Preconstruction Manager

Description

• Engage with the design team to foster a collaborative and productive team environment
• Identify areas of scope gap and ensure these are tracked and managed
• Oversee and ensure subcontractor interviews are being effectively conducted and involve the construction team
• Interact with the construction team to execute the strategy for project planning and delivery of cost, schedule, safety, and quality throughout the duration of the project.
• Review and approve all subcontract/PO/PSA scopes of work before delivering to the construction team
• Update the preconstruction schedule regularly to support the preconstruction effort and utilize it to effectively execute the plan with the entire tea
• Provide overall leadership and accountability of the project preconstruction team
• Stay engaged with team members and subcontractors to escalate issues to your supervisor if needed for a timely resolution
• Gather and maintain expert knowledge in current market unit price data
• Know the project scope and special requirements and ensure these are communicated to the bidding subcontractors and procured timely and correctly
• Attend and actively participate in design and other project meetings, both with the client and the A/E
• Manage procurement risks with the Preconstruction Director through team communication and the development of strategies to deal with those risks
• Take complete ownership of the Turnover and Job Set-up process.
• Keep the owner and design team updated as to how design decisions impact the project cost and schedule
• Engage in all preconstruction aspects of the project from proposal through turnover to ensure consistency an overall success
• Oversee and approval of all subcontract awards
• Ensure the Unsecured Items list is as minimal as possible through complete buyout
• Develop a project specific Request For Proposal for distribution to subcontractors including but not limited to instructions to bidders, contract documents, logistics, phasing, schedule, bid forms for pricing and schedule, and a list of documents. Engage the construction team.
• Provide oversight and management of all preconstruction processes and procedures and utilization of tools to ensure consistency throughout the project
• Be an active participant in all forecast meetings, hold the team accountable and be on the lookout for POP!
• Coordinate and manage the creation of the “Preliminary” Project Schedule understanding Operational and Market constraints
• Address subcontract language issues arising from trade contractor reviews and work with Preconstruction Director and Project Director to bring them to closure
• Rigorously manage and adhere to subcontractor prequalification and award protocols
• Report to the Preconstruction Director the outcome of each forecast meeting
• Gather and internalize general technical construction knowledge such as building types, building codes, building systems, LEED/sustainable design and construction, etc.
• Understand the critical path and material delivery needs so that trades and project specific requirements are procured correctly so as not to impact the schedule
• Provide documentation of project issues when needed
• Review and edit prime contract to ensure previously decided upon “deal points” actually make it into the contract
• Take ownership of buyout issues and take action in identifying a solution even if discovered after turnover
• Provide overall leadership and accountability of the project team
• Resolve all subcontractor exceptions/comments to the subcontract agreement prior to making a trade award.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing preconstruction for a wide range of commercial projects
• At least 5 years working in the preconstruction process as a Sr. Estimator or Chief Estimator
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or equivalent experience
• Understand and influence design and the design schedule
• Must have at least 10 years working with a commercial general contractor
• Understand all aspects of the prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, insurance, bonding and contractual risks

Benefits

• PTO & Holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly Employer Contribution
• 401k w/ match
• Life Insurance & Disability paid for by Big-D
• Vehicle Allowance
• Voluntary supplemental plans available to sign up for as well
• 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for employee plans.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance