Job Description Summary:
Management, coordination and delivery of the preconstruction phases of the project and providing technical leadership.
Job Description:
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
- Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of subordinate preconstruction members and support staff
- Prepare and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period
- Assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate
- Produce progress estimates at design milestones, evaluate material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships
- Assure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project
- Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate
- Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management
- Responsible for variance reports allows for clear identification of changes to the estimate
- Create realistic and detailed schedules for all design, approval, estimating and purchasing activities
- Provide clear scopes of work to all bidders and Pre-Qualify bidders
- Act as document reviewer and advisor for constructability and value analysis
- Assure estimates are complete and reflect all that is required to build the project
- Participate in preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients
- Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage the preconstruction department budgets
- Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team
- Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients
- Meet client’s needs prior to contract execution
- Provide advice, liaison, planning, etc. to current and future clients
- Assist in the preparation of studies, materials, methods, recommendations and cost estimates as required
- Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned, negotiated projects and/or hard bid jobs
- Know and use cost control system
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
- Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
- Field construction experience (8-10 years, including supervisory skills)
- Leadership ability
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
- Drafting and computer skills
- Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
- Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development)
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.
