Assistant Preconstruction Manager

Apex Design Build is a commercial design-build firm, specializing in private healthcare practices. Following design-build methodology, we manage projects from early visioning and conceptual design stages, all the way through the architectural and construction phases.

We are currently seeking a dynamic Assistant
Preconstruction Manager to support our rapidly growing organization. The Assistant Preconstruction Manager will act as a liaison between Apex and its clients, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants, and provide direct support to the Preconstruction team.

• Create a scope of work during the concept phase of design that reflects the Visioning Session notes, Space plan intent, and is sufficient for estimating and subcontractor purchasing selection.
• Collaborate with the design team to develop space plans that are responsive to and conform to program and budget requirements.
• Assist in managing budgets throughout the design process by soliciting input from subcontractors and engineers and estimating the project to ensure design is managed to the budget, overall profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate initial site survey and trade walks.
• Assist the Preconstruction team with building budget cost reports, LOIs and contracts in the APEX formats.
• Create an overarching project timeline, including all phases of the project and maintain constant correspondence through the project to ensure completion dates are adhered to.
• Research and incorporate products and systems that accomplish the design intent.
• Support the Preconstruction team with reviewing and redlining architectural and construction documents and specifications to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Review and redline production shop drawings for furniture, millwork and equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field, preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience in a related field.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook).
• Client-facing experience and confidence.
• Ability to influence and persuade to achieve desired outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated, with high energy and a drive to excel.
• Strong work ethic with a self-discipline to follow a proven sales process.
• Proven success in a performance-based culture.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment with flexibility to quickly adapt to change.