Preconstruction Manager

DPR Construction • Redwood City, CA

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About The Position

DPR Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Manager with at least 8+ years of commercial construction experience. MEP and civil, structural and architectural experience is preferred along with design build or integrated project delivery experience. Precon Managers will work primarily on negotiated commercial projects within our core markets: healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, life sciences and corporate office. In this role, you will work closely with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a commercial construction estimator preferably within the healthcare market.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
• Creative and innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis.
• Ability to identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues.
• Effective participation in team environment, with both external and internal teammates.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, estimating software (WinEst, Timberline or similar), take-off software (On-Screen Takeoff or similar), BIM tools (Revit, Assemble, etc.), project management software (CMiC or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
• A strong work ethic and a 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Handle the project from first estimate all the way through subcontracts being formalized.
• Look beyond the information that has been given, ask the right questions and provide a complete project cost evaluation.
• Be a collaborative and passionate advocate for customers, empowering and informing them throughout the project.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex issues related to cost, lead-times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.
• Make reliable predictions related to cost and be comfortable estimating across all scopes of work.
• Prepare detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility-level documentation.
• Develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout the design evolution.
• Assemble a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
• Collaborate with project team to establish necessary project parameters.
• Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages.
• Solicit bids, communicate with bidders, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and use bid tally sheets.
• Make subcontractor award recommendations to customer/owner and negotiate and finalize subcontracts with trade partners.
• Participate and often lead the preparation and presentation of cost/budget information to the customer/owner.
• Engage and develop business with new and existing customers.
• Lead and facilitate value engineering sessions with the project team and design team.
• Review construction contracts and identify key insurance and damages clauses.
• Lead, manage and motivate project teams during the preconstruction phase of a project.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees