Preconstruction Project Manager Jobs in Dallas, TX

Preconstruction Manager

WhoYou'llWork With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulllment.

When you join Design Group as a Preconstruction Manager, youare joininga team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Construction Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

WhatYou'llDo

Develop andmaintainan effective preconstruction program to produce conceptual and preliminary budgets and schedules,establishand maintain a list of prequalified vendors and subcontractors, develop andmaintainmaster bid documents and scopes of work andparticipatein procurement of major project scopes of work and equipment.

Preconstruction

• Develop andmaintainmaster project estimate data base

• Maintain master project cost data base

• Develop andmaintaina master list of prequalified vendors and subcontractors

• Develop andmaintainmaster bid documents and scopes of work

• Develop project schedule templates

Planning and Scheduling

• Participate in developing initial project estimates (including conceptual estimates) and schedules in consultation with the responsible Partner or Director

• Develop a preliminary project schedule.

Procurement

• Participate in developing and/or review project bid list

• Participate in developing and/or review subcontractor scopes of work

• Participate in and/or review project managers analysis of contract documents and proposed subcontractor selections

• Participate in and/or review projectmanagersmajor material purchase recommendations.

Project Management

• Update project estimate based on review of 30/60/90 percent drawings

• Review andestablishwith the project manager critical datesprior toproceedingwith detailed scheduling

• Adviseproject manager of procurement activities

• Participatein post project review with key project personnel

Quality Control

• Monitor quality control program activities

• Monitor actual verses budgeted cost for major procurement items

• Monitor actual verses projected project durations

Additional

• Conduct annual performance evaluation of direct reports

• Provide periodic reports on workload and department accomplishments

• Participate in the development and maintenance of an updated company operations manual

WhatYou'llBring

• 10 years of General Contractor related construction and preconstruction experience, at least 5 years of which were directly involved with construction projects.

• Experience with manufacturing or industrial sector construction (food, beverage, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or related industries preferred)

• Experience negotiating contracts and putting bids together for final presentation

• An understanding of prime contracts requirements including schedules, scopes, budgets, and performance expectations

• Construction estimating and procurement experience

• Proficiencywith Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Timberline, AutoCAD, or Revit software systems

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task on simultaneous projects

• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings,trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, or a related technical degree (preferred)

• OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification (preferred)

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highlyexiblepath. As a Preconstruction Manager, you will build a meaningful and fullling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.