Pre-Construction Project Manager

About the job Pre-Construction Project Manager

Qualifications:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience successfully estimating (conceptual and hard bid) construction projects for a general contractor
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Design-build experience on relevant project types
• Experience in value-engineering
• Valid State-issued drivers license and vehicle insurance which meetS company'sliability coverage requirements and satisfactory driving record
• OSHA 10-hour Certification
• First Aid/CPR Certification

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting management in the general business operations of the company by the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the preconstruction phase of projects
• In addition, the Preconstruction Manager will assist with business development
• The overall goal of the Preconstruction Manager is to provide a thorough, accurate, and competitive estimate that will result in the award of a profitable project
• The Preconstruction Manager will be primarily involved with performing the following duties and responsibilities
• Use discretion and independent judgment and professional skills to perform daily duties and to resolve issues in order to minimize risk to the company
• Provide thorough, accurate and competitive cost estimates through all phases of design, from concept to construction and permit documents
• Identify value-engineered alternatives relating to construction methods, materials, schedule, and design
• Determine proposal specifications and the scope of work by reviewing drawings, attending and/or managing bid and preconstruction meetings, etc
• Analyze and document cost analysis from historical projects, purchase orders, contracts, and cost reports for future use in incorporating into estimates
• Provide design assistance and cost data regarding project feasibility to the client, design professionals, and project team
• Prepare bid package and provide leadership and coordination on bid solicitation and RFPs
• Develop scopes of work for sub-trades prior to and during bid solicitation
• Perform takeoffs of multiple trades to minimize Alston Constructions cost risks
• Analyze proposals from subcontractors for cost, scope and completeness to determine award of work
• Identify and qualify new subcontractors to ensure an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractors are available and to expand bid solicitation coverage
• Negotiate price with clients and with qualified subcontractors
• Prepare preliminary project schedules during the preconstruction phase and assist the Superintendent with the contracted schedule prior to construction
• Organize and lead the transition of the project cost estimate to the Project Manager
• Assist the Project Manager with pricing and negotiating owner and subcontractor change orders
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with prospective and current clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Companys services to assist in identifying applicable potential new clients and projects
• Identify new work opportunities and advise VP/GM of potential projects with existing and new clients and lead or participate in the pursuit of project leads
• Conduct or participate in presentations to clients
• Maintain a detailed pipeline of clients and projects in Prophet, including status of opportunities and analysis/reasons for wins/losses
• Provide assistance and evaluations to Risk Management and the VP/GM regarding potential contract, cost, construction feasibility, and insurance risks
• Review subcontracts, prior to issuance to the subcontractor, for compliance with the documents and estimate
• Manage design team through the development of permit documents