Manager, Preconstruction

About the role

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an effective preconstruction program to produce conceptual and preliminary budgets and schedules
• Establish and maintain a list of prequalified vendors and subcontractors
• Develop and maintain master bid documents and scopes of work
• Participate in procurement of major project scopes of work and equipment
• Develop and maintain master project estimate data base
• Maintain master project cost data base
• Develop and maintain a master list of prequalified vendors and subcontractors
• Develop and maintain master bid documents and scopes of work
• Develop project schedule templates
• Participate in developing initial project estimates (including conceptual estimates) and schedules in consultation with the responsible Partner or Director
• Develop a preliminary project schedule
• Participate in developing and/or reviewing project bid lists
• Participate in developing and/or reviewing subcontractor scopes of work
• Participate in and/or reviewing project managers' analysis of contract documents and proposed subcontractor selections
• Participate in and/or reviewing project managers' major material purchase recommendations
• Update project estimate based on review of 30/60/90 percent drawings
• Review and establish with the project manager critical dates prior to proceeding with detailed scheduling
• Advise project manager of procurement activities
• Participate in post-project review with key project personnel
• Conduct annual performance evaluations of direct reports
• Provide periodic reports on workload and department accomplishments
• Participate in the development and maintenance of an updated company operations manual

Requirements

• 10 years of General Contractor related construction and preconstruction experience, at least 5 years of which were directly involved with construction projects
• Experience with manufacturing or industrial sector construction (food, beverage, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or related industries preferred)
• Experience negotiating contracts and putting bids together for final presentation
• An understanding of prime contracts requirements including schedules, scopes, budgets, and performance expectations
• Construction estimating and procurement experience
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Timberline, AutoCAD, or Revit software systems
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task on simultaneous projects
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, or a related technical degree (preferred)
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification (preferred)

Qualifications

• Exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader
• Professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of construction industry standards and practices

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible work schedule
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee recognition and rewards

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours