Preconstruction Manager

Description

• Prepares qualifications and assumptions that align with the contractual requirements of the project
• Develops the project budget, working closely with the operations management team
• Leads internal Haskell estimate review and bid process team meetings
• Maintains a “value-added” approach to preconstruction
• Assists the Project Director with the development of the Risk Register
• Responsible for reviewing and analyzing complex bills of materials, assessing labor productivity and labor costs, researching vendors, and understanding manufacturing and construction costs
• Participates in project construction schedule reviews
• Assists in the development and training of other preconstruction staff
• Assists with or may lead the subcontractor bidding strategy, solicitation, and bid packages
• Responsible for the development and coordination of estimates and best value cost analysis studies
• Participates in design and coordination meetings, assisting the Project Director with the maintenance of the action and scope tracking logs
• Responsible for the cost tracking log between design deliverables and during cost value analysis exercises
• Responsible for leading the Preconstruction Team and pricing
• Coordinates bid efforts, processing RFI’s, and interfacing between bidding community
• Reviews the project construction schedule and participates in construction methods development
• Performs productivity analysis of cost estimates, and prepares contingency, escalation, and reconciliations for estimates
• Participates in quality control reviews
• Participates in interviews and interview preparation while in project pursuit
• Responsible for evaluation of subcontractor pricing
• Management of Preconstruction Process
• Ensures a detailed and smooth bid turnover from the bid team to the construction project team
• Assists project team with subcontract negotiations and buyout
• Assists with the management and updating of the Estimating Cost Database and systems
• Prepares qualifications and assumptions when needed for lump sum deliverable projects
• Aids field operations with change order pricing as needed
• Prepares and submits contract documents for legal and risk reviews
• Reviews project documents for cost-effectiveness, methods of construction, and value alternatives
• Reviews the project documents and provides evaluations of the risk elements
• Participates in constructability reviews
• Assists the Project Director and Marketing Department in preparation of responses to RFP’s and RFQ’s
• Participates in the management of historical cost elements for projects
• Assists the Project Director on pursuits during the preconstruction period
• Represents Haskell to subcontractors through management of the estimating process, including solicitation of bids and constructability input
• Represents Haskell with subcontractors through management of the preconstruction process
• Responsible for final assembly of estimate for presentation to the owner

Requirements

• Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors, and/or self-perform work
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Haskell's core values
• Adheres to contractual requirements and strategically meets overall goals by understanding preconstruction and construction contracts
• Ability to develop conceptual estimates at an early design stage
• Proven experience managing preconstruction for large-scale projects with an emphasis on highly complex projects
• Strong presentation skills
• Bachelor of Science Degree in accredited construction related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent plus 5 years of experience; or 8 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate to varied audiences
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Ability to build trust and influence others internally and externally

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance