Preconstruction Manager

Suffolk Construction • San Francisco, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests, providing value across the entire project lifecycle through construction management services and complementary business lines. They integrate data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through their Seamless Platform to connect design, construction, and operations for smarter, more predictable results. Suffolk is a national company with over $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices. They manage complex projects in healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. The Preconstruction Manager's primary responsibility is to manage construction opportunities through the RFP stage of estimating and preconstruction, through buyout and purchasing, before handing the project to Operations. This role involves heavy coordination with Corporate Operational leadership and resources, as well as the Estimating team, to submit comprehensive proposals and manage the proposal development between all stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field desired
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Construction
• Estimating and scheduling experience desired
• Experience using computer-based estimating systems desired
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Adept at problem-solving in a manner that avoids conflicts between parties
• Represent the company in a positive manner
• Coordinate the responsibilities of others in the preparation of estimates and budgets
• Understand client-specific standards

Nice To Haves

• Preferred multidisciplinary experience in several (but not all) of the following areas: Preconstruction, Estimating, and Operations

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all project pursuit and pre-construction deliverables from commencement of project pursuit with Corporate, Operational leadership and Estimating
• Review project documentation for quality, content, and constructability
• Identify all required deliverables for the project pursuit / pre-construction effort, and make assignments to the appropriate internal/external stakeholder
• Manage the project pursuit / pre-construction effort timeline, setting deadlines as required to ensure an on time and quality deliverable to the client
• Coordinate with corporate marketing to develop proposal documents as required
• Actively manage the client during the project pursuit / pre-construction effort and maintain a strong relationship throughout to help ensure success
• Assure potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with management
• Coordinate constructability resolutions and request pricing of alternative design concepts
• Ensure preliminary construction schedules are developed in accordance with estimates
• Review cost models during the pre-construction and bidding period
• Assist with contract documents
• Consult with Operation leadership, scheduling, estimating, legal, cost control, and procurement activities
• Monitor design progress for compliance with defined cost, schedule, and quality criteria for the purpose of revising proposals and coordinating resolution of constructability issues during design

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles
• Access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits
• Dental, and vision insurance plans
• Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care
• Generous paid time off
• 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance
• Tax deferred savings accounts
• 10 backup daycare days each year
• Short- and long-term disability
• Commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree