Preconstruction Manager

Description

The PENTA Building Group is seeking Preconstruction Managers to join their team in Pasadena, CA or Irvine, CA. Seniority level will be considered dependent upon experience.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, reviewing, and presenting potential project pursuits.
• Attending job walks and maintaining familiarity with bid documents and existing conditions for project pursuits.
• Writing narratives for proposals or reviewing and tailoring existing narratives.
• Performing take-offs and internal pricing for complex scopes on a variety of project types.
• Implementing project-specific bid strategies and preparing and reviewing bid documents.
• Cumptently and completely assembling full GMP or Lump Sum project proposals, including breakouts, qualifications, and alternates summaries.
• Presenting organized, accurate, and timely cost information.
• Developing subcontractor invite lists and ensuring subcontractor coverage for all trades included in the project pursuit.
• Adapting preconstruction techniques to Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design/Build (DB), and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).
• Efficiently managing outside design teams, providing qualitative work product feedback and design schedule adherence.
• Having the communication skills and knowledge required to deal with Owners and/or Owner's Representatives in a professional manner.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with subcontractor community and acting as the main point of contact for subcontractor organization leaders.
• Having the ability to lead a preconstruction team through multiple, iterative budgeting estimates—balancing design goals and construction cost limitations to arrive at the best value.
• Assisting in business development in the local market with specific intent to reach new customers and market sectors.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5-7 years of verifiable experience estimating construction jobs and familiarity with the local market.
• OSHPD/HCAI bid knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to pull data together from limited information and work autonomously from project inception to completion.
• Communication skills to speak with clients, in presentations, and sub-contractors.
• The ability to lead and a desire to teach and mentor other employees on the team.

Qualifications

• Flexible self-starter with a strong work ethic stemming from extensive experience in multiple project delivery methods across a wide variety of project types.
• Experience in bidding CA healthcare projects is preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in project management software.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

The PENTA Building Group offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 - $180,000, with seniority consideration. The exact salary will depend on the candidate's experience and qualifications. The company also provides:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Pay

DOE

Schedule

Full-time, in-person based at either of our Pasadena or Irvine offices.