Preconstruction Manager

Overview

The Preconstruction Manager is an office-based position which administratively reports to the Area Manager. Functionally, the Preconstruction Manager supports the Project Executives; the Design Phase Manager for Design-Build Projects; and Business Development.

Responsibilities

• Attend all bi-weekly design meetings with the owner and design team
• Work with Estimating, Scheduling, Purchasing, and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) to assure all deliverables are provided per contract
• Spend time with owners and designers in between deliverables to assure design progress in accordance with schedule and owner expectations, as well as develop and maintain owner/designer relationships
• Provide complete risk analysis sheets for prospective Bids/Pursuits opportunities
• Establish Target Value Design budget parameters with Estimating, owner, and design team
• Develop Schematic Design Estimates
• Provide realistic pricing for bids and existing work, gathering and monitoring actual vs estimated cost
• Provide selective, market-based bid estimates using a strict set of criteria
• Provide cost trending advice to the design team and owner to assure the best systems/materials are being utilized
• Understand current and projected market conditions, specifically focusing on knowledge of current trade labor rates and unit costs
• Understand Gilbane’s competitors, specifically during the pursuit phase, as well as maintaining general knowledge of the competitions’ strengths and weaknesses
• Create, update, and manage the preconstruction schedule. Conduct and facilitate Pull Planning charrettes
• Facilitate all value engineering workshops, including providing value engineering recommendations and guidance
• In consultation with Operations, develop staffing and site services plans in order to assess General Conditions and General Requirements costs
• In conjunction with Operations, develop site use plans, including logistics associated with phasing and sequencing
• Schedule and facilitate all constructability reviews in conjunction with appropriate Operations personnel
• Develop Construction Phase administrative procedures manuals in conjunction with Operations
• In conjunction with Purchasing Department, ensure bidder interest is generated early in the design phase (get on subcontractors bid schedules)
• Strategically manage trade contractor and vendor relationships, and regularly coordinate with Purchasing and Operations to evaluate trade contractor performance
• Assist Operations and Purchasing in creation of proper bid packaging strategies, including providing counsel/guidance to teams when organizing work scope responsibility
• Take the lead in  Guaranteed Maximum Price preparation in conjunction with Operations, Purchasing and Estimating
• Capable of training and mentoring junior estimating, preconstruction, and operations team members
• In conjunction with VDC, develop the project BIM Execution Plan
• Support the strategic Business Development effort by meeting with Clients; assisting in request for proposal/qualification responses; and participating in formal presentations

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, and/or Architecture
• 5-10 years of purchasing and/or construction experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• In depth knowledge of design and construction practices and materials
• Exceptional verbal, written, and communication skills
• Established relationships with local Design Professionals and Trade Contractors
• Working knowledge of estimating, purchasing, scheduling, and VDC.
• Highly refined interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong planning and risk management skills

SPECIFIC, DESIRED PRODUCTIVITY TOOL EXPERTISE/UNDERSTANDING:

• Estimating: Timberline, Beck Destini, Assemble, On-Screen Takeoff 
• Purchasing: Building Connected
• VDC: Revit & Navisworks
• Project Controls and Collaboration: ProCore, Prolog and Microsoft Teams 

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.