Preconstruction Manager

About the role

The Preconstruction Manager leads and oversees the planning, budgeting, and coordination of construction projects during the preconstruction phase. In this role, you will collaborate closely with clients, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders to develop accurate estimates, manage bid processes, and create comprehensive project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all pre-construction deliverables from commencement of project pursuit.
• Reviews project documentation for quality, content, and constructability.
• Ensures potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with management.
• Coordinates constructability resolutions and requests pricing of alternative design concepts.
• Ensures preliminary construction schedules are developed in accordance with estimates.
• Reviews cost models during the pre-construction and bidding period.
• Confirms the scope of work being priced is consistent with the requirements of corporate needs.
• Assists with contract documents.
• Manages and prepares Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Document (CD) pricing for a Guaranteed Maximum Price contract.
• Collaborates with Project Managers during the pre- and post-bid meetings.
• Engages with clients to understand their needs and upholds a positive representation of the company during interactions.
• Generates, collects, and circulates pre-construction RFIs and addendums.
• Examines all project documents to ensure compliance with budget, company/client standards, and constructability.
• Develops a job-specific strategy.
• Prepares project estimates and subcontractor leveling.
• Reviews subcontractor qualifications.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Completes appropriate corporate training as related to the position and/or department.
• Contributes to overall achievement by accomplishing related tasks and demonstrating characteristics that exemplify team building and support.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Construction.
• Preferred multidisciplinary experience in several (but not all) of the following areas: Pre-construction, Estimating, and Operations.
• Estimating and scheduling experience desired.
• Experience using computer-based estimating systems desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Adept at problem-solving in a manner that avoids conflicts between parties.
• Ability to represent the company in a positive manner.
• Ability to coordinate the responsibilities of others in the preparation of estimates and budgets.
• Understanding of client-specific standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field of study.