The desire to pursue a career in construction may have been planted in your heart early, passed down from generations or seeded by an early fascination with the building process. There may have been the realization that construction aligns with your skills and interests. Or maybe it happened later, when you saw an opportunity to take your career in a new direction.
You want to be part of a team that shares this passion and sense of purpose—a team that works collaboratively, respecting and listening to each other and treating each other like family. You want opportunities to grow, and you care about work-life balance. You want to know that the company you work for is ethical and responsible.
We know you can work for any company, but if you want a career with a company that’s been named a Best Place to Work, is Building With Purpose®, cares about others, and allows you to be true to yourself, your calling, your passion and your values—come build something great with us. Be a True Builder®.
The Preconstruction Manager is a leader within the Preconstruction Team, primarily working to complete accurate estimates for each phase of the project’s design, including quantity take-off and pricing, alternate analysis, and cost management suggestions. This position is also responsible for monitoring the project’s desired program, scope, and quality to ensure that our clients’ needs are met with regards to schedule and budget. Additionally, this position will leverage their operational experience in an effort to enhance the management of the Preconstruction process.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:
(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)
- Attend and lead pre-bid conferences and jobsite visits
- Develop strategies and prepare bid packages, trade partner bid solicitations and pricing alternates
- Lead delivery of collaborative preconstruction services to clients and design teams
- Lead the effort to plan, assemble and present complete estimates as required during the preconstruction process
- Develop appropriate schedules that clearly communicate key activities during preconstruction and construction
- Based on the requirements or the schedule, coordinate early release design packages that support the critical path of the preconstruction and construction schedules
- Prioritize involvement of the current design team, trade partners and other stakeholders, such as vendors, in the planning process
- Prepare subcontractor/vendor lists to identify, cultivate, and attract new subcontractors and vendors
- Establish weekly meeting with the OAC team during preconstruction
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)
- Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree (construction management or related degree, preferred).
- Minimum of eight years preconstruction/estimating experience preferred
- Field Experience – Minimum of one year (more experience is preferred)
- Supervisory experience with preconstruction personnel
- Understanding of contracts (Owner and R&M), subcontracts and purchase orders.
- Understanding of construction means and methods and impact to cost and schedule.
- Demonstrate effective use of technology including Microsoft Office programs and estimating/construction related computer software.