Preconstruction Manager

Description

• Manage Business Unit (BU) Estimating department and estimating functions during preconstruction phase and allocate appropriate resources for estimation of projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, architects, design community, and trade partners to enhance future business development opportunities.
• Manage and accountable for reimbursement of Estimating staff and costs as related to General & Administrative (G&A) expenses.
• Coordinate and review development of General Conditions/General Requirements (GC/GR) estimate.
• Conduct market research information for upcoming work.
• Participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, execute/contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate and develop clear and concise message to explain variances for each project stakeholder.
• Participate and contribute to Constructability Reviews for milestone estimates per Launch Matrix. Work with Operations Lead to ensure timely and complete Constructability Reviews and incorporate into milestone estimates to extent required by contract.
• Maintain local and national historical estimating data and develop cost trends.
• Oversee and manage processes to review drawings, specifications, and other construction documents; inform senior management of design-related problems, completeness of documents, and other potential risks.
• Collaborate with Procurement to develop and evaluate procurement schedules and resources and analyze subcontractor proposals.
• Generate, coordinate, and manage Budget Control Reports between each milestone estimate to manage cost events and value engineering opportunities. Provide variance reports for each milestone estimate to communicate scope development.
• Effectively work across levels within organization
• Coordinate with Lean Manager to develop and execute Pull Plans for design, estimate, and GMP schedules.
• Coordinate with Operations Lead to support Launch Matrix preparation, scheduling, evaluating, executing, and managing meetings for each estimating milestone.
• Lead or support establishment of Target Value Design process as appropriate for select projects.
• Manage and oversee Value Engineering process during preconstruction.
• Collaborate with Business Development to prepare proposals and participate in sales and client presentations.
• Overall management of developing lump sum bids and review for senior management approval.

Requirements

• Executive level presentation skills, anticipates needs of audience, and tailors communications appropriately
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field, and minimum of 10 years of Building Construction experience required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of estimating documents
• Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and engineering principles and techniques, and accounting principles
• Negotiation skills with ability influence and engage others
• Ability to develop client relationships, identify sales opportunities and collaborate on solutions to secure work
• Pursues everything with energy, drive and sees initiatives through to completion
• Advanced project management skills, able to manage high volumes of work and ability to move projects forward in a complex environment in a timely manner
• Process and critical thinking skills with sound judgement decision-making Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Thorough understanding of drawings and specifications, general contract and subcontract documents, materials, means and methods
• Management experience required, and coach and mentor others
• Extensive knowledge of regional market, competition, and industry trends
• Experience with variety of building construction types desired

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance