Preconstruction Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Minneapolis)

About the role

The Pre-Construction Manager will collaborate with and motivate a team of designers, project managers, estimators, and subcontractors in the day-to-day management of proposal development and pre-construction activities for various project types.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and motivate a team of designers, project managers, estimators, and subcontractors in the day-to-day management of proposal development and pre-construction activities for Design-Build (DB), Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), Construction, Self-Perform, and Program Management projects.
• Support the team as part of the pre-sell and positioning, as well as oversee the development of the project proposal from inception to completion.
• Support the team in adhering to and administering company’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promoting and managing the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Coordinate and implement preconstruction strategy with EPC PM, Precon Section Managers, Precon & Estimating Department Managers, Estimating Director, Construction Directors, Department Managers, and Global Practice Managers to support Precon execution-plans and project success/execution on small to medium sized projects.
• Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of preconstruction and estimating members and support staff.
• Develop and maintain leads, review lead sources, and help guide the identification of pursuit targets.
• Lead and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period.
• Coordinate and ensure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate. Produce progress estimates at design milestones, evaluate material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, and build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Lead the process of communicating and providing clear scopes of work to all subs/vendors and other trade partners, including pre-qualification of potential bidders.
• Act as document reviewer and adviser for constructability and value analysis.
• Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage the preconstruction department budgets.
• Organize and lead the transitional process between the project execution team and the preconstruction team and coordinate follow-up meetings.
• Support internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as required.
• Support project execution team during procurement.
• Lead and oversee the downstream request for proposal (RFP) and bid process and prepare detailed scope of work documents for supplier and subcontractor contracts, including recruiting, prequalifying, evaluating, recommending, and selecting subcontractors and suppliers.
• Train new project team members on these processes.
• Lead development and maintenance of estimating database.
• Work with design teams to develop efficient use of BIM tools for estimating support and early cost model development.
• Present reports to internal and external executive management as required.
• Develop, plan, and implement processes and assess that project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding are in place per the project requirements.
• Develop the WBS for project cost control, cost reporting, and scheduling in conjunction with the project controls team as required.
• Understand project permit requirements and regulations.
• Lead and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
• Lead and coordinate directly with engineering to establish the development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations for department staff.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.
• Interpret the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.
• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 7 years direct program/project management experience required.
• Strong understanding of all construction disciplines.
• Excellent communications skills and supervisory skills of field construction personnel.
• Must be able to meet company's driving requirements.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

Skills

• Strong understanding of all construction disciplines.
• Excellent communications skills and supervisory skills of field construction personnel.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.

Pay

$150,000.00-220,000.00 Yearly

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 100 % of the Time