Pre-Construction Manager

Bryan Construction•Colorado Springs, CO

65d•$100,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Actively participates in project procurement. Works closely with BD and Marketing departments. Plans, coordinates, schedules and directs the preconstruction activities for a project(s). Administers the complete project budget. Establishes work assignments for BCI project team members. Responsible for all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness. Presents preconstruction updates to the client. Responsible for Final GMP. Responsible for work of subordinates. This role can set out of any of Bryan Construction's Colorado offices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field: or workplace equivalent experience.
Extensive relevant experience in preconstruction management, specifically on commerical construction projects.
Familiarity with major market segments such as commercial building, renovations, facility services, education, and multi-family housing.
Previous experience as a primary preconstruction lead on projects independently.
Familiarity with design/build, design/assist, lump sum, CM/GC, and GMP delivery methods.
Strong knowledge of construction processes, cost estimation, and project management software.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of relevant Pre-Construction and/or estimating experience in the construction industry.
Background in project management focusing on procurement, buyout processes, and scheduling.
Proficiency using MS Excel, On-Screen Take-Off, ProCore, Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

Develop an effective network of professionals (Owner, Architects, Engineers)
Be a skilled Team Builder – internal and external leadership
Have excellent estimating and scheduling skills
Listen, question and understand the clients’ needs and achieve success
Have excellent presentation skills – strong communicator
Review complete RFP and formulate an effective/winning strategy for BCI
Establish the proper cost for General Conditions – utilize strategic thinking
Assist BD/Marketing in preparing the response to the RFP
Actively participates in interview preparations
Know the strengths and weaknesses of the competition – determine BCI’s advantage
Skillful at project interviews – strong communicator
Interview follow up or debriefing
Main client interface during preconstruction
Have working knowledge of various contracts (DB, Owner-Contractor, Contractor-Sub | Owner-Architect - AIA, DIB, AGC)
Evaluate the current status of the project – where is the team at and what is left to do?
Identify project activities for the team. Issue and update project schedule (Owners, Architect, BCI, include Qwest, Excel Energy, Bldg Dept, other)
Attend all design meetings and develop your role into a key leadership position
Have working knowledge of building codes
Evaluate design relative to cost, schedule and direct the team to desired results
Responsible for all estimating functions from conceptual to full CDs
Be responsible for subordinate estimator (when assigned) on larger projects
Drive the preconstruction schedule, from land procurement to construction to ensure project success, both internal and external
Participates and submits final constructability reports
Investigate the requirements of public authorities. Schedule activities, assign responsibility, and achieve results
Manage the complete project budget for the Owner (if necessary or requested)
Using all your skills, influence the design team toward a cost effective design for owner and BCI
A Team Builder – Establish responsibilities and manage the BCI precon team
Responsible for the GMP
Soft skills – friendly, positive attitude, persuasive, convincing, professional
Maintain relationships – follow up and keep the relationships alive and healthy
Attend industry conferences, seminars (1-2-3 per year) – know more than your client
Understand the development and approval process for municipalities and architectural review boards
Work, collaborate and understand Owner, Architects and Engineers
Creates the original DD estimate
Reviews the design with the Project Team for any constructability issues
Works with the Project Team to create a value engineering list (Pending Decided Items)
Works with the Project Team to create a wish list of items the team would like to see in the project (Pending Decided Items)
Attends weekly design review meetings to maintain budget and provide constructability expertise
Coordinates bidding and subcontractor selection and pricing review with the Group Leader throughout the DD and CD completion
Assists the Group Leader in scope evaluation for the subcontracting process
Throughout the construction of the project assists management with estimating as is needed
Coordinate with project team at the start of and throughout construction on sequencing and construction methods assumed during pro-construction planning