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 with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating and bidding. He/she shall coordinate with the Operations Manager or Project Manager on team assignments. A Preconstruction Manager is capable of managing small and medium size projects or multiple disciplines on a large, complex project.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are intended to 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 the Design Development and/or bidding period.
4. Assure that our estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete and reflect the actual requirements of the project. This includes assuring that there are an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractor proposals 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 for estimating the project.
9. Assist the Director of Preconstruction Services in maintaining subcontractor evaluations utilizing the Financial Review form provided by the Treasury Department.
10. Coordinate the assembly of the preconstruction material for presentation purposes to the Owner (i.e. Design Development estimates or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) booklets, etc.).
11. Review subcontracts and major purchase orders, prior to issuance to the subcontractor, for compliance with the documents and the estimate.
12. Coordinate, manage and supervise the work of subordinate preconstruction members and support staff.
13. Coordinate and assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate.
14. Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage to preconstruction department budgets.
15. Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team and coordinate the follow-up meetings. 
16. Visit on-going projects to verify status of estimate versus project status, meet with the project operations team, view work in place for experience and comparison to the estimate.
17. Proactively identify and solve problems to minimize risk.
18. Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes and working rules.
19. Identify and qualify new material suppliers and subcontractors and place into subcontractor database.
20. Initiate and maintain liaison with client and A/E contacts to facilitate successful preconstruction process. This includes attending client-initiated meetings and ceremonial events.
21. Identify new work opportunities and inform Sales and Marketing of potential projects with current clients.
22. In the absence of an Assistant Preconstruction Manager being assigned to the project, the Preconstruction Manager assumes all the duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Preconstruction Manager.
23. Familiar with all Policies and Processes as it relates to this position.
24. Support and implement the company’s Project Quality Processes.
25. Actively participates on internal team(s) that focus on continuous improvement of the business.
26. Take an active role in the Personal Performance Management (PPM) process to develop and mentor 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 experience.
• 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 preconstruction process for projects.
• Competent in PC-based scheduling and spreadsheet applications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Standard Office Environment
• Travel Required