Preconstruction Manager

Swinerton•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Preconstruction Manager manages, coordinates, and delivers the preconstruction phases of projects while providing technical leadership. The role oversees preconstruction team members and support staff, develops and reviews estimates and schedules, evaluates project risks, and supports constructability, value analysis, procurement planning, and business development. It also builds and maintains client, subcontractor, and vendor relationships and coordinates the transition from preconstruction to project operations.

Requirements

Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience.
Five to eight 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 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 actual project requirements.
Plan and lead preconstruction strategy meetings about the project or estimate approach.
Ensure potential risk factors are evaluated and reviewed with senior management.
Prepare variance reports that clearly identify estimate changes.
Create realistic, detailed schedules for design, approvals, estimating, and purchasing activities.
Provide clear scopes of work to bidders and pre-qualify 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 new 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.