Federal Preconstruction Lead

Description

• Represent the company in industry functions, client development, site visits and marketing programming
• Assist in preparation of estimate, analyzing bids, and developing technical proposals.
• Initiate, maintain and develop Owner, architect, engineer and subcontractor partner relationships to meet specific project and business development objectives.
• Develop complex and detailed logistics plans for unusual and difficult projects.
• Identify and engage subcontractors and then vet, qualify, and manage those subcontractors to assist in preparing bid packages and ensuring subcontractor coverage.
• Create preconstruction and proposal schedules, set milestones, and manage timelines to meet federal deadlines.
• Assisting the marketing and business development departments in building and maintaining strategic relationships with federal agencies and participating in project pursuit interviews.
• Analyze plans, specs, and identify potential construction challenges and constructability issues.
• Lead preconstruction efforts and teams, set project goals, manage multiple opportunities, and develop strategies for bidding and project success.
• Perform post-award preconstruction management, buyout, subcontracting, and development of preconstruction submittals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Ensure preconstruction strategy and planning adheres to stringent federal, DoD, and agency-specific regulations.
• Take initiative in determining target project acquisition strategies, partnerships, and associated planning to facilitate project capture
• Define initial project scope and related key partner relationships necessary for responsible pursuit and project execution.
• Budget & Cost Control: Develop conceptual budgets and estimates for project opportunities and respective subcontractor scope of work.
• Prepare detailed post award turnover packages and conduct thorough reviews with the construction team for seamless transition.
• Collaborate with and support estimating department in the development of resources and pursuit of project opportunities
• Serve as primary preconstruction contact, present findings, and manage expectations with federal clients, designers, and internal teams
• Identify, assess, and plan mitigation for project risks, including site-specific safety and quality control.

Requirements

• Experience with complex Federal & Design-Build projects (e.g., military bases, embassies).
• Must be able to creatively apply innovative and effective procurement techniques to maximize competitiveness in project pursuits.
• Strong understanding of construction means/methods and specific trades and ability to accurately determine subcontractor capabilities.
• Frequent Travel required for pre-bid site visits, subcontractor networking, client engagement and coordination with home office estimating team.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, decision-making ability, strong management and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with estimating and project manager software (e.g., Sage, Timberline, Bluebeam, Procore, P6, MS Office, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of construction industry with extensive experience developing project opportunity teams, approaches, and bidding strategies.
• 10-15 years of experience as Senior Project Manager or Preconstruction manager, with at least 5 years experience working with a Federal Construction firm.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance