Preconstruction Manager

About the role: Preconstruction Manager 1 responsible for leading the preconstruction/estimating process for assigned projects.

• Lead preconstruction effort for projects up to $50 million.
• Actively participate in the RFP/RFQ response preparation and interview processes.
• Solicit pricing proposals from subcontractors and vendors.
• Manage projects including estimating of design milestones, value engineering, constructability, schedule review, managing design/build subcontractors, identification and maintenance of long-lead items and communicate accordingly with construction team members.
• Develop and maintain estimating tools.
• Maintain local and national historical estimating data and develop cost trends.
• Perform value engineering and life cycle costing.
• Input and evaluate all costs during the bid analysis process.
• Develop and write all bid packages and subcontractor scopes of work.
• Provide the client with accurate estimates and value engineering.
• Demonstrate proficiency in scheduling complete preconstruction effort including all estimate milestones, durations and identifying long-lead items and other needs.
• Initiate, communicate, and manage the constructability review process during design progression stages.
• Initiate buyout and procurement strategy, identifying scopes/trades necessary to execute on schedule and maintain budget.
• Work collaboratively with project management and field staff to prepare estimates for all stages of design, from conceptual through final construction documents (design/build, guaranteed maximum price and hard bid diversity).
• Manage project hand-off process to ensure project success.
• Organize and clearly communicate responsibilities and deadlines cross-functionally.
• Mentor and conduct monthly check-ins with direct reports.
• Conduct annual performance reviews, make recommendations for promotions/demotions, salary adjustments and career growth of direct reports.
• Oversee and manage preconstruction and operational support when assigned to the project.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years related experience in the construction industry.
• Extensive knowledge of regional market, competition, and industry trends.
• Experience with a variety of building construction types and market segments desired.
• Prior experience as primary preconstruction lead on projects with minimal supervision.
• Prior project management and/or supervision experience specifically around procurement, buyout, and scheduling.
• Proficiency with Sage Timberline Estimating, Construct Connect, Building Connected, Bluebeam, and MS suite.
• Experience with project information management software; CMiC, Procore, Autodesk, and ASTA scheduling experience a plus.
• Candidate must have acceptable motor vehicle record and be able to pass a background check per company policy.
• Current driver’s license valid for the past 12 consecutive months.

This is a full-time in-person role based in our Denver, Colorado office.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Open Paid Leave Program and paid parental leave
• Mileage reimbursement program
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Competitive compensation, cash bonuses, spot bonuses
• Volunteer Time Off program

Salary: Range of $93,000–$145,000 annually. Salary is commensurate with technical skills and experience.