -Unique ability to seamlessly integrate development and construction processes for efficiency and innovation in design. -Track record includes award-winning projects that set new standards in the real estate industry.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Healthcare

Retail

Office

Residential

Senior Living

Affordable Housing

Market-rate Rental Housing

Condos

Rowhomes

Single Family Homes

Mixed-use

Hospitality

Multifamily

Data Centers

Distribution Centers

Manufacturing Facilities

Design-Build Construction

Real Estate Development

Real Estate Management

Commercial

Ambulatory/Outpatient Services

Community Hospitals