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Aecom

Preconstruction Manager

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Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Manage day-to-day pre-construction operations, prepare budget estimates, and oversee pre-construction team in the construction industry.
16d ago
$241,055.29
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Los Angeles, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
budget preparation
team management
cost analysis
pre-construction management
bid review
bim analysis
  • Prepares pre-construction budget and having available most recent proposals, costs, estimates and projections. Prepares and demonstrative viability of budgets and relays to pre-con team (clients, architects, and Project Management Executives, etc.).
  • Manages team and staff workload, distribute drawings specifications, bulletins and all pertinent information to all estimating staff so they can complete their assigned task.
  • Gathers information and data to demonstrate best practices and value engineering for cost savings opportunities to senior leaders of the Pre-Construction team to relay to clients in an effort to meet budget constraints.
  • Manages the day to day pre-construction operations, including but not limited to, communicating, proposing and preparing preliminary budget estimates, design cost estimates, design-development cost estimates, and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposals, inclusive of value engineering.
  • Reviews bids to sub-contractors, review scopes of work and analyze costs as bids are received.
  • Manages pre-construction, estimating, scheduling and procurement team to research and compile budget estimates and cost from the pre-concept design stage to the construction document stage.
  • Analyze and acquire additional project information such as preliminary schedules, procurement schedule and cost analysis, GMP, construction documents, blueprints, bid packages from subcontractors and contractors, etc.
  • Working within the scope of the project’s pre-construction estimates and financial analysis, researches and considers the interest of all parties, to supervise team and review, analyze, and estimate cost of drawings, BIM and specifications of projects, propose means and methods of construction, recommend cost savings or potential problems on the project.
  • Oversees schedule and workload priorities with staff and organize estimating schedule.
  • Articulates and presents correct strategy and pricing for each component of the construction cost in order to provide our clients with the most competitive and accurate pricing available.
What you bring
estimating
degree
on screen takeoff
model estimating
hospitality
construction pre-construction
  • Experience estimating subcontracted labor, pricing construction units, ensuring ability to meet bid specifications.
  • Bachelors' degree in 8 years of preconstruction experience, preferable working for a large general contractor on multiple projects.
  • BA/BS Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or similar curriculum and 8 years of construction pre-construction experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings.
  • Proficiency in On Screen Takeoff, Procore, PlanGrid, CMiC, Sage or other construction management software.
  • Model based estimating experience.
  • Preconstruction experience in hospitality, high rise, airport, stadium, datacenter construction markets.
  • Proficiency and usage of estimating program and system to ensure integrity of pre-construction information at all times.
  • This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook).
Benefits
  • This position is not hybrid nor remote.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • pre-employment substance abuse test
Company
Overview
Born 1990
Year of Formation
The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.
$16B annual revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.
150+ countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.
Megaprojects delivery
Project Scope
The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.
  • Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
  • Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
  • Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.
Culture + Values
  • Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
  • Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
  • Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
  • Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
  • Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.
Environment + Sustainability
2040
Net Zero Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
50%
Emission Reduction Target
Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
  • Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
  • Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
  • Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% gender parity
Gender Parity Target
Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.
35% increase
Women Leadership Growth
Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.
  • Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
  • Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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