Senior Preconstruction Manager

About the role

The Senior Preconstruction Manager plays a crucial role in the preconstruction phase of projects ranging from healthcare to aviation, multifamily residential, and municipal markets. This position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in estimating, pre-construction, and new construction, with a strong background in field, supervisory, and ground-up construction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead preconstruction under the direction of designated Market Lead and Preconstruction Executive.
• Conduct preconstruction kickoff meetings with both the client and internal estimating team to review preconstruction strategy and vision.
• Review and deliver matrix-based initial conceptual estimates as needed.
• Assist the designated Market Lead in developing project profitability strategies and visions.
• Organize and lead transition meetings between the market project team and the pre-construction team, coordinating follow-up meetings as necessary.
• Accountable for complete estimates at various stages, reviewing trade prices, add-ons, estimate qualifications, scope inclusions, and exclusions for accuracy and completeness.
• Create general conditions estimates for review by the designated Market Lead before submission to the client.
• Take an active role in maximizing participation of self-performed trades in each project.
• Solicit and analyze bids and recommend for award any early award or long lead trades on assigned projects.
• Provide estimating support when necessary for trades or scope areas as directed.
• Analyze permitting requirements with the designated Market Lead to facilitate and coordinate submissions.
• Interface with the project design team to provide cost, schedule, and logistics feedback on suggested alternatives.
• Monitor staff time budgets during the pre-construction phase of the project.
• Prepare or oversee preparation of pre-construction schedules with buy-in from internal departments.
• Interface with the design, ownership, and estimating teams for scheduling of key deliverables.
• Provide management of the design team as required.
• Assemble constructability reviews for each project, identifying best construction practices that emphasize high quality, cost efficiency, and risk reduction.
• Attend preconstruction OAC meetings with the design team and client as the primary Leopardo representative, along with support from the market lead, project executive, and preconstruction team.
• Communicate, engage, and interact with market leadership, preconstruction, and estimating.
• Provide guidance and training assistance to preconstruction team members during preconstruction assignments on projects.
• Aid in the implementation of short and long-term strategic objectives of the company, market, and within the preconstruction department, including department strategic planning, recruiting, and career development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, construction/building science, engineering, business management, or architecture and design, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with current estimating & scheduling software (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Bluebeam, Onscreen Takeoff).
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in estimating, pre-construction, and new construction, with field, supervisory, and ground-up construction experience.
• Broad knowledge of operations, project management, and field supervision.
• Mastery of conceptual estimating and budgeting, estimating software, negotiated and competitive processes, scheduling, and value engineering.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of construction processes and materials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.

Skills

• Conceptual estimating and budgeting.
• Estimating software proficiency.
• Project management skills.
• Value engineering and cost-saving techniques.
• Constructability review and best practices.
• Client and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance.
• Vision Program.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with matching plan.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays and volunteer days.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, and 529 College Savings Plan.

Pay

Target base salary range: $135,000 - $150,000. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate project needs.