Preconstruction Manager - Data Center / Mission Critical

About the role

Preconstruction Managers at DPR Construction will work primarily on negotiated commercial projects within core markets including healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, life sciences, and corporate office.

Responsibilities

• Handle the project from first estimate all the way through subcontracts being formalized.
• Look beyond given information to ask the right questions and provide a complete project cost evaluation.
• Collaborate and advocate for customers, informing them throughout the project.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex issues related to cost, lead-times, trade partners, and specified products or materials.
• Make reliable cost predictions and be comfortable estimating across all scopes of work.
• Prepare detailed conceptual cost estimates and studies from schematic or feasibility-level documentation.
• Develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies as the design evolves.
• Assemble a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
• Collaborate with the project team to establish necessary specifications and unit costs.
• Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade-specific clarifications, and comprehensive bid packages.
• Solicit bids, communicate with bidders, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and use bid tally sheets.
• Make subcontractor award recommendations and negotiate and finalize subcontracts with trade partners.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of cost/budget information to the customer/owner.
• Engage and develop business with new and existing customers.
• Lead and facilitate value engineering sessions with the project team and design team.
• Participate and lead the preparation and presentation of cost/budget information for RFP responses and project presentations.
• Review and understand construction contracts, identifying key insurance and damages clauses.
• Lead and manage project teams during the preconstruction phase of a project.

Qualifications

• Flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent listening and strong communication skills, with creative and innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis.
• Able to identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, estimating software (WinEst, Timberline or similar), take-off software (On-Screen Takeoff or similar), BIM tools (Revit, Assemble, etc.), project management software (CMiC or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
• 8+ years of experience as a commercial construction estimator, preferably within the healthcare market.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.

Pay

This job is salaried.

Schedule

N/A