Preconstruction Manager

**Job Title:** Preconstruction Manager

We are a design and architectural firm with an integrated construction team, specializing in the healthcare space. We use a design-build methodology to manage projects from early visioning and conceptual design stages through to the architectural and construction phases.

The Preconstruction Manager will support our rapidly growing organization by participating in projects through the design development phase and architectural drawing phase, striving to achieve clients' objectives. Key responsibilities include site analysis, due diligence, conceptual design and design development oversight, progressive budgeting and project scheduling, and management of permit application and building approval processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create an overarching project timeline including all phases of the project and maintain constant correspondence throughout the project ensuring completion dates are adhered to.
• Create a scope of work during the concept phase of design that reflects the project strategy and is sufficient for estimating and subcontractor purchasing selection.
• Interface with clients, consultants, and vendors to gather data, communicate design requirements, and coordinate design, construction, and engineering documents.
• Collaborate with the design team to develop space plans that are responsive to and conform to program and budget requirements.
• Manage budget throughout the design process by soliciting input from subcontractors and engineers and estimating the project to ensure design is managed to the budget, overall profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Thoroughly complete all financial data with an eye to quickly identify potential/existing issues that could lead to subpar financial performance.
• Build budget cost reports, project schedules, and contracts in designated formats.
• Research and incorporate products and systems that accomplish the design intent.
• Review and redline architectural and construction documents and specifications to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Communicate changes and corrections to architectural vendors and partners.
• Review subcontractors' submissions to ensure compliance with the design intent.
• Conduct project handover meetings with the Project Management team to successfully transfer client relationships and project responsibility to a designated project manager for each project prior to the construction phase.
• Attend job site meetings on an as-needed basis to review specific design and construction elements to ensure compliance with the design intent of the approved construction documents.
• Travel as needed for projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in a related field.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook).
• Client-facing experience and confidence.
• Ability to influence and persuade to achieve desired outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated, with high energy and a drive to excel.
• Strong work ethic with self-discipline to follow a proven sales process.
• Proven success in a performance-based culture.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment with flexibility to quickly adapt to change.