Pre-Construction Manager - AZCO (Appleton, WI)

Burns & McDonnell•Appleton, WI

48d

About The Position

The Pre-Construction Manager will collaborate with and motivate 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 Pre-Construction Manager supports the team as part of the pre-sell and positioning, as well as oversees the development of pre-construction projects from inception to completion. This position is responsible for overall preconstruction project execution and successful completion of preconstruction efforts on time and within budget.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 7 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 the 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.
Coordinate and implement preconstruction strategy with EPC PM, Preconstruction Manager, Estimating Director, Construction Directors, Department Managers, and Global Practice Managers to support preconstruction execution-plans and project success/execution on small to medium sized projects.
Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of preconstruction members and support staff.
Establish and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Lead preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients.
Attend and participate in business meetings, industry events, and conferences to promote our firm in the markets we serve.
Develop and maintain leads, review lead sources, and help guide the identification of pursuit targets.
Evaluate project material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, and build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships.
Plan and lead the Preconstruction Strategy Meeting on the approach to the project, bid solicitations, and estimate.
Lead and review potential risk factors and confirm they have been evaluated and approved with 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.
Lead the process of communicating and providing clear scopes of work to all subs/vendors and other trade partners, including pre-qualification of potential bidders.
Act as document reviewer and adviser for constructability and value analysis.
Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage the preconstruction department budgets.
Organize and lead the transitional process between the Project Execution team and the Preconstruction team and coordinate follow-up meetings.
Provide leadership and guidance in multiple facets of projects including safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.
Support internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as required.
Support the Project Execution team during procurement.
Lead and oversee 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, and train new project team members on these processes.
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.
Support the WBS for project cost control, cost reporting, and scheduling in conjunction with the Project Controls team as required.
Understand project permit requirements and regulations.
Lead and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
Lead and coordinate directly with engineering to establish the development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements.
Review take-offs to ensure comprehensive project planning and estimating, 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.
Support 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.
Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.