Preconstruction Manager

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Cook up and oversee the work of subordinates in the preconstruction team and support staff.
• Prepare and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period.
• Affirm that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate.
• Generate progress estimates at design milestones, assess material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Affirm that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project.
• Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate.
• Affirm that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management.
• Create variance reports to allow for clear identification of changes to the estimate.
• Plan and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team.
• Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team.
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients.
• Assist in the preparation of studies, materials, methods, recommendations and cost estimates as required.
• Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned, negotiated projects and/or hard bid jobs.
• Know and use cost control system.

Minimum Skills Or Experience Requirements

• An engineering, construction management, or architectural degree, or equivalent experience.
• Field construction experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills).
• Leadership ability.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency.
• Drafting and computer skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
• A thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development).