What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Preconstruction Manager - Mission Critical position at The Weitz Company?
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The Weitz Company is hiring a Mechanical Preconstruction Manager to support data center projects within the Mission Critical division.
The Mechanical Preconstruction Manager is responsible for providing outstanding customer service and setting up medium-size to large, complex, projects for success through delivery of preconstruction services. Value should be provided to customers by leading the project team, predicting cost and schedule, advocating for owners and seamlessly transitioning preconstruction services to the operations team. This role will provide oversight and leadership to assigned internal employees.
What You’ll Do
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The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.
The Weitz Company is hiring a Mechanical Preconstruction Manager to support data center projects within the Mission Critical division.
The Mechanical Preconstruction Manager is responsible for providing outstanding customer service and setting up medium-size to large, complex, projects for success through delivery of preconstruction services. Value should be provided to customers by leading the project team, predicting cost and schedule, advocating for owners and seamlessly transitioning preconstruction services to the operations team. This role will provide oversight and leadership to assigned internal employees.
What You’ll Do
- Responsible for accuracy of all estimating, scheduling, strategy and communication throughout preconstruction process
- Review all estimates for accuracy, detail and expectations
- Review weekly preconstruction process to ensure progress is on schedule; initiate changes to remain on schedule; advise leadership of issues that may pose a cost or schedule impact
- Coordinate building systems and schedules with Operations to plan and budget for safety on each project
- Make decisions in a timely manner; understand when to involve upper management in decisions; assess level of risk and the consequences associated
- Collaborate with operations, business development, preconstruction team members and other stakeholders to ensure projects are turned over for success with the expected level of profitability
- Understand the clients’ needs to manage the process efficiently, ensure timely completion, understand local logistics/subcontractor and supplier market, and how BIM/LEED/LEAN can be best utilized
- Lead preconstruction meetings, when appropriate
- Adhere to all company policies, standards, and procedures
- Other duties and projects as assigned
- Experience:
- Four or more years of extensive estimating and/or project management construction experience is required.
- Experience in a fast-paced environment
- Proven history of leading others successfully and to teach, develop, and mentor others.
- Data center experience is strongly preferred.
- Skills:
- Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Strong negotiation skills, solid construction knowledge, estimating skills, presentation skills, conflict resolution, tactful, & adaptable
- Business acumen and relationship building skills
- Technology:
- Solid systems experience with On-Screen takeoff, Win Est, SureTrak, Prolog, BIM, and JDE is preferred for this role.
- Training will be provided on company standards.
- Competitive Pay
- Rewarding Bonus Program
- Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
- Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Fully Paid Parental Leave
- Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
- Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards
The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.
