Preconstruction Manager - Federal

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In this role, you will be responsible for all preconstruction activities on Federal projects, including developing preliminary budgets, value engineering, preconstruction schedules, procurement plan, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take-off and estimating, the definition of bid package scopes, the subcontractor/supplier bidding process, evaluation of bids, presentation of detailed estimates of the work, evaluation of alternatives and comparative studies.

• Active Participation in Pursuits
  • Participates in interviews and interview preparation while in project pursuit
  • Assists the Project Director and Marketing Department in preparation of responses to RFP’s and RFQ’s
• Management of Preconstruction Process
  • Ability to develop conceptual estimates at an early design stage
  • Prepares qualifications and assumptions that align with the contractual requirements of the project
  • Assists the Project Director on pursuits during the preconstruction period
  • Participates in design and coordination meetings, assisting the Project Director with the maintenance of the action and scope tracking logs
  • Responsible for the cost tracking log between design deliverables and during cost value analysis exercises
  • Reviews the project construction schedule and participates in construction methods development
  • Adheres to contractual requirements and strategically meets overall goals by understanding preconstruction and construction contracts
  • Responsible for leading the Preconstruction Team and pricing
  • Responsible for the development and coordination of estimates and best value cost analysis studies
  • Responsible for evaluation of subcontractor pricing
  • Reviews the project documents and provides evaluations of the risk elements
  • Assists the Project Director with the development of the Risk Register
  • Assists with or may lead the subcontractor bidding strategy, solicitation, and bid packages
  • Reviews project documents for cost-effectiveness, methods of construction, and value alternatives
  • Responsible for reviewing and analyzing complex bills of materials, assessing labor productivity and labor costs, researching vendors, and understanding manufacturing and construction costs
  • Performs productivity analysis of cost estimates, and prepares contingency, escalation, and reconciliations for estimates
  • Represents Haskell to subcontractors through management of the estimating process, including solicitation of bids and constructability input
  • Coordinates bid efforts, processing RFI’s, and interfacing between bidding community
  • Prepares and submits contract documents for legal and risk reviews
  • Prepares qualifications and assumptions when needed for lump sum deliverable projects
  • Leads internal Haskell estimate review and bid process team meetings
  • Responsible for final assembly of estimate for presentation to the owner
  • Develops the project budget, working closely with the operations management team
  • Participates in constructability reviews
  • Participates in quality control reviews
  • Participates in project construction schedule reviews
  • Aids field operations with change order pricing as needed
  • Ensures a detailed and smooth bid turnover from the bid team to the construction project team
  • Assists in the development and training of other preconstruction staff
  • Represents Haskell with subcontractors through management of the preconstruction process
  • Assists project team with subcontract negotiations and buyout
• Data Management
  • Participates in the management of historical cost elements for projects
  • Assists with the management and updating of the Estimating Cost Database and systems

• Bachelor of Science Degree in accredited construction-related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
• 7+ years of estimating experience

• Experience with RFP-based Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build vertical construction projects administered by USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC or similar
• Understanding of UFGS (Unified Facilities Guide Specifications) and UFC (Unified Facilities Criteria)
• Knowledge of Davis-Bacon Act, Buy American, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)…