Mechanical Preconstruction Manager

Weitz•Des Moines, IA

34d

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a Mechanical Preconstruction Manager to join our growing team! The Mechanical Preconstruction Manager is responsible for providing outstanding customer service and setting up medium-size to large, complex projects for success through delivery of preconstruction services. Value should be provided to customers by leading the project team, predicting cost and schedule, advocating for owners, and seamlessly transitioning preconstruction services to the operations team. This role will also provide oversight and leadership to team members. This role can be based out of any Weitz office locations including: Des Moines, IA Denver, CO Phoenix, AZ West Palm Beach, FL The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

4+ years of extensive estimating and/or project management construction experience required
Experience in a fast-paced environment
Experience leading others while providing opportunities for growth, development, and mentorship
Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team
Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
Detail-oriented, adaptable, and highly organized
Strong negotiation skills,
Solid construction knowledge and estimating skills
Comfortable presenting
Ability to resolve conflict and come up with solutions
High level of professionalism and tact
Strong business acumen and relationship building skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Solid systems experience with On-Screen takeoff, Win Est, SureTrak, Prolog, BIM, and JDE is preferred for this role.
Training will be provided on company standards.

Responsibilities

Responsible for accuracy of all estimating, scheduling, strategy, and communication throughout preconstruction process
Review all estimates for accuracy, detail, and expectations
Review weekly preconstruction process to ensure progress is on schedule; initiate changes to remain on schedule; advise leadership of issues that may pose a cost or schedule impact
Coordinate building systems and schedules with Operations to plan and budget for safety on each project
Make decisions in a timely manner; understand when to involve upper management in decisions; assess level of risk and the consequences associated
Collaborate with operations, business development, preconstruction, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are turned over for success with the expected level of profitability
Understand the clients' needs to manage the process efficiently, ensure timely completion, understand local logistics/subcontractor and supplier market, and how BIM/LEED/LEAN can be best utilized
Lead preconstruction meetings when needed