Preconstruction Manager

Swinerton•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$117,500 - $195,800

About The Position

The Preconstruction Manager manages, coordinates, and delivers the preconstruction phases of projects while providing technical leadership. The role supervises preconstruction team members and support staff, develops and reviews estimates and schedules, and oversees risk, cost, bidding, and preconstruction budgets. It also supports business development and client relationships and coordinates the transition from preconstruction to project operations.

Requirements

A degree in engineering, construction management, or architecture, or equivalent experience.
5–8 years of field construction experience, including supervisory skills.
Leadership ability.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving ability and a strong sense of urgency.
Drafting and computer skills.
Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
Thorough understanding of project management control systems, including scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement, and business development.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, manage, and supervise subordinate preconstruction team members and support staff.
Prepare and analyze cost models during design development and/or bidding.
Ensure a preliminary construction schedule is developed for each estimate.
Produce progress estimates at design milestones; evaluate material and system costs; review document progress and coordination; and build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships.
Ensure estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect project requirements.
Plan and lead preconstruction strategy meetings regarding the project or estimate approach.
Ensure potential risk factors are evaluated and reviewed with senior management.
Prepare variance reports that clearly identify changes to estimates.
Create detailed schedules for design, approval, estimating, and purchasing activities.
Provide clear scopes of work to bidders and prequalify bidders.
Review documents and advise on constructability and value analysis.
Participate in proposals for new business and presentations to clients.
Provide monthly cost analysis for active preconstruction assignments and manage preconstruction department budgets.
Organize and lead transition meetings between project operations and preconstruction teams.
Establish and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients; meet client needs before contract execution; and provide advice, liaison, and planning to current and future clients.
Assist with studies, materials, methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required.
Review and approve estimates and schedules for assigned negotiated projects and/or hard-bid jobs.
Know and use the cost control system.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.