Preconstruction Manager

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 85 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 11 offices nationwide.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day
• Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more

Responsibilities

• RFP / Proposal Process
  • Leads the team in developing the strategy during the RFP / Proposal process
  • Outlines key aspects of the preconstruction strategy for inclusion in the project proposal including project schedules and logistics by making site visits and completing the GC study
• Projects in Preconstruction
  • Participates in the Preconstruction/Owner meetings and continue to drive the preconstruction process (engagement will vary pending project size and challenges)
  • Reviews the project goals, key deliverables, and provides oversight throughout the preconstruction process to construction with the project team
  • Proactively schedules meetings with the proposed team as required to provide preconstruction best practices
• Review of Project Documents
  • Develops a detailed review of the project documents that address all aspects of the project including means and methods, alternative materials, constructability review and building envelope reviews
• Project Schedule
  • Develops project schedules identifying critical project milestones, early release packages, long lead items, design development dates, budget development dates and critical Owner related items
  • Through means and methods and scheduling best practices, helps to develop schedules that exceed client goals and allow for more competitive budgets / bids / etc.
  • Organize project scheduling work in a manner that is the most cost effective and profitable i.e. take advantage of staging / cranes / etc. to drive value and efficiency
• Project Team Engagement
  • Engages key project team members during the preconstruction process, ensuring the opportunity for input
  • Ensures that project team feedback is incorporated into the Preconstruction deliverables and keeps project team members updated on the status of current assignments
• Preconstruction Process, Systems and Reporting
  • Assists in development of best practices for the Region
  • Implement and maintain standards for all Preconstruction processes and systems
  • Identifies and reports on logistical constraints, constructability review of the drawings, and areas of opportunity for both schedule and quality
  • Use these reports to measure and communicate status of preconstruction best practice adherence with the leadership team
• Construction Practices
  • Develop, implement and maintain standards for all activities, consistent with Shawmut standards
  • Provide oversight, review, and approve schedules in conjunction with Field Operations in order to ensure that all projects are set up properly
  • Conduct a review of the “deal” i.e. review of General Conditions, project requirement studies, etc.
  • Collaborate with Permit Coordinator to ensure that job specific requirements and values are incorporated into the project plan
  • Create a feedback loop on active projects to ensure that commitments made in preconstruction are followed through during construction
  • Work with the project team as recovery may be needed
• Client Acquisition and Development
  • Attend and drive preconstruction strategies in client interviews
  • Prepare and participate fully in client meetings and presentations
  • Participate in the deal reviews – ensure appropriate schedule, logistics, etc.
  • In conjunction with the Region’s management team, establish critical client satisfaction measures, monitor results and drive needed corrective action

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of preconstruction, construction and scheduling experience
• Proven ability to manage the entire project management construction cycle profitably and with strong client outcomes
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction or related field and/or 5 – 10 years of experience in construction industry
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, Procore Management

Pay

New York Base Salary Range: $130,000 – $185,000. The range stated is specific to New York Placement. The range listed depends on many factors, including, but not limited to, years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles), and internal company equity.