Preconstruction Manager

About the role

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years, we have been a true partner, an honest advisor, as well as a responsible contractor for our clients. We believe the success of any project depends upon a strong builder client relationship, and a commitment to establishing common goals and objectives from the project start. Alston Construction offers a diverse background of general contracting, construction management and design-build experience of industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, retail and government projects. We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough, accurate and competitive cost estimates through all phases of design, from concept to construction and permit documents.
• Identify value-engineered alternatives relating to construction methods, materials, schedule, and design.
• Determine proposal specifications and the scope of work by reviewing drawings, attending and/or managing bid and preconstruction meetings, etc.
• Analyze and document cost analysis from historical projects, purchase orders, contracts, and cost reports for future use in incorporating into estimates.
• Develop scopes of work for sub-trades prior to and during bid solicitation.
• Perform takeoffs of multiple trades to minimize Alston Construction’s cost risks.
• Negotiate price with clients and with qualified subcontractors.
• Prepare bid packages and provide leadership and coordination on bid solicitation and RFP’s.
• Prepare preliminary project schedules during the preconstruction phase and assist the Superintendent with the contracted schedule prior to construction.
• Maintain detailed records of working documents as a back-up for estimates figures, including assumptions made for conceptual designs.
• Update and maintain subcontractor and design consultant database.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with prospective and current clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Conduct or participate in presentations to clients.
• Manage design team through the development of permit documents.
• Make recommendations for ways to improve business operations (including processes, procedures and best operating practices), looking for ways to increase client satisfaction, improve efficiency and improve profitability.
• Participate in applicable corporate meetings and forums.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience successfully estimating (conceptual and hard bid) construction projects for a general contractor.
• Design-build experience on relevant project types.
• Experience in value-engineering.
• Valid State-issued driver’s license and vehicle insurance which meets Alston Construction liability coverage requirements and satisfactory driving record.
• OSHA 10-hour Certification.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to estimate costs associated with technical tasks and thorough knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control systems and accounts.
• Thorough understanding of multiple project delivery types, including Design-Build, CM at Risk, CM not at Risk, General Contractor (hard bid and negotiated), etc.
• Thorough understanding of multiple contract delivery methods, including lump sum, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), cost-plus, etc.
• Strong industry contact relationships and the ability to identify and secure profitable new business.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to maximize profitability and successfully balance the needs and expectations of the client while maintaining the Firm’s standards and reputation and mitigating risks.
• Ability to exercise initiative and to work well with discretion and sound independent judgment with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment.
• Thorough understanding of job task sequencing/critical timeline scheduling.
• Understanding of all local, state, federal and company safety and environmental regulations, codes, and requirements related to the construction industry; ability to impart knowledge to others.
• Good knowledge of all sub trades and their relationship and impact on each other.
• Creative problem-solver; willing to try several approaches when initial solution fails.
• Excellent skills in organization, time management, planning, and prioritization.
• Proactive and readily adaptable to changing conditions or demands and ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Professional demeanor and effective interpersonal skills; ability to successfully interface with and to maintain good working relationships with clients, co-workers, managers, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Able to handle stress and stressful situations.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in computers, Phoenix, Word, Excel and Outlook, CMiC, Estimating Takeoff Software (eg. On Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, etc.), and Cost Estimating Software (e.g. DESTINI Estimator).

Benefits

This position offers a top tier benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible hours and willingness to work evenings and weekends.