Preconstruction Manager

About the role

The Preconstruction Manager for CBI Construction (CBI) helps establish construction budgets, estimate construction assemblies, source potential trade partners, maintain CBI’s trade partner database, and administer CBI’s preconstruction and buyout process. The role reports directly to CBI’s Director of Preconstruction and works closely with CBI’s Procurement team as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Preconstruction to develop project conceptual budgets incorporating site-specific information, market trends, and risk factors
• Collaborate with CBI’s Project Management team, ownership representatives, and project design teams on product design, efficiency, historical design flaws, and value engineering opportunities to build current product offerings more efficiently and design more affordable product types for future development
• Work with the Director of Preconstruction to create and maintain Preconstruction Schedules for projects in their early stages
• Source trade partners, maintain CBI’s trade partner database, and build trade partner bench strength for current and future projects
• Thoroughly review plans and specifications to determine project requirements and scopes while also providing takeoffs as needed
• Interact with the project’s Civil Engineer and Architect of Record to ensure project construction drawings and specifications are properly vetted and coordinated for accurate estimating and construction
• Serve as CBI’s primary administrator and point of contact during the Preconstruction RFI process
• Collaborate with CBI’s Project Management team to establish and direct the scope and pricing strategy for all proposed work and ensure the completeness and accuracy of all proposals
• Ensure the intent/scope of the original project construction estimate is maintained throughout the buyout process
• Negotiate trade partner labor, equipment, materials, and General Conditions for multiple projects
• Review original project construction budget against actual costs in the Project Manager's budget trackers to understand budget variances and account for changes on future projects
• Analyze trade partner and production issues during construction as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field
• Minimum of 5 years' professional experience with extensive knowledge of all aspects of construction management from pre-construction through project close-out, including design and technical expertise
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and perform detailed takeoffs on architectural and consultant drawings
• Comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible
• Ability to interact professionally in various business and social settings with all types of people
• Solid business acumen, particularly relating to the design and value engineering process
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, and/or other pertinent industry software platforms such as BlueBeam, OnScreen TakeOff, and ProCore
• Capable of travel to meet with potential and current trade partners, jobsite meetings, etc.
• Able to work a schedule that may include hours other than 8-5 Monday through Friday, depending on business needs and client deadlines
• Ability to streamline and improve estimating, budgeting, and cost-tracking processes
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities
• Strong sense of urgency
• Ability to listen and follow directives from superiors
• Constant pursuit of self-improvement and professional growth