Preconstruction Manager - Healthcare

About the role

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

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 with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors as a collaborative and passionate advocate for customers.
• 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 conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility-level documentation.
• Develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout the project's evolution.
• 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.
• Recommend subcontractor awards to customers/owners and negotiate and finalize subcontracts with trade partners.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of cost/budget information to customers/owners.
• Engage and develop business with new and existing customers.
• Lead and facilitate value engineering sessions with the project team and design team.
• Participate and often lead RFP responses and the formal presentation for a project.
• Review construction contracts and identify key insurance and damages clauses.
• Manage and motivate 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.
• Creative and innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis.
• Able to identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues.
• Effective participation in team environments, both externally and internally.
• 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.