Federal Preconstruction Lead

PMSI•Colorado Springs, CO

13d

About The Position

As a Federal Preconstruction Lead at Perini Management Services, reporting to our Senior Vice President of Operations , you will become an essential part of the Company’s preconstruction team by identifying and developing project opportunities, building preconstruction teams, developing estimate strategies and project approaches to deliver high probability project opportunities and assist with project capture. In this position, you will have the opportunity to: Initiate, maintain and develop Owner, architect, engineer and subcontractor partner relationships to meet specific project and business development objectives. Take initiative in determining target project acquisition strategies, partnerships, and associated planning to facilitate project capture Collaborate with and support estimating department in the development of resources and pursuit of project opportunities Lead preconstruction efforts and teams, set project goals, manage multiple opportunities, and develop strategies for bidding and project success. Define initial project scope and related key partner relationships necessary for responsible pursuit and project execution. Identify and engage subcontractors and then vet, qualify, and manage those subcontractors to assist in preparing bid packages and ensuring subcontractor coverage. Budget & Cost Control: Develop conceptual budgets and estimates for project opportunities and respective subcontractor scope of work. Assist in preparation of estimate, analyzing bids, and developing technical proposals. Create preconstruction and proposal schedules, set milestones, and manage timelines to meet federal deadlines. Identify, assess, and plan mitigation for project risks, including site-specific safety and quality control. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams. Serve as primary preconstruction contact, present findings, and manage expectations with federal clients, designers, and internal teams Ensure preconstruction strategy and planning adheres to stringent federal, DoD, and agency-specific regulations. Develop complex and detailed logistics plans for unusual and difficult projects. Assisting the marketing and business development departments in building and maintaining strategic relationships with federal agencies and participating in project pursuit interviews. Represent the company in industry functions, client development, site visits and marketing programming Analyze plans, specs, and identify potential construction challenges and constructability issues. Prepare detailed post award turnover packages and conduct thorough reviews with the construction team for seamless transition. Perform post-award preconstruction management, buyout, subcontracting, and development of preconstruction submittals.

Requirements

10-15 years of experience as Senior Project Manager or Preconstruction manager, with at least 5 years experience working with a Federal Construction firm.
Advanced knowledge of construction industry with extensive experience developing project opportunity teams, approaches, and bidding strategies.
Must be able to creatively apply innovative and effective procurement techniques to maximize competitiveness in project pursuits.
Superior oral and written communication skills, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, decision-making ability, strong management and leadership skills.
Experience with complex Federal & Design-Build projects (e.g., military bases, embassies).
Proficiency with estimating and project manager software (e.g., Sage, Timberline, Bluebeam, Procore, P6, MS Office, etc.).
Strong understanding of construction means/methods and specific trades and ability to accurately determine subcontractor capabilities.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Frequent Travel required for pre-bid site visits, subcontractor networking, client engagement and coordination with home office estimating team.

Responsibilities

Initiate, maintain and develop Owner, architect, engineer and subcontractor partner relationships to meet specific project and business development objectives.
Take initiative in determining target project acquisition strategies, partnerships, and associated planning to facilitate project capture
Collaborate with and support estimating department in the development of resources and pursuit of project opportunities
Lead preconstruction efforts and teams, set project goals, manage multiple opportunities, and develop strategies for bidding and project success.
Define initial project scope and related key partner relationships necessary for responsible pursuit and project execution.
Identify and engage subcontractors and then vet, qualify, and manage those subcontractors to assist in preparing bid packages and ensuring subcontractor coverage.
Develop conceptual budgets and estimates for project opportunities and respective subcontractor scope of work.
Assist in preparation of estimate, analyzing bids, and developing technical proposals.
Create preconstruction and proposal schedules, set milestones, and manage timelines to meet federal deadlines.
Identify, assess, and plan mitigation for project risks, including site-specific safety and quality control.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Serve as primary preconstruction contact, present findings, and manage expectations with federal clients, designers, and internal teams
Ensure preconstruction strategy and planning adheres to stringent federal, DoD, and agency-specific regulations.
Develop complex and detailed logistics plans for unusual and difficult projects.
Assisting the marketing and business development departments in building and maintaining strategic relationships with federal agencies and participating in project pursuit interviews.
Represent the company in industry functions, client development, site visits and marketing programming
Analyze plans, specs, and identify potential construction challenges and constructability issues.
Prepare detailed post award turnover packages and conduct thorough reviews with the construction team for seamless transition.
Perform post-award preconstruction management, buyout, subcontracting, and development of preconstruction submittals.