Preconstruction Manager

GCS-SIGAL•Washington, DC

About The Position

GCS-SIGAL seeks out challenging, rewarding projects, and creative problem solvers to help us build them. We specialize in general contracting, pre-construction, design-build, and sustainable construction. We take on a variety of projects including base building, renovation, historic modernization, and tenant interior construction. Position Overview The Preconstruction Manager (PCM) at GCS-SIGAL utilizes their well-rounded construction experience to scope, estimating, and bidding construction projects lead the bidding for both conceptual and hard-bid estimates, including creation or review of conceptual drawings, budgets, preliminary schedules, value engineering, and constructability reviews for a variety of project types.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or related experience
5+ years of experience in estimating or preconstruction commercial construction projects
Deep understanding of Budget/Estimate organization and the project life cycle in the commercial construction market
Familiarity with the DC metro AEC market
Experience with K-12, multifamily, and Design-Build projects
Able to present pricing information to clients
Able to quickly assemble Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) budgets for clients
Desire to build strong relationships with local trade partners and design consultants
Able to use quantity take-off software
Able to organize and lead productive meetings with stakeholders, design teams, and subcontractors to move projects forward
Strong attention to detail
Able to proactively identify and solves challenges
Highly organized with an ability to oversee multiple projects and ensure deadlines are met
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Leverages leadership skills to set strategies and drive projects to completion
Proven ability to multi-task in a high volume, time sensitive, and deadline driven environment
Knowledgeable of principles of architecture, engineering, and construction
Strong technical, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to read specifications, plan designs, and details
Knowledge of the RFP and bidding processes
Math and analytical skills regarding cost and pricing
Working knowledge of Procore, construction project management software
Proficient with Microsoft office particularly Microsoft Excel
Experience interfacing with clients, architects, owners, and subcontractors

Responsibilities

Lead pursuits through the preconstruction process, from contract, to turnover, to operations
Coordinate RFP responses and pursuits with Estimating, Marketing, and Operations teams
Bring new pursuits to GCS-SIGAL
Provide value engineering suggestions and guidance to project teams
Collaborate with in-house and out-of-house subject matter experts
Prepare/Review detailed scope sheets for trade contractor bidding
Perform quantity take-offs and scope sheets for a variety of building components and systems
Review and analyze trade contractor proposals for price, scope, and fit for the project
Collaborate with estimating team to ensure complete and accurate budget development
Develop and/or QC project schedules during the preconstruction phase
Oversee preparation of owner deliverables (e.g. GMP summaries, Qualifications, Allowances)
Identify key decisions needed from project stakeholders to maintain project schedules
Understand and lead the permitting process
Communicate clearly and affectively to clients, architects, owners, and subcontractors
Prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications, and RFP’s
Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets for multiple upcoming projects
Analytically review project documents to develop well-written RFIs and identify potential scope gaps and design omissions
Develop subcontractor relationships by attending industry networking events and visiting individual subcontractor offices to develop and maintain relationships
Assist operations with change orders and proposal development
Evaluate bid specifications and drawings
Attend pre-bid meetings and/or site visits
Participate in the interview process as required by some projects for award
Maintain qualified subcontractor bidders list
Minimize job costs by communicating scopes of work with subcontractors and vendors
Identify potential project risks
Work closely with the marketing department to prepare RFP responses
Develop and manage new and existing clients by providing them with value through preconstruction efforts