What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preconstruction Manager position at Centric Construction Group?
Our projects are about more than concrete, steel, and wood. More than square footage and floor plans. Our projects are about technical innovation and complex problem-solving. They are about pioneering possibilities and building something for the first time - ever. They are about saying yes when others said no. About driving social movement, advancement, and change. We are a family of dreamers and doers, innovative pioneers in construction, and nimbler problem solvers.
Position Objective
The Preconstruction Manager is a key position for Centric in the cost estimating phase of the project and acts as the main point of contact for clients, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and architects during the preconstruction phase. This position will assist in developing project pricing, determining project schedules, and managing the solicitation, procurement, and negotiation of new business.
Essential Job Functions
Operational Excellence in Preconstruction
- Prepare conceptual, negotiated and select bids that reflect realistic expectations for the requested work
- Identify potential risks to the success of a project and mitigate them wherever possible
- Identify creative and cost-effective methods of meeting project goals, often requiring “outside the box” thinking, insightful problem-solving and innovative thinking
- Utilize subcontractors that are financially, ethically, and operationally in the best interest of Centric and Centric clients through the use of a pre-qualification process and ongoing quality monitoring
- Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, vendors, architects, and other external partners to ensure a positive reputation for Centric and to create a competitive advantage
- Facilitate effective communication between the preconstruction and operations teams to guarantee a strong hand-off, to monitor estimate vs. actual project status, and identify ways the preconstruction team can help improve project execution in the field
- Maintain project cost history and database of construction costs
- Build and maintain design and construction schedules
Client Consultation and New Business Development
- Consult with clients in order to correctly determine not only the physical requirements of a project but also their vision and overall expectations for project delivery
- Assist clients in careful selection of materials, supplies, and vendors that match their vision and concept of the project
- Participate in client presentations to engage potential clients in new work for Centric
- Build and retain strong client relationships to facilitate successful projects and build new business opportunities
Supporting Job Functions
- Attend local networking events to build the Centric brand and facilitate new business
- Provide marketing assistance during proposal preparation
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum 2-5 years of combined operations and estimating experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and construction experience
- A valid driver’s license is required
- Proficient in navigating project scheduling software and Microsoft Office suite
Superior Benefits Package
- unlimited PTO
- 100% Employee Owned
- one month Sabbatical after seven years of continuous service
- affordable, quality medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA with company match
- company paid life and disability insurance
- company provided cell phone, laptop, and iPad
- 401k plan with company contributions
- 529e college savings plan with company contributions
- tuition reimbursement
- student loan repayment assistance
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