Preconstruction Manager

The Preconstruction Manager is primarily responsible for the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the preconstruction phase of the projects to meet the cost objectives concerning contracting, scheduling, estimating, and bidding. He/she shall coordinate with the Director of Preconstruction on team assignments. A Preconstruction Manager can manage small and medium-sized projects or multiple disciplines on a large, complex project.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

1. Prepare detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction).


2. Assemble the estimate, including general conditions, special conditions, insurance, and bonds.


3. Prepare and analyze cost models during all phases of the design and/or bidding period.


4. Assure that our estimates are accurate, complete, and reflect the project's requirements. This includes assuring an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractor proposals are received and evaluated.


5. Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate.


6. Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management (i.e., Peer Review, if required, contract bond authorization, contract review, insurance review, etc.)


7. Prepare bid packages, obtain bids from subcontractors and material vendors, and analyze bids from subcontractors and material vendors.


8. Assure that an adequate and proper number of documents are available to estimate the project.


9. Assist the Director of Preconstruction in maintaining subcontractor evaluations utilizing the Prequalification form provided by the Accounting and Finance Department.


10. Coordinate the assembly of the preconstruction material (e.g., Design Development estimates, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) booklets, etc.) for presentation purposes to the owner.
    


11. Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of subordinate preconstruction members and support staff.


12. Coordinate and ensure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate.


13. Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage the preconstruction department budgets.


14. Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations and preconstruction teams, and coordinate the follow-up meetings.


15. Visit ongoing projects to verify the estimate's status versus the project's status, meet with the project operations team, and view work in place for experience and comparison to the estimate.


16. Proactively identify and solve problems to minimize risk.


17. Stay current on changes and trends in construction methods and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes, escalation, and geopolitical factors (ie, tariffs).


18. Identify and qualify new material suppliers and subcontractors and place them into the subcontractor database.


19. Initiate and maintain liaison with client and A/E contacts to facilitate the successful preconstruction process. This includes attending client-initiated meetings and ceremonial events.


20. Identify new work opportunities and inform Sales and Marketing of potential projects with current clients.


21. Familiarity with all policies and processes related to this position.


22. Actively participates in internal team(s) that focus on continuous business improvement.


23. Take an active role in developing and mentoring subordinates towards a successful career with the company.

GENERAL BACKGROUND AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Preferred 4-year degree in an accredited construction-related curriculum (BSCE, BSCM, BSAE, etc.) or experience equivalent to a 4-year degree—two to three years experience as an Assistant Preconstruction Manager and five to nine years construction-related expertise.


• Competency in the skills of preconstruction management.


• Demonstrated competency in the areas: estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, financial reporting, client relationship, interpersonal skills, computer skills, ability to communicate, both written and oral, leadership, and organizational skills.


• Demonstrated success in managing or potential to manage the preconstruction process for projects.


• Competent in PC-based scheduling and spreadsheet applications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Standard Office Environment


• Travel Required