Senior Preconstruction Manager - Mission Critical

Job Overview

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Senior Preconstruction Manager to join our National Mission Critical team. The Senior Preconstruction Manager provides preconstruction and estimating leadership and expertise to projects and project teams.

• Support the development, architectural, and construction team with preconstruction expertise including estimating, value design, cost analysis, project scheduling, procurement, project pursuits, and sales acumen.
• Manage and facilitate all project delivery methods and procurement strategies.
• Plan and design phases on select building projects to bring value to customers and maximize profit.
• Communicate the value of preconstruction/design management services on project pursuits.
• Train and coach Cost Engineers and Project Management staff.
• Maintain accurate historical cost data and current market information.
• Create accurate conceptual estimates.
• Develop contacts and build relationships with potential clients.
• Deliver effective and convincing formal sales presentations to prospective customers.
• Consistently achieve customer satisfaction and raving fan goals.
• Assess and promote professional development for direct reports.
• Implement and hold the team accountable to corporate goals and initiatives.
• Lead ongoing formal and informal training and mentoring in design management, estimating, document quality, and procurement skills.
• Build relationships with the architectural community and clients to provide design/build level preconstruction services.
• Manage comprehensive preconstruction schedules and develop detailed estimates.
• Optimize building systems, embrace enhanced design and deliver well-coordinated design documents.
• Review and provide feedback on project estimates created by project managers.
• Provide direction for understanding project scope, market pricing, and available resources.
• Assist clients and developers with conceptual budgets.
• Conduct cost modeling using Uniformat II system costs.
• Document project information in the Ryan Uniformat work breakdown structure for historical comparisons.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Minimum 10 years of commercial construction experience, including 5 years in preconstruction/estimating.
• Proven ability to manage teams successfully and profitably.
• Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to prioritize and balance big-picture and immediate responsibilities.
• Excellent listening skills, valuing the opinions of others and acknowledging contributions.
• Thorough understanding of the design/build and integrated project delivery processes.
• Thorough understanding of value design and budget control during the planning and design phases.
• Strong knowledge of the architectural, engineering, and construction processes.
• Strong personal presence; sales and presentation skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• Maintains a balance of costs and aesthetic quality.
• Estimating background with experience in conceptual estimating.
• Values company culture and mission.
• Maintains the highest professional standards at all times (ethical and professional).
• Other desired skills:
  Mission Critical Data Center project experience, proficiency with CSI and Uniformat II work breakdown structures, working knowledge of DESTINI Estimator, Microsoft Excel, OST, and Bluebeam.

The annual base pay salary range is $140,000 – $180,000. The base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on location and candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position may also be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and or an incentive program.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Parenting benefits
• Employee discount programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation charitable matching funds
• Paid time for volunteer events