Preconstruction Manager

Job Details

The successful Preconstruction Manager works closely with the Project Manager and owner during the design phase of design-build, design-assist, and integrated projects and coordinates other preconstruction resources as required for the delivery of a successful project. This position is the key interface between the preconstruction group and the operations group on such projects and is responsible for designing and developing value-added technical pricing and design solutions from concept through completion of detailed drawings.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain contact with GC and A/E contacts to facilitate successful preconstruction process
• Responsible for the preparation of preliminary, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates and studies during preconstruction
• Responsible for the accuracy of all estimates
• Continuously monitors cost trends to detect over-runs and potential problem areas during preconstruction phases
• Participates in design decisions, evaluations, studies, value engineering, value analysis, scheduling, and constructability reviews etc.
• Assure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete and reflect the actual requirements of the project
• Maintain current estimating records, studies, unit prices, etc.
• Evaluate and analyze subcontractor proposals in preparation of subcontracts
• Participate in the preparation of construction schedule for estimating purposes
• Responsible for discussing staffing requirements with operations in preparation of building a project team
• Actively participates in the focus of continuous improvement of the business
• Identify new work opportunities and inform Sales and Marketing of potential projects with current clients
• Support Business Development in proposal presentations, interviews etc., and supports Sales/Marketing in building General Contractor and Architect/Engineer relationships
• Carefully coordinate with marketing on the assembly of preconstruction materials for presentation purposes

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5-10 years of estimating experience related to commercial and/or industrial projects
• Must have experience with large commercial and industrial projects (concept to close-out)
• Strong computer software skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Particularly Excel)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong employment stability
• Knowledge of Accubid
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit