Preconstruction Manager

Swinerton Builders • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for the management, coordination, and delivery of the preconstruction phases of projects, providing technical leadership throughout the process. This role involves overseeing the work of subordinate preconstruction members and support staff, preparing and analyzing cost models, and ensuring that all estimates are accurate and complete. The Preconstruction Manager will also lead strategy meetings, evaluate risk factors, and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.

Requirements

• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience.
• Field construction experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills).
• Leadership ability.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency.
• Drafting and computer skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement, and business development).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of subordinate preconstruction members and support staff.
• Prepare and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period.
• Assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate.
• Produce progress estimates at design milestones and evaluate material and system costs.
• Review document progress and coordination, and build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Ensure that estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project.
• Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate.
• Evaluate and review potential risk factors with senior management.
• Responsible for variance reports to identify changes to the estimate.
• Create realistic and detailed schedules for all design, approval, estimating, and purchasing activities.
• Provide clear scopes of work to all bidders and pre-qualify bidders.
• Act as document reviewer and advisor for constructability and value analysis.
• Participate in preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients.
• Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage the preconstruction department budgets.
• Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team.
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients.
• Meet client's needs prior to contract execution.
• Assist in the preparation of studies, materials, methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required.
• Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned, negotiated projects and/or hard bid jobs.
• Know and use cost control system.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree