Preconstruction Manager

Big-D Construction•Boise, ID

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preconstruction Manager provides leadership to the preconstruction project team from concept through final completion of construction. They ensure our construction team supports the preconstruction process and provides the continuity of management as the project moves into construction. They consistently produce solutions to complex preconstruction and construction problems and is a master at integrating teams that collaborate and achieve the goals of our clients, company and team. Their experience and expertise facilitates our proactive approach to managing the overall project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or equivalent experience
Must have at least 10 years working with a commercial general contractor
At least 5 years working in the preconstruction process as a Sr. Estimator or Chief Estimator
Proven experience managing preconstruction for a wide range of commercial projects

Responsibilities

Engage in all preconstruction aspects of the project from proposal through turnover to ensure consistency an overall success
Provide overall leadership and accountability of the project preconstruction team
Provide oversight and management of all preconstruction processes and procedures and utilization of tools to ensure consistency throughout the project
Interact with the construction team to execute the strategy for project planning and delivery of cost, schedule, safety, and quality throughout the duration of the project.
Understand the critical path and material delivery needs so that trades and project specific requirements are procured correctly so as not to impact the schedule
Stay engaged with team members and subcontractors to escalate issues to your supervisor if needed for a timely resolution
Provide documentation of project issues when needed
Coordinate and manage the creation of the “Preliminary” Project Schedule understanding Operational and Market constraints
Take an active role in your personal development by engaging in new opportunities and challenges.
Understand all aspects of the prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, insurance, bonding and contractual risks
Oversee and approval of all subcontract awards
Manage procurement risks with the Preconstruction Director through team communication and the development of strategies to deal with those risks
Rigorously manage and adhere to subcontractor prequalification and award protocols
Review and edit prime contract to ensure previously decided upon “deal points” actually make it into the contract
Be an active participant in all forecast meetings, hold the team accountable and be on the lookout for POP!
Report to the Preconstruction Director the outcome of each forecast meeting
Take ownership of buyout issues and take action in identifying a solution even if discovered after turnover
Engage with the design team to foster a collaborative and productive team environment
Understand and influence design and the design schedule
Keep the owner and design team updated as to how design decisions impact the project cost and schedule
Gather and internalize general technical construction knowledge such as building types, building codes, building systems, LEED/sustainable design and construction, etc.
Attend and actively participate in design and other project meetings, both with the client and the A/E
Update the preconstruction schedule regularly to support the preconstruction effort and utilize it to effectively execute the plan with the entire tea
Identify areas of scope gap and ensure these are tracked and managed
Gather and maintain expert knowledge in current market unit price data
Address subcontract language issues arising from trade contractor reviews and work with Preconstruction Director and Project Director to bring them to closure
Develop a project specific Request For Proposal for distribution to subcontractors including but not limited to instructions to bidders, contract documents, logistics, phasing, schedule, bid forms for pricing and schedule, and a list of documents. Engage the construction team.
Oversee and ensure subcontractor interviews are being effectively conducted and involve the construction team
Know the project scope and special requirements and ensure these are communicated to the bidding subcontractors and procured timely and correctly
Resolve all subcontractor exceptions/comments to the subcontract agreement prior to making a trade award.
Take complete ownership of the Turnover and Job Set-up process.
Ensure the Unsecured Items list is as minimal as possible through complete buyout
Review and approve all subcontract/PO/PSA scopes of work before delivering to the construction team