Preconstruction Manager - Industrial Construction

The Weitz Company•Cedar Rapids, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is seeking an Industrial Preconstruction Manager to be located out of our Cedar Rapids, IA office. Candidates must have previous industrial construction experience. The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for providing outstanding customer service and setting up medium-size to large, complex, projects up for success through delivery of preconstruction services, development and delivery of preconstruction services. Value should be provided to customers by leading the project team and design consultants, predicting cost and schedule, advocating for owners and seamlessly transitioning preconstruction services to the operations team. This role will provide oversight and leadership to assigned internal employees.

Requirements

Previous industrial construction experience
A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience of extensive estimating and/or project management in industrial-related construction field is required.
Proven history of leading, teaching, developing and mentoring others successfully.
Independent judgment, business acumen, client relations, negotiation, decision-making, conflict resolution, problem solving, effective internal and external communication, project management, team leadership, tact, adaptability and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for a Senior Preconstruction Manager.
Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret technical drawings.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Weitz core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to preconstruction.
Proficiency with operating systems and basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Timberline Estimating and the ability to learn other specific software.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or an industry related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Responsible for accuracy of all estimating, scheduling, strategy and communication throughout preconstruction process
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 trade partners, the operations and engineering team and design/build construction team 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 consequences associated
Drive standardization of operating practices, business processes and reporting among business units
Collaborate with operations, business development, preconstruction team members and other stakeholders to ensure projects are turned over for success with the expected level of profitability, and complete and accurate documentation is given at construction hand-off
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
Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors and co-workers; initiate third party relationships when opportunities arise
Lead preconstruction meetings, when appropriate
Adhere to all company policies, standards, and procedures
Other duties and projects as assigned