Preconstruction Manager

Overview

Lead preconstruction & estimating, delivering budgets, GMPs, and project handoffs

Key Responsibilities

• bid submissions
• cost estimating
• gmp pricing
• constructability review
• value engineering
• client coordination

Tasks

-Work additional hours to meet business plan goals. -Participate in presentation with potential clients, and support the review and approval of contracts before signing. -Prepare and or oversee the prepare all materials presented to the owner, architect or engineer on a project. -Maintain and adjust to Owner’s budget as required to maintain project budget. -Ensure accuracy and timeliness in bid submissions, adhering to client requirements and company standards. -Hold team members accountable for their assigned tasks, providing guidance and support to meet project objectives. -Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development and GMP estimates to support preconstruction activities and clients. -Contribute to the development of standards, process, practices, etc. as needed for the Preconstruction Services to be a “Best of Class” provider in the construction industry. -You will lead the Wohlsen preconstruction team to accomplish contract requirements, services by budgeting, scheduling, or organizing, defining roles and responsibilities with some input from the Operations Manager and Superintendents -Lead and perform constructability reviews of all projects where designated the preconstruction manager. -Finalize GMP price with client that meets our clients’s needs and provide the maximum profitability within the established contract terms and conditions. -Take ownership of project outcomes, addressing challenges proactively and driving continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced performance and client satisfaction. -Initiate billing process, review and approve all invoices prior to submittal to customer -Direct the Wohlsen preconstruction team in fulfilling contract requirements, optimizing profitability, and supporting client needs. -You will coordinate with the Estimating department on the development of project budgets and oversee prepared estimates into format for presentation to owner and architect. Answer budget questions at time of presentation. -Support the negotiation of owner contracts. -Lead value engineering and value enhancement efforts to serve our clients including development of items and lists, compilation of ideas and presentation of information to our clients. -Lead and manage the Preconstruction and Estimating departments, fostering team motivation and effectiveness. -You will manage the project team’s performance to ensure that the contract requirements are fulfilled, and that safety, insurance and legal procedures or requirements are followed, and risks limited -Identify and promote solution to any problem, which might impede progress of the project or adversely affect customer and architect relations. -Attend scheduled meetings with project architects/customer, to acquaint them with unresolved problems and to provide an adequate degree of coordination is being made to have accurate bidding documents. -Maintain and expedite preconstruction practices to ensure customer satisfaction and alignment with organizational goals. -Ensure that the turnover of a project from Preconstruction and estimating to operations is done properly with appropriate hand off meetings and all information is transferred to the operations team. -Assist and lead purchasing of subcontractors and suppliers or determine on a project-by-project basis. -Works alongside Estimating Teams, -Keep customer informed of preconstruction progress on the project and of any technical problems/solutions and their effect on design and/or costs. -Monitor design scope for changes affecting budget and/or schedule; identifies cause, advises customer for customer decision.

Requirements

• driver license
• bachelor's degree
• construction experience
• work authorization

What You Bring

-Have a valid driver license with the ability to travel to regional offices to support local estimating projects. -Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Engineering, Construction Technology, Architecture or similar field of study. -3-10 years of construction experience -Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

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About Wohlsen Construction Company

-has built a solid reputation for delivering exceptional construction services. -has a diverse portfolio, spanning industrial, commercial, residential, healthcare, and educational projects. -has been trusted by clients to complete projects that range from complex institutional buildings to large-scale residential developments. -is known for its hands-on approach and deep local expertise, managing numerous landmark projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. -has earned a loyal client base, many of whom return for repeat business. -continues to innovate, providing clients with tailored solutions that meet their evolving needs.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; candidates must have unrestricted us work authorization.