Preconstruction Manager

Job Summary

Responsible to manage and oversee the preconstruction process in our high-end residential market. Ensures a smooth transition from preconstruction to construction while maintaining strong relationships with clients, designer, architects and the project team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work with estimating / pricing for various phases of pre-construction (programming, schematic design, design development, permit and construction documents)
Develop and maintain client, trade partner and team relationships
Develop and maintain relationships with local municipalities
Spearhead and drive permit and entitlement processes
Coordinate with Business Development for client proposals
Oversee development of budgets, scopes of work, request for proposals and presentation documents
Conduct bid analysis, cost proposals and cost estimates

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Assisting with pricing change orders
Works with Business Development delivering client presentations

Education / Experience Requirements

5-10 years experience in preconstruction or estimating in high-end residential or commercial markets
Experience with On Screen Takeoff and Sage Timberline preferred
Construction experience and/or degree in Construction Management or related degree
Architectural experience and/or degree a plus
Experience in design – build with desire to transition to construction side preferred
Versed in permitting and entitlement processes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent documentation and organizational skills
Proven computer skills and experience in Excel and Word
Strong understanding of the design process; skilled in Revit and CAD
Time management skills

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl, or walk on uneven surfaces. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and will be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions, including rain, sleet, snow, wind, and heat. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

Works from a normal office setting; however, performs a significant amount of work in all spaces within the facility. May need to work outside in all types of weather or in all kinds of work environments.

Hazards

May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold as well as certain unsafe environments; occasionally works near moving equipment and mechanical parts, heavy machinery, lasers, powder-actuated tools, and electrical equipment; possible exposure to fumes or airborne particles; possible exposure to internal liquids. This is a safety sensitive position where a momentary lapse of attention can result in serious injury or death. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally very loud. Must follow all safety requirements carefully.