Preconstruction Manager

Warfel Construction Company is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to join our Preconstruction team in Winchester, VA.

About the role

Work closely with clients, design consultants, and other project stakeholders to ensure program, design, and preconstruction milestones are completed as part of the selected project delivery method.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Development, Estimating, and Operations on project approach and required deliverables during the preconstruction phase
• Develop and maintain client and consultant relationships
• Coordinate client requests with the project team
• Assemble preconstruction deliverables
• Coordinate and lead the Value Management process
• Develop preconstruction schedules, master project schedules, project phasing, and site logistic plans
• Participate in and lead the estimating process through Preconstruction and Hard Bid projects
• Coordinate and obtain necessary project permits as required
• Coordinate and lead the constructability review process
• Review contracts with clients and participate in contract negotiations
• Participate in transition of project to construction phase
• Collaborate with Operations on procurement strategies and planning
• Participate in proposal preparation and presentations
• Provide competitive and accurate estimates
• Prepare schematic estimates
• Provide guidance and leadership to assigned project team
• Gather and track historical cost data
• Develop and maintain trade partner relationships
• Other duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management with a strong emphasis on management
• Minimum of 5 years of preconstruction management or estimating experience
• Knowledge of building systems and the construction process
• Proven ability to work efficiently as a leader of a team
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office (experience with Destini software is a plus)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position majority of the time
• May need to occasionally move around the inside of the office to access file cabinets, manage copiers, and other business materials
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as iPhone & iPad, copy machine, or printer
• Occasional need to lift or move up to 20 lbs within an office/field environment

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Parental Leave
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability