Preconstruction Manager - Mission Critical

Big-D Careers•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Big-D Mission Critical is looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Manager to join the growing team in Salt Lake City, UT. This is a great opportunity to continue your career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employ exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy. Big-D Mission Critical is looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Manager to join the growing team in Salt Lake City, UT. The Preconstruction Manager holds a critical leadership position, overseeing and managing Mission Critical projects, with a specific focus on data centers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field) preferred
8+ years working in the preconstruction process as a Sr. Estimator, Chief Estimator, or Project Manager
Able to provide coaching with team members day to day
Ability to focus on preconstruction processes and procedures
Ability to understand and influence design and the design schedule
Ability to present to large and small groups, in-person and virtually
Great at building and maintaining relationships with clients and team members
Ability to communicate at a high level
Good time management skills and excellent attention to detail
Design Management Skills
Understanding of Construction Cost and is aware of current market conditions
Excellent computer skills, especially with Estimating software
In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices
Understands all aspects of contracts, purchase orders, insurance, bonding and contractual risks

Responsibilities

Oversees the estimating process.
Sets the project up for overall success.
Proves value analysis solutions (systems options), including cost/schedule impacts
Establishes and maintains strong relationships with the owner, designer, and subcontractors
Is the lead contact with client and architect
Develops and maintains pre-construction schedule
Ensures a smooth transition from pre-construction to construction
Serves as the liaison between estimators and owners
Develops strong and long-lasting relationships with clients by understanding what is important to them
Markets the company to the owner and architectural team; engages the Business Development Department in pursuing future opportunities
Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Provides estimating and pricing on an assigned or multiple projects.
Submits requests to architects and /or owners to obtain clarifications and answers to questions.
Presents estimates to the owner in a clean and clear format.
Provides all estimate breakouts required by the bid documents, the client, or Big-D personnel.
Estimates complete concrete general requirements or conditions, including demolition, earthwork, crane needs, ready-mix adjustments, steel embeds and rough carpentry.
Reviews and prices all items before others see it.
Establishes a rough draft schedule of the project in order to develop estimate pricing, general conditions, and concrete general requirement.
Provides estimate for project general conditions, as requested.
Sets up the recap on the project, as requested.
Reviews established budget estimate and bid and assists the project manager and job cost accountant with setting up the proper codes and organization of the job cost report.
Transmits to the owners and architects the appropriate estimate summaries, recapitulations, and general conditions, etc., in a PDF format using Bluebeam.