Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager

Location:

Fenton, MO, United States Job Type: Full-Time Department:
Project Delivery

Arch Key is one of the nation's largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We're the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

We're electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We're not just energizing infrastructure, we're energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it's an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

As a Preconstruction Manager, you will be responsible for managing all preconstruction activities on large volume commercial construction projects, including developing preliminary budgets, value engineering, preconstruction schedules, procurement plans, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take-off, and oversight of the estimating process. Key responsibilities of this position include the management and coordination of people, processes and procedures, software and other resources used to perform estimating functions.

• Is a proven leader, able to hire, coach, and develop a strong team of high performers.
• Has strong negotiation, conflict management, and persuasion skills, able to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Is an exceptional communicator, able to build strong internal and external business partner relationships while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Manages bid package scopes, the subcontractor/supplier bidding process, evaluation of bids, problem resolution, final reviews of estimates, presentation of detailed estimates of the work, job communication and client satisfaction activities. Directs and supervises activities of each project for quality and accuracy of work. This includes performing estimates, assisting with established goals, and communicating expected standards of performance and quality for others.
• Determines which projects to pursue, based upon probability and opportunity for future growth. Assigns responsibilities for estimating teams on each project. Develops and maintains Accubid software through database evolution and updates. Works with the project team and others to determine general expenses, labor rates, scope and other elements associated with the project.
• Responsible for preparing preliminary, schematic, design development, construction estimates and studies during preconstruction, monitors design development cost trends to detect over-runs and potential problem areas. Directs the value engineering process.
• Responsible for the accuracy of the estimate. Reviews drawings, specifications and all other construction documents and makes sure others involved in the project are aware of construction-related problems, completeness of information and potential risks involved in general conditions and supplementary conditions. Ensures all estimates and RFPs are fulfilled to the customer's or the Company's conditions for satisfaction.
• Prepares budgets, estimates, and bid proposals, real-time cost analysis and recommendations to meet or exceed the project's overall budget, schedule, and customer expectations. Solicits subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing. Maintains confidentiality of all client pricing and intellectual property information.
• Participates in the preparation of construction schedules for estimating purposes. Maintains current estimating records, studies, unit prices, budget estimates, etc. Directs and assists architects and engineers with design responsibilities. Supports project manager(s) with evaluation of subcontractor proposals. Assists in the interview procurement process.
• Creates opportunities to build long-term relationships with general contractors, owners and engineers through networking and marketing. Communicates how the Company can bring a value-added approach to their project(s). Builds effective relationships with customers, contractors, specialty contractors, and suppliers that reflect and support the Company's core values and meet or exceed the customer's expectations.
• Provides regular and high-quality hiring, communications, mentoring, coaching, problem-solving and training to staff and other co-workers at all levels as needed. Advises and coaches employees and provides performance feedback regularly.
• Creates and manages annual budget and financials. Stays informed of new and changing Company…