Preconstruction Manager - Mission Critical

About the role

The Preconstruction Manager plays a critical leadership role in overseeing and managing Mission Critical projects, with a specific focus on data centers. This position requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in preconstruction processes, preferably as a Senior Estimator, Chief Estimator, or Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the estimating process.
• Sets the project up for overall success.
• Proves value analysis solutions (systems options), including cost/schedule impacts.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with the owner, designer, and subcontractors.
• Develops and maintains pre-construction schedule.
• Ensures a smooth transition from pre-construction to construction.
• Serves as the liaison between estimators and owners.
• Develops strong and long-lasting relationships with clients by understanding what is important to them.
• Marksets the company to the owner and architectural team; engages the Business Development Department in pursuing future opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field) preferred.
• Able to provide coaching with team members day to day.
• Able to focus on preconstruction processes and procedures.
• Able to understand and influence design and the design schedule.
• Able to present to large and small groups, in-person and virtually.
• Great at building and maintaining relationships with clients and team members.
• Able to communicate at a high level.
• Good time management skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of Construction Cost and is aware of current market conditions.
• Excellent computer skills, especially with Estimating software.
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices.
• Understands all aspects of contracts, purchase orders, insurance, bonding and contractual risks.

Skills

• Able to provide coaching with team members day to day.
• Able to focus on preconstruction processes and procedures.
• Able to understand and influence design and the design schedule.
• Able to present to large and small groups, in-person and virtually.
• Great at building and maintaining relationships with clients and team members.
• Able to communicate at a high level.
• Good time management skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of Construction Cost and is aware of current market conditions.
• Excellent computer skills, especially with Estimating software.
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices.
• Understands all aspects of contracts, purchase orders, insurance, bonding and contractual risks.

Benefits

• Free Medical & Dental Insurance premiums.
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution.
• 401k with Match.
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability.
• Life Insurance.
• Supplemental Benefits.
• PTO & Paid Holidays.
• Vehicle Allowance.

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction.