Senior Preconstruction Manager - Top Construction Company

Hiring now for a well-paid Sr. Preconstruction Manager position with one of the largest employee-owned construction services companies in the region - this position is a new headcount addition, and will oversee three Estimators for this growing GC. Awarded with several of the most high-profile projects in the region, and over $1 Billion annually in new construction projects, this Senior Preconstruction Manager will expand their career with the best in the business, and be rewarded with innovative projects and growth. Will hire dependent on experience, but a background in Pre-construction OR Senior Estimating is preferred.

Work for a company that values your work, and offers countless incentives, opportunities for growth, and industry-leading compensation & benefits:

• Base Pay: $150K - $200K annual dependent on position and experience PLUS GREAT BONUS (Avg. of nearly 20% annual on top of Base w/ combination of ESOP Plan, bonus incentive, 401k Match, & more)
• 401(k) with Generous Match
• Leading Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plans
• End-of-year service pay & Bonus Pay
• Paid professional certifications & licenses
• Tuition reimbursements and gift-matching programs
• Staff Awards & Merit Increases
• Employee Referral Program bonuses
• Flex spending Account
• Life Insurance, Short & Long-term disability
• And much more!

The Preconstruction Manager has overall responsibility for the preconstruction process from project inception through start of construction with some new business development oversight as well.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities*:

• Attends pursuit plan and proposal kickoff meetings
• Reviews and approves pursuit plans; oversees bid strategy planning and discussion
• Installs and maintains adequate quality control measures throughout estimating and preconstruction process
• Maintains use of best practices in all pursuits
• Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program
• Oversee the maintenance of the subcontractor database
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes including self-performed work; selecting subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness and cost realism
• Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work
• Utilize, manage the implementation, maintenance, and updates for estimating software and conform to established policies and procedures; oversee the capture and upkeep of cost data and database
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; presents recommended actions/solutions
• Coordinates client relationship management with business development and maintains relationships with clients
• Analyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format for use in future pricing and updates to cost database
• Interface with operations group for final bid input, as required
• Participates in compiling technical responses and qualifications for RFPs and RFQs; responsible for final estimating review of RFPs and RFQs
• Monitors industry news sources, procurement services, and other sources to identify possible bid opportunities; participate in outside industry organizations
• Responsible for timely providing and reviewing opportunity information and updates for CRM software
• Participate in Go/No-Go decision-making through risk assessment process
• Responsible for maintaining qualified network of trade partners to ensure adequate bid coverage within core geographic and vertical markets
• Reviews preliminary project schedules for accuracy, suitability, and compliance with applicable requirements; gains buy-in from operations
• Assigns work to subordinates; directs and reviews their assignments and holds responsibility for accuracy and completeness of estimates prepared by subordinates
• Manages the pricing and bidding process; reviews work of others and ensures that quality control measures are employed consistently; analyze risks involved with bidding process and consult and advise management team of the same.
• Identifies and analyzes industry cost trends and their effect on current and future projects
• Prepares and conducts presentations to internal audiences for the purpose of explaining project specifics, review of estimates, and project risks/opportunities; prepare and conduct presentations to external audiences, including but not limited to clients
• Coordinates, supervises, and trains assigned estimating staff to support developmental objectives; establish training and development plans for direct reports while reviewing and approving training/development plans for indirect reports
• Review and negotiate prime contracts with guidance and approval from corporate counsel and company president
• Reviews market potential and possibilities for pursuits in accordance with company strategic goals
• Maintains contact with prospects/clients to obtain bid opportunities and confirm pricing
• Assumes responsibility for all facets of the preconstruction process on projects within assigned market segments
• Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization

Qualifications: Ideally a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least ten years of relevant experience

• Actively leads, collaborates with, and functions well within a team-oriented environment across multiple projects
• Experience with negotiating contracts
• Proficient in general construction practices and principles; Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents
• Possess diversity across varying construction market sectors preferred
• Exhibits the ability to think strategically as it relates to business goals
• Proficient in analyzing and collecting cost data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in estimating and CRM software
• Experience with supervising or managing direct reports and within conflict resolution is required
• Experience in preparing presentations and presenting related to project specifics, overview of estimate, and project risks/opportunities, and to various audiences including clients

*May perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

This company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

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