Preconstruction Leader

Overview

Lead preconstruction activities, estimating, bidding and team coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• bid management
• schedule coordination
• cost modeling
• supplier qualification
• site visits

Tasks

-Visit on-going projects to verify status of estimate versus project status, meet with the project operations team, view work in place for experience and comparison to the estimate -Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes and working rules -Create subcontractor/material supplier bid lists -Coordinate and assure that a detailed preconstruction and preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate -Coordinate the assembly of the preconstruction material for presentation purposes to the Owner -Maintain a detailed knowledge of all key Owner and Contractor contract terms & conditions -Regularly participate in presentations to secure new work -Coordinate and lead a team of preconstruction associates on larger projects -Identify and qualify new material suppliers and subcontractors and place into subcontractor database -Participate with the Director of Preconstruction (and lead when directed to) in the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate -Lead in the solicitation process to ensure proper bid coverage. Prepare bid packages, obtain bids from subcontractors and material vendors, and analyze bids from subcontractors and material vendors -Organize and lead the transfer meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team and coordinate the follow-up meetings -Prepare detailed estimates including general conditions (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction). Lead Value Engineering process to align project scope to Clients' budgets -Prepare and analyze cost models during Design Development

Requirements

• timberline
• bim
• osha 30
• bachelor's
• 5‑10 years
• communication

What You Bring

-Effectively communicates with both written and verbal skill and carries themselves professionally in all meetings and interactions -Have a working knowledge of material unit costs, systems square foot costs and total building square foot costs -Has demonstrated the ability to interact with Owners, Design Professionals, and company associates and other parties with positive results -Understands the bid/GMP process as it relates to a project’s financial success -Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software (Word & Excel), Timberline Estimating software, On-Screen Take-Off software and an understanding of Building Information Modeling software -OSHA 30-hour certification preferred -5-10 years of experience in a Preconstruction position successfully completing Design Build or Construction Management at Risk projects -Bachelor’s degree in a construction or architecture related degree -Be familiar with all Policies and Processes as it relates to this position

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About Rudolph Libbe Group

-The company specializes in industrial, commercial, and institutional construction projects, providing a range of services from pre-construction to project completion. -Notable projects include large-scale manufacturing facilities, high-profile commercial buildings, and complex institutional structures. -The company is known for its commitment to safety, delivering projects on time and within budget, and fostering long-term client relationships. -With a robust financial foundation, the company has weathered market shifts, emerging as a trusted partner for businesses across multiple sectors. -Their work spans diverse industries, from advanced manufacturing to healthcare, where they address unique challenges with customized construction solutions.

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