Preconstruction Manager

Blue Ridge Executive Search•Windsor, CO

16h

About The Position

The Preconstruction Manager directs and implements company processes and procedures for work acquisition, while leading the preconstruction and estimating teams. The role is accountable for team productivity, deadlines, process compliance, quality, and a positive, client-focused approach. It also supports the Executive Manager by identifying estimating details and inefficiencies and helping implement functional improvements. Working with team members, the Preconstruction Manager acts as Chief Estimator on pursuits, leads estimate reviews and bid meetings, and presents organized deliverables to clients. The position coordinates with clients, designers, operations, estimating, and subcontractors; supports design and cost decisions; manages preconstruction schedules, budgets, risks, and project documentation; and helps secure projects through proposals, interviews, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

Communicate with the Executive Manager and teams regarding preconstruction and estimating work, and maintain communication through the chain of command.
Mentor and develop the preconstruction acquisition team, ensuring team members have the training and tools needed to succeed.
Coordinate teams to complete work on time, meet deadlines, follow processes, and maintain a positive, client-focused attitude.
Direct and implement company work-acquisition processes and procedures; meet process schedule and quality goals and systemize operations for consistency and efficiency.
Select and develop project staff and help team members become self-sustaining in their roles.
Improve the customer experience during preconstruction.
Assist the Executive Manager with estimating details, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing process improvements.
Act as Chief Estimator on pursuits, particularly negotiated and Design-Build projects with a post-award preconstruction period.
Lead internal estimate reviews and bid-process meetings.
Present complete, organized deliverables to clients in accordance with company guidelines and client requirements.
Attend and represent the company at design and coordination meetings; lead meetings when assigned, maintain action logs, and assign responsibility for outstanding items.
Maintain scope-issues logs and compile pricing, with estimating support as needed.
Prepare or oversee preconstruction schedules, coordinate internal department input, interface with clients and designers on schedules, and communicate schedule changes to internal departments.
Provide technical support and prepare estimates as required.
Support project sales, RFP and RFQ responses, negotiated-bid interviews, and interview preparation; assist Marketing with proposal responses.
Develop value alternatives that consider cost, schedule, maintenance, and life-cycle implications; oversee input from subcontractors and internal departments.
Address design gaps in incomplete documents for estimating and ensure estimators have current design information.
Prepare and submit contract documents to the Executive Manager for legal and risk reviews; prepare project qualifications and assumptions aligned with contractual requirements; assist with prequalification.
Oversee budget control during preconstruction and assist project teams with design decisions and solution development.
Review or prepare project construction schedules and ensure timely preparation and coordination of General Conditions with trade packages.
Maintain consistent deliverables in the approved format and manage project risks, defining them for the executive team.
Serve as liaison among operations, estimating, and design management.
Develop relationship-management plans with clients and key stakeholders; build and maintain relationships with architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
Attend industry events and represent the company professionally.
Maintain knowledge of project cost elements by bid package and/or cost per square foot.
Set up, manage, and maintain project buyout logs.
Prepare and manage production of Exhibit A for subcontracts.