Pre-Construction and Design Manager

National Church Residences•Columbus, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Pre-Construction and Design Manager leads pre-construction efforts for a development pipeline valued at more than $50 million. This person serves as the Owner’s lead staff member in managing Architect, Consultant, and General Contractor relationships during the design phase, including procurement strategies, contract negotiations, and coordination with internal stakeholders to align project design with available resources. The role also works with project Developers on conceptual designs and budgets for funding applications, ensures compliance with funder design requirements after awards, and assists with construction underwriting for financial partners. The position is hybrid and based in the Central Ohio office. It reports to the Director of Construction and Development Services and requires travel to housing sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent architecture or construction experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in pre-construction management.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
Ability to create and effectively manage multiple budgets and schedules.
Ability to work with varied stakeholders to build consensus and achieve positive outcomes.
Ability to create and manage project tracking and analysis documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and Excel.
Willingness and ability to travel 15% to housing sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multi-family housing.
LEED for Homes Accreditation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Access.

Responsibilities

Lead development of building design scope with the Architect of Record, within project budget, during funding application and pre-construction phases.
Review pre-construction scope and design against PCNA, application scoring requirements, National Church Residences Design Standards, LEED or green commitments, Platform for Services goals, and other project requirements.
Become familiar with funding agency requirements for design- and construction-related pre-application information and participate in agency site walk-throughs or meetings regarding scope and cost assessment.
Visit project sites with the Architect of Record to assess work scope and each project’s attributes and limitations.
Manage selection of the Architect of Record and General Contractor for each funding application and project.
Maintain funding application submission and pre-construction budgets for third-party services, including architecture, engineering, reports, testing, LEED or green services, accessibility and envelope consulting, and other required services.
Maintain funding application and pre-construction schedules, and develop construction phasing schedules with the Relocation Project Leader to meet budget and constructability requirements.
Manage, update, and maintain National Church Residences Design Standards and ensure Architect of Record compliance.
Coordinate with lending and application partners on application and pre-closing requirements.
Attend project pre-closing task-list meetings, required governmental agency meetings, and project-specific LEED or green meetings.
Prepare and provide the project Underwriting Committee fact sheet for presentation and approval one week before each meeting.
Manage LEED for Homes or green project registration, consultants, expectations, budgets, and Architect, General Contractor, and other compliance during pre-construction.
Work with the Acquisition & Development project developer to transmit Part I of the Environmental Workbook information to the Architect of Record for inclusion in the project scope, contract documents, and construction budget.
Manage funding application and pre-construction requirements and deliverables accurately and on time, while maintaining high-quality design across the project pipeline and meeting deadlines and budgets.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage with three plan options.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account or employer-funded Health Savings Account.
Fertility and family-building support, weight management, and chronic condition support.
Paid parental leave at 100% for four weeks.
Dental and vision coverage.
Company-provided life and AD&D insurance and disability coverage.
Supplemental life and AD&D, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage.
Dependent care and transportation and parking Flexible Spending Accounts.
Well-being programs, including an enhanced EAP with mental health and work-life support, tobacco cessation, and rewards and reimbursements of up to $1,000 per year.
Retirement savings plan with immediate company funding at 3%, increasing up to 5% over time, and an additional company match up to 5% when the employee contributes.
Tuition expense reimbursement.
Paid time off and 9 paid holidays.