Assistant Pre-Construction Manager - AZCO (Appleton, WI)

Burns & McDonnell•Appleton, WI

47d

About The Position

The Assistant Pre-Construction Manager will collaborate with a team of engineers, project managers, estimators, and subcontractors in the day-to-day management of proposal development and pre-construction activities for Design-Build (DB), Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), Construction, Self-Perform, and Program Management projects. The Assistant Pre-Construction Manager supports the team as part of the pre-sell and positioning, as well as assisting in the development of pre-construction projects from inception to completion. This position is responsible for assigned bid packages and scopes of work, and the successful completion of assigned pre-construction efforts on time and within budget.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 3 years direct program/project management experience required.
Applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Strong understanding of all construction disciplines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and supervisory skills of field construction personnel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to meet company's driving requirements.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and administer company's safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams.
Assist in attracting and recruiting top caliber talent.
Evaluate project material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, and build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships.
Identify potential risk factors of assigned scopes and communicate to preconstruction management.
Responsible for developing and reviewing variance reports for clear identification of changes to the estimate.
Create realistic and detailed schedules for all design, approval, estimating, and purchasing activities.
Provide clear scopes of work to all subs/vendors and other trade partners, including prequalification of potential bidders.
Act as document reviewer and advisor for constructability and value analysis.
Assist the project team in the transitional process between the project execution team and the preconstruction team and coordinate the follow-up meetings.
Support internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as required.
Support the project execution team during procurement.
Assist in the downstream Request for Proposal (RFP) and bid process and prepare detailed scope of work documents for supplier and subcontractor contracts, including recruiting, prequalifying, evaluating, recommending, and selecting subcontractors and suppliers.
Work with design teams to develop efficient use of BIM tools for estimating support and early cost model development.
Present reports to internal and external executive management as required.
Develop, plan, and implement process for ensuring project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding are in place per the project requirements.
Develop the WBS for project cost control, cost reporting, and scheduling as required, in conjunction with the project controls team.
Understand project permit requirements and regulations.
Support, lead, and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
Coordinate directly with engineering to establish the development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements.
Assist with take-offs to ensure comprehensive project planning and estimating, while supporting our mission for precision and predictability.
Develop detailed work packages to support project execution, embodying our end-to-end delivery model and enhancing project quality and efficiency.
Assist with constructability reviews to identify potential challenges early in the project, facilitating smooth transitions into construction phases with a focus on safety and quality.
Support pre-mobilization buyouts efficiently, ensuring all necessary resources are aligned and ready, contributing to seamless project initiation and effective execution.
Coordinate initial site setup logistics, including site office, signage, sanitary facilities, and utilities.
Participate in kick-off meetings and help prepare agendas, presentation materials, and follow-up action plans.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.