Steel Preconstruction Manager

Steel Preconstruction Manager: Job Description Role details Job title Steel Preconstruction Manager Division EZARC Corporate Department Preconstruction Reports to Vice President Direct reports None at this time Location Utah, with up to 10% travel FLSA status Exempt, salaried Employment type Full-time Pay range To be confirmed Position summary The Steel Preconstruction Manager works with Sales and Estimating to pursue and win projects. Once a project is awarded, this role leads the planning that turns a contract into a buildable steel package. The Preconstruction Manager manages the design teams, leads early BIM and VDC coordination, and brings each project to the point where it is ready to release to the shops. Why this role matters. Most cost and schedule problems in steel are created before the first piece is cut. Missed scope, late design answers, and unclear connections show up later as shop rework, field fixes, and change orders. This role catches those problems early. It gives the construction team one clear, complete plan instead of a set of loose ends. Reporting structure and decision rights Reports to: Vice PresidentWorks closely with: Sales, Estimating, BIM/VDC, Detailing, Engineering, Project Managers, Fabrication leadership, Field Operations, the outside design team, customer design teams, and trade partners, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbingDoes not manage: the BIM/VDC or Estimating teams. This role works closely with but does not oversee their work. Estimating owns the estimate. BIM/VDC owns the models. Owns The preconstruction plan for each awarded projectCoordination of the outside design team: structural engineers, erection engineers, shipping engineers, and steel detailers, plus the engineer of recordThe scope, risk, and constructability review before release to the shopsThe handoff package to the construction team Escalates the same day Scope gaps or conflicts between the estimate and the contract documentsDesign delays that put the shop or field schedule at riskChanges that affect cost, schedule, or contract termsAny safety or erection concern found during planning Job responsibilities Support work and estimating Partner with Sales and Estimating on pursuits, without taking over the estimateReview bid documents and identify scope, risk, and constructability issuesProvide fabrication and erection input and value engineering options to EstimatingTrack steel market conditions, mill lead times, and price trends that affect bidsHelp define scope, inclusions, exclusions, and assumptions in proposalsSupport customer presentations, interviews, and pre-bid meetingsBuild relationships with general contractors, owners, and design teams Lead preconstruction after award Review the contract, plans, and specifications against the estimate and flag gapsBuild the preconstruction plan: design path, detailing schedule, material strategy, and fabrication and erection approachManage the outside design team: structural engineers, erection engineers, shipping engineers, and steel detailersCoordinate delegated connection design and design questions with the engineer of recordLead the RFI and submittal process during design and detailingIdentify long-lead materials and coordinate early procurement Plan cost, schedule, and risk Build the preconstruction schedule with design, detailing, approval, procurement, and fabrication milestonesTrack design changes and their cost and schedule impact during preconstructionKeep a project risk register and review it with the project teamPrequalify and coordinate outside partners, including design firms, steel detailers, erectors, and coating vendorsSupport budget reviews and buyout planning with Estimating and Project ManagementBring safety and quality planning in early, including erection safety Lead BIM and VDC coordination Work with the BIM/VDC team to set model requirements at project start, without performing the modelingLead model coordination and clash resolution with the customer and trade partners, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbingUse the model to plan sequencing, piece marks, and shipping Plan for the shop and the field Review constructability with Fabrication and Field Operations before releasePlan erection sequence and logistics with the field team, using input from the erection and shipping engineersCoordinate interfaces with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trade partners, including supports, openings, embeds, and installation sequence, and confirm drawings are approved, complete, and coordinated before release to the shops Hand off to the construction team Deliver a complete preconstruction handoff package to the Project Manager and shopsLead the internal kickoff and walk the team through scope, risks, and open itemsStay available to support the team through early fabricationMonitor details with project team throughout the project to ensure compliance of the plan Improve How We Plan Capture lessons learned from each project and feed them back into estimating and planningHelp build EZARC's standard preconstruction process and toolsPerform other related duties as assigned Qualifications Required 10 or more years of construction experienceConstruction management experience on commercial or industrial projectsStrong understanding of structural steel fabrication and erectionAble to read and interpret structural, architectural, and steel shop and erection drawings and specificationsExperience coordinating design teams, detailers, or engineersStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skillsAble to lead coordination meetings with internal teams and customers Preferred Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil or structural engineering, or a related fieldProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseBackground in steel detailing or structural engineeringPreconstruction or estimating experience with a steel fabricator-erector or general contractorExperience on semiconductors, data center, or large industrial projectsWorking knowledge of the AISC Code of Standard Practice and delegated connection designExperience with Tekla Structures, Tekla PowerFab, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, or Procore Physical requirements Must be able to perform these essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation: Work at a computer for extended periods reviewing drawings, models, and documentsWalk shop floors and active jobsites, including uneven surfaces, stairs, and laddersWear required PPE in the shop and on jobsitesLift up to 50 pounds occasionally Work environment Office-based, with regular time in the fabrication shops and on Utah jobsitesCustomer and design team meetings in person and online Schedule Full-time positionExtended hours may be needed around bid deadlines and project startsTravel up to 10% Performance expectations The Preconstruction Manager is measured on one main result: a complete preconstruction plan, built to the plans and specifications, delivered to the construction team. Measure What good looks like Complete handoff The Project Manager and shops accept the handoff package without major open items. Built to plans and specs Drawings released to the shops match the contract documents. Few revisions after release. Scope caught early Scope gaps and conflicts are found in preconstruction, not in the shop or field. Design teams coordinated Design questions are answered before they hold up detailing or fabrication. Trusted partner Sales, Estimating, BIM/VDC, and the construction team see this role as the place projects get clear. Compensation And Benefits Competitive salary based on experience and qualificationsHealth and retirement benefitsPaid time off and holidaysLong-term advancement opportunities, including a path to lead a preconstruction team as EZARC grows Compliance requirements Applicants Must Successfully Complete Drug and alcohol screeningBackground screeningCustomer-required orientation and training programsAny applicable site access or badging requirements Equal Employment Opportunity EZARC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.