Job Description - Pre Construction Manager

Pre-Construction Manager – Commercial Fit Out

Manchester | £65,000–£75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance | Permanent

LGP Consultancy are recruiting an experienced Pre-Construction Manager for an established commercial fit-out contractor, managing projects from tender award through design, procurement and pre-start to handover.

The Role

* Lead the pre-construction process from tender award through to delivery team handover.

* Review drawings, Employer’s Requirements, specifications, scopes and tender documentation.

* Manage RFIs with clients, consultants, architects and subcontractors.

* Coordinate project scope, design development and technical requirements.

* Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

* Lead MEP design development and consultant approvals.

* Coordinate Stage 5 construction drawings and ensure approval before start on site.

* Work with the Project Director to appoint PMs, QSs and Site Managers.

* Manage Building Control throughout the project lifecycle.

* Develop project programmes and procurement schedules.

* Develop procurement strategies aligned with project programmes.

* Oversee subcontractor procurement and placement of compliant orders.

* Ensure subcontractor and supplier orders are placed on time.

* Manage supply chain design and procurement coordination. Manage miscellaneous material and product procurement.

* Coordinate joinery drawings, RFIs, materials and procurement through to workshop handover.

* Organise client, consultant and shopping centre pre-start meetings. Ensure permits and approvals are in place before start on site.

* Organise subcontractor pre-start meetings and delivery team handovers.

* Establish weekly subcontractor/site coordination meetings.

* Work alongside the estimating team on programmes and procurement schedules.

* Develop logistics plans and project methodologies.

* Attend tender interviews and client presentations.

* Ensure compliance with regulatory, H&S and quality requirements.

* Coordinate Health & Safety Files, O&M information and certification/ Ensure all project documentation is completed ahead of Practical Completion.

About You

* Proven experience as a Pre-Construction Manager, Pre-Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager. Strong commercial fit-out or Design & Build background.

* Experience delivering retail, commercial, leisure or high-quality fit-out projects.

* Strong technical and design coordination knowledge.

* Experience managing MEP design and approvals. Strong procurement and subcontractor management experience.

* Excellent programme, risk and stakeholder management skills.

* Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability. Excellent communication and organisational skills.

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If you are an experienced Pre-Construction Manager with a strong commercial fit-out background and are looking for your next opportunity in Greater Manchester, please apply with your CV or contact LGP Consultancy for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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