Preconstruction Manager

About the role

This position is based out of our Fenton, MO office or fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Manage all preconstruction activities on large volume commercial construction projects, including developing preliminary budgets, value engineering, preconstruction schedules, procurement plans, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take-off, and oversight of the estimating process.
• Manage bid package scopes, the subcontractor/supplier bidding process, evaluation of bids, problem resolution, final reviews of estimates, presentation of detailed estimates of the work, job communication and client satisfaction activities.
• Direct and supervise activities of each project for quality and accuracy of work, including performing estimates, assisting with established goals, and communicating expected standards of performance and quality for others.
• Determine which projects to pursue, based upon probability and opportunity for future growth.
• Assign responsibilities for estimating teams on each project.
• Develop and maintain Accubid software through database evolution and updates.
• Work with the project team and others to determine general expenses, labor rates, scope and other elements associated with the project.
• Prepare budgets, estimates, and bid proposals, real-time cost analysis and recommendations to meet or exceed the project's overall budget, schedule, and customer expectations.
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client pricing and intellectual property information.
• Create opportunities to build long-term relationships with general contractors, owners and engineers through networking and marketing.
• Communicate how the Company can bring a value-added approach to their project(s).
• Build effective relationships with customers, contractors, specialty contractors, and suppliers that reflect and support the Company’s core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Provide regular and high-quality hiring, communications, mentoring, coaching, problem-solving and training to staff and other co-workers at all levels as needed.
• Advises and coaches employees and provides performance feedback regularly.
• Create and manage annual budget and financials.
• Stay informed of new and changing Company procedures, policies, materials, technologies, techniques, and practices.
• Establish, train, and maintain policies and processes.
• Consistently make decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in engineering, construction management, building construction or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of electrical construction experience in estimating, common code requirements, and design/build estimating and preconstruction with a concentration in large commercial construction projects.
• Preferably 1-2 years of hands-on project management experience.
• Thorough understanding of the project life cycle.
• Experience with computerized estimating systems and software.
• Strong conceptual estimating skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the electrical code.
• Working knowledge of building construction, materials, costs, systems, market conditions and trends, trade practices and regional differences.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems.
• Conceptual ability to work with little information and quickly understand the owner/architect requirements.
• Excellent financial, analytical, and mathematical skills.
• Skills to read, interpret and understand contracts, plans, drawings and specifications and financial documents.
• Exceptional listening, presentation, negotiation, conflict management and persuasion skills.
• Solid business development and client communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships at all levels and with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and other community leaders.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive knowledge of the electrical code.
• Must have thorough understanding of the project life cycle.
• Must have working knowledge of building construction, materials, costs, systems, market conditions and trends, trade practices and regional differences.
• Must have strong technical understanding of electrical systems.
• Must have conceptual ability to work with little information and quickly understand the owner/architect requirements.
• Must have excellent financial, analytical, and mathematical skills.
• Must have skills to read, interpret and understand contracts, plans, drawings and specifications and financial documents.
• Must have exceptional listening, presentation, negotiation, conflict management and persuasion skills.
• Must have solid business development and client communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships at all levels and with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and other community leaders.

Skills

• Strong conceptual estimating skills.
• Excellent financial, analytical, and mathematical skills.
• Exceptional listening, presentation, negotiation, conflict management and persuasion skills.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems.
• Conceptual ability to work with little information and quickly understand the owner/architect requirements.
• Working knowledge of building construction, materials, costs, systems, market conditions and trends, trade practices and regional differences.
• Thorough understanding of the project life cycle.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems.
• Conceptual ability to work with little information and quickly understand the owner/architect requirements.
• Excellent financial, analytical, and mathematical skills.
• Skills to read, interpret and understand contracts, plans, drawings and specifications and financial documents.
• Exceptional listening, presentation, negotiation, conflict management and persuasion skills.
• Solid business development and client communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships at all levels and with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and other community leaders.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team.