Preconstruction Manager

Pre-Construction Manager

The Pre-Construction Manager is an office-based position which administratively reports to the Director of Construction (DOC). Functionally, the position manages assigned projects to ensure entitlements are on schedule and budget within allocated timeframes

Responsibilities

• Attend all bi-weekly project review meetings
• Manage due diligence deliverables
• Initiate architectural and civil permitting for all new retail store locations
• Track and manage deliverable due dates and permit timelines so projects stay on schedule
• Work with architects, engineers and developers on the entitlement process to ensure projects are being completed in accordance with schedules
• Update and manage the preconstruction schedule. Conduct and facilitate design phase “good, watch & jeopardy status”.
• In conjunction with DOC, develop site use concept plans
• Prepare bid documents for construction PM’s to release for bid
• Assist DOC & C.D.O in creation of proper bid packaging strategies.
• In conjunction with Store Planning assist with management of porotype updates and revisions.

Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Leverage Business Insights – Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage.
• Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future.
• Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.
• Contribute to Team Accountability - Monitor and communicate progress, hold consultants and vendors to meeting deadlines, assist other senior team members where needed.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• 1-5 years of large retail chain entitlement and construction experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of design and construction practices and materials
• Exceptional verbal, written, and stand-up communication skills
• Working knowledge of estimating, purchasing, and scheduling
• Highly refined interpersonal skills
• Strong planning and risk management skills

Employee Benefits

At Mavis, we understand that our people drive our success. We provide our team members with competitive weekly salary, a good working environment and an excellent combination of additional benefits like health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid vacations, paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance, on-the-job training, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Mavis is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with our commitment to the principal of equal employment opportunity for all individuals, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination at Mavis. Employment decisions are made without regard to an applicant's or employee's actual or perceived membership in any category or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Where appropriate, Mavis may provide reasonable accommodation, in order for an otherwise qualified individual to perform the essential functions of the position.

Mavis does not seek salary history information from applicants.