Preconstruction Manager

Granite Construction•The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary This position is responsible for managing preconstruction coordinators within the group and ensure support for those within the business units. Essential Job Accountabilities Manage identifying needs, developing resources and implementing preconstruction processes tailored to ensure the needs of the procurement at the project level to ensure proper execution. Support throughout the project life cycle (pursuit, preconstruction, and construction) and predominately, but not exclusively, on alternative procurement projects such as Design-Build (DB), Construction Manager/General Construction (CMGC), Construction Management At-Risk (CMAR), General Contractor/Construction Manager (GCCM) and Progressive Design-Build (PDB) to ensure the process flow is going smoothly. Manage a team of direct and indirect reports on projects and in regional businesses, to develop and implement best practices, systems, and procedures on projects throughout the Company that increase profitability and reduce risk. Advise the project team of the project’s prime contract, supporting documents, schedules, and budget as well as the agreement with the designer (including the design schedule and design budget) to ensure compliance and preparation of efficient execution throughout all phases of the project. Evaluate the Company’s needs for preconstruction resources, tools and processes and then develop and maintain those resources to increase capture rates and profitability on alternative procurement projects. Provide guidance and support to Project Executives and Preconstruction Coordinators with regards to alternative procurement strategy and proposal development to develop profitable back log for the Company. Monitor usage, promote through training, and provide recommendations for existing and emerging preconstruction software/programs to increase the Company’s technological abilities at project sites. Represent the Company at regional and national conferences, meetings, and associations for best practices, ensuring the Company is viewed as a leader in alternative procurement project delivery. Assign and allocate resources to projects and project pursuits throughout the company for projects that are matched to the Company’s need and strategic objectives. Manage budgets for preconstruction support that are in alignment with Company’s strategic plan. Develop and maintain relationships with engineering partners, owners, and industry partners ensuring the Company is viewed as a leader in alternative procurement project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, Civil Engineering or Engineering Management preferred
Registered Professional Engineering preferred
Master’s degree preferred
10+ years of experience in the heavy civil construction or design management
Management or supervisory experience required
Previous experience on multiple alternative procurement projects (DB, CMGC/CMAR, PDB)
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Strong managements skills
Strong quantity take-off skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of construction operations
Working knowledge of modeling software (such as Autodesk or Bentley software products)
Working knowledge of preconstruction software/programs (such as Agtek, Procore, Plangrid, Power BI and SharePoint)
Working knowledge of Cost and CPM Scheduling Systems
Estimating skills sufficient to allow comparison pricing of design alternatives at a conceptual stage
Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct
Valid driver’s license
Travel required

Responsibilities

Manage identifying needs, developing resources and implementing preconstruction processes tailored to ensure the needs of the procurement at the project level to ensure proper execution.
Support throughout the project life cycle (pursuit, preconstruction, and construction) and predominately, but not exclusively, on alternative procurement projects such as Design-Build (DB), Construction Manager/General Construction (CMGC), Construction Management At-Risk (CMAR), General Contractor/Construction Manager (GCCM) and Progressive Design-Build (PDB) to ensure the process flow is going smoothly.
Manage a team of direct and indirect reports on projects and in regional businesses, to develop and implement best practices, systems, and procedures on projects throughout the Company that increase profitability and reduce risk.
Advise the project team of the project’s prime contract, supporting documents, schedules, and budget as well as the agreement with the designer (including the design schedule and design budget) to ensure compliance and preparation of efficient execution throughout all phases of the project.
Evaluate the Company’s needs for preconstruction resources, tools and processes and then develop and maintain those resources to increase capture rates and profitability on alternative procurement projects.
Provide guidance and support to Project Executives and Preconstruction Coordinators with regards to alternative procurement strategy and proposal development to develop profitable back log for the Company.
Monitor usage, promote through training, and provide recommendations for existing and emerging preconstruction software/programs to increase the Company’s technological abilities at project sites.
Represent the Company at regional and national conferences, meetings, and associations for best practices, ensuring the Company is viewed as a leader in alternative procurement project delivery.
Assign and allocate resources to projects and project pursuits throughout the company for projects that are matched to the Company’s need and strategic objectives.
Manage budgets for preconstruction support that are in alignment with Company’s strategic plan.
Develop and maintain relationships with engineering partners, owners, and industry partners ensuring the Company is viewed as a leader in alternative procurement project delivery.

Benefits

paid holidays
sick leave
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
special programs for musculoskeletal health
mental wellness
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.
Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.