Preconstruction Manager

Hardy • Birmingham, AL

112d

About The Position

Hardy Corporation is a large, family-owned business, based in Birmingham, AL. The company has been installing excellence in commercial HVAC and Plumbing since 1943. Hardy follows the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). This position involves engaging with customers to understand their needs and seeking solutions for them, while also leveraging insights from others to solve difficult problems.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Database Estimation Software (Quotesoft preferred).
• Ability to comprehend complex written and verbal instructions.
• Able to clearly communicate in written and verbal English.
• Unencumbered US Driver's license.
• Eligible to work in U.S.
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, or a construction related field, or at least 10 years MEP field experience.
• Minimum of three (5+ for Senior Level) years of experience in commercial construction.
• Proven track record of sales or estimating abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships and vendor partnerships.
• Secure project opportunities to support Construction and Special Project operational needs.
• Review engineering designs and estimates to assure client expectations are achieved.
• Maintain business opportunity pipeline.
• Coordinate with key internal and external personnel to develop appropriate understanding of project requirements.
• Mentor subordinate personnel in professional development.
• Regularly participate in presentations to secure new work.
• Oversee preparation of detailed estimates, schematic, design development, construction.
• Participate in value engineering process to align project scope to clients' budgets.
• Prepare and analyze cost models during Design development.
• Lead in the solicitation process to ensure proper bid coverage.
• Coordinate the assembly of the preconstruction material for presentation purposes to the owner.
• Have a working knowledge of material unit costs, systems square foot costs and total building square foot costs.
• Coordinate projects with preconstruction members and support staff.
• Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes and working rules.
• Visit on-going projects to verify status of estimate versus project status, meet with the project operations team, view work in place for experience and comparison to estimates.
• Understand the bid/Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) process as it relates to a project's financial success.
• Ensure completion of manpower projections for future construction and Special Projects.
• Interact with general contractors, owners, design professionals, company associates, and other parties with positive results.
• Effectively communicate with both written and verbal skills.
• Be an advocate of Hardy with current and potential customers, and other stakeholders.
• Implement industry best practices to maximize profitability and client sustainability.
• Ensure that Hardy is providing a high level of service to potential and current customers or clients.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills by identifying problems and providing solutions.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Health insurance
• 401k
• 7.5 paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees