
Senior Preconstruction Manager
Clune Construction
The Role
Overview
Leads preconstruction phase, estimates costs, manages teams, and ensures project success.
Key Responsibilities
- client relations
- bid management
- cost estimating
- project management
- team leadership
- stakeholder communication
Tasks
-Develop and maintain strong client and business relationships. -Act as a collaborative advocate and communicator for project and customer success. -Lead the bidding and trade partner management process. -Create detailed conceptual cost estimates and studies from schematic-level documentation. -Lead and mentor preconstruction teams effectively. -Provide innovative solutions to project challenges. -Lead all aspects of the project from initial estimate to subcontractor finalization.
Requirements
- cmic
- on-screen takeoff
- microsoft project
- bachelor degree
- 10+ years
- problem solving
What You Bring
-Leverage experience to guide project teams through permitting and site mobilization. -Extensive knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles. -Advanced project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. -Effective team collaboration with internal and external partners. -Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, take-off software (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff), project management software (e.g., CMiC), and scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project). -Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering is preferred, but strong work experience will be considered -Familiarity with a variety of building construction types. -Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required. Must have the ability to relate and interact with higher-end clientele. -Knowledge of regional market trends, competition, and industry standards. -Thorough understanding of drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction methods. -Excellent listening and communication skills. -10+ years of construction project management experience, with 7 years of experience specifically in commercial construction -Experience in preparing detailed conceptual estimates and studies. -Creative, innovative, and adaptive problem-solving abilities.
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Benefits
-Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company -Pet Insurance -Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability -401k Retirement Plan with Company Match -Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education -Employee Stock Ownership Plan -Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans -Fitness Program -Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans -Employee Assistance Program
The Company
About Clune Construction
-A national general contractor that evolved from a regional builder after acquiring LaSalle Construction in 1997. -With offices in major U.S. cities, working on commercial, data center, retail, and airport projects. -Typical projects include ground-up retail rollouts, healthcare facilities, airport lounges (like O'Hare's Polaris Lounge), and mission-critical data centers. -Milestones include the first healthcare project in 2001, regional expansions up to 2023, and innovations in virtual construction and BIM.
Sector Specialisms
Retail
Healthcare
Mission Critical
Corporate Interiors
Base Building Renovations
Professional Service Firms
Restaurants
Hotels
Financial Services
Electrical Construction
Mechanical Construction
