Preconstruction Manager

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Clients, Architects and Engineers contacts to facilitate successful project procurement and execution
• Maintain regular contact with the Client(s) to ensure their satisfaction with project progress and results
• Cultivate new and existing Client relationships with the goal of developing business
• Participate in RGC/Client functions
• Aid in the preparation of presentations to secure new work for RGCA
• Aid the executive team in recruiting talented men and women to join RGC, with a focus on helping RGC get better and bigger
• Adhere to and participate in the improvement of RGC Best Practices, particularly its Preconstruction Best Practices
• Gather final estimate and summary/schedule of values and present to Owner
• Assist in the preparation of presentations to secure new work for RGCA
• Prepare estimates (schematic, conceptual, design development, construction) and assemble the estimate including general conditions, special conditions, insurance and bonds
• Analyze and prepare cost models during the design development and bidding period
• Develop subcontractor/material supplier bid lists
• Prepare invitations to bid, including all project phasing, alternate pricing, and break out pricing requirements per the project specifications
• Utilize estimating software tools, including, eTakeOff, Timberline, Building Connected, On- Screen Takeoff, Blue Beam
• Lead and/or participate in implementing new processes, tools, software, etc. to enhance the preconstruction process
• Prepare bid packages, obtain bids from subcontractors and vendors and analyze
• Provide unit pricing for labor, materials, subcontractors and prices for self-perform items
• Identify and establish labor burden, builder’s risk, and tax rates for projects
• Lead and/or participate in developing hard bid estimates and managing the hard bid process
• Actively participate in the project transition/handoff meetings with RGC Project Management Team for successful estimates
• Conduct preconstruction schedule meetings with the Field Operations, Project Management and Procurement Teams to create an overall project schedule
• Provide leadership and mentoring to members of the Procurement Team and Operations Team during the procurement process
• Participate in developing marketing strategies and solutions related to the Procurement Department

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related
• 5-10 years of experience within a pre-construction/estimating environment working at a commercial general contractor
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, team and collaboration skills
• See connections. Great analytical, problem-solving, decision-making and organization skills
• Pays attention to details, prioritizes work and manages time well
• Highly organized
• Proficiency in Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Experience with preconstruction software’s
• Valid Driver’s License

Physical Demands

• Able to deal with the physical activities associated with an office environment (hear and talk, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands)

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.