Preconstruction Manager

Description

• Attends Industry Association events such as IHA, ISHE, MBI, AIA, ASPE, ABI
• Creates and manages the development of conceptual budgets, estimates, schedules, and proposals
• Develops and maintain a cost history database to be used in future budgeting efforts
• Reviews bid package descriptions to ensure alignment of costs and scopes of work
• Builds and maintains industry relationships with clients, prospective clients, architect and engineering firms
• Keeps the project development within the client’s budget and priorities
• Guides clients throughout master planning and estimating processes. Oversees successful proposals and client deliverables
• Leads the design team through design, planning, scheduling, budgeting & value management processes
• Responsible for creating intentional contacts and warm leads to gain future business

Requirements

• Proficient skill in reading and interpreting construction blueprints
• Experience with estimating and project scheduling software (Onscreen-Takeoff, Modelogix, Sage Estimating, Microsoft Projects, Procore, Bluebeam)
• Must be able to work in a noisy environment
• Outstanding written, verbal, networking, and presentation skills
• Ability to perform and organize quantity takeoff
• Valid driver’s license
• Commercial healthcare construction experience preferred
• Must be able to navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Proven knowledge of commercial construction methods
• Ability to complete duties and projects with little direct supervision.
• This is an onsite role. Must have ability to report to our Madison, WI or Cedar Rapids, IA, office Monday – Friday.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to take and pass OSHA 30 certification
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related degree + 7 years of commercial construction with demonstrated preconstruction and estimating ability
• Ability to pass pre-employment testing
• Ability to travel throughout the state of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Nebraska (~2 to 3 overnights per month)
• Experience with client bids, master planning, schematic design, design development scopes of work and processes
• Experience bidding self-perform work including product costs, labor costs, and associated time frames essential to developing cost-effective project budgets

Benefits

• 9 Company holidays annually
• Two healthcare plans to choose from
• 401K with a 6% immediate vesting match
• Paid Time Off
• Personalized growth opportunities
• Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance