Preconstruction Manager Fading West Development

Fading West exists to build thriving and connected communities by reimagining the construction industry. Our vision is to eliminate the housing crisis for the workforce and the communities they serve. Our mission is to create attainable, high-quality, architecturally interesting, diverse communities for the workforce. To accomplish this, we fully integrate design, development, manufacturing, and construction in a single LEAN value stream.

• We Care for People
• We Hate Waste
• We Excel & Outperform

• Fading West employees:
  • do not need to be managed
  • consistently impress the team with their insights and output
  • are wicked smart but don’t take themselves too seriously
  • have a passion for the company’s success without ego or pride in ownership
  • are teachable, collaborative, and committed to continual learning, growth, and personal development

• Fading West employees:
  • Challenge the norms and think outside the box
  • enjoy the excitement of figuring out the “how” that accomplishes the “what” we are trying to achieve

• Fading West employees:
  • enjoy managing complexity to create efficient systems and processes that reduce waste and increase simplicity

• Fading West employees:
  • Help develop strategies to achieve the objectives of the business plan to maximize return and minimize risk

• Fading West employees:
  • Place a high value on relationships
  • Are discerning, highly relational, people connectors
  • Promote and maintain Fading West’s core values and mission statement
  • Are inclusive and build a culture where difference and creativity are valued
  • Believe diversity drives innovation

POSITION SUMMARY

The Preconstruction Manager leads the planning and preparation phases of construction projects to ensure successful execution. This role involves working collaboratively with clients, designers, and project teams to develop accurate cost estimates, construction schedules, and project scopes. The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for identifying potential risks, value engineering opportunities, and ensuring alignment with project goals.

Requirements

• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders to understand project requirements.
• Develop comprehensive preconstruction strategies, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead the conceptual and detailed cost estimating processes.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documents to prepare cost and time estimates.
• Identify potential leads for new projects and assist in submissions for RFQ’s and RFP’s
• Oversee the preparation of detailed cost estimates, including material, labor, and equipment costs.
• Assist project manager in the development of guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposals and ensure alignment with client budgets.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to optimize project costs without compromising quality.
• Provide support for factory sales team with on-site conceptual construction budgeting.
• Identify potential project risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Conduct constructability reviews to minimize design and execution conflicts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for preconstruction-related activities.
• Facilitate effective communication between clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Present preconstruction plans, budgets, and schedules to clients and senior management.

• Ensure a seamless transition of project information to the construction team.
• Provide ongoing support during the initial phases of construction to address preconstruction-related concerns.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or construction management.
• Proven track record in cost estimation and budget management for Class B & C construction projects.
• Comfortable managing complex operations.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, methods, and materials.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, etc) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
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