Senior Preconstruction Manager - Water/Wastewater

The Haskell Company•Atlanta, GA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for all preconstruction activities on large volume water projects, including developing preliminary budgets, value engineering, preconstruction schedules, procurement plan, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take-off and estimating, definition of bid package scopes, the subcontractor/supplier bidding process, evaluation of bids, presentation of detailed estimates of the work, evaluation of alternatives and comparative studies. Haskell is a nationally recognized "Top Workplace" where diverse perspectives and an inclusive mindset drive stronger results. Whether you are starting your career, expanding your experience, or leading the way, you will find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and designed to support your goals. Here you will have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging needed to grow your career your way, while making a real impact.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in accredited construction-related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent plus 10 years of experience; or 15 years of relevant experience in the construction industry
Water & Wastewater Construction experience
Experience in estimating, scheduling, budget/cost control, field supervision, financial reporting, client relationship, computer skills, interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Demonstrated success in managing construction projects/phases
Ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness
Demonstrated success in managing support staff
Knowledge of industry-standard bid practice, with design-build & CMAR delivery methods
Experience in cost estimating, project scheduling, budget/cost control, construction, client relationships (internal and external), strong subcontractor/vendor relationships/knowledge, computer skills, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of estimating software (preference given to Beck Destini, Accubid, Bluebeam, InSite, etc.).
Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Ability to understand owner/engineer requirements, with ability to work from conceptual information.
Proven success in managing preconstruction bid and proposal processes.
Ability to train others and supervise their work for quality and completeness.
Proven success in managing support staff.
Knowledge of industry standard bid practices.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal clients, external clients, and subcontractors.
Accountability: Accepting responsibility that entails anticipating/preventing problem areas stemming from one's actions, as well as resolving issues both within and outside the department/organization.
Customer Focus: Making service to internal and external customers a priority; focusing on exceeding customer expectations, not just meeting them; recognizes and values all key stakeholders; applies and develops service excellence skills.
Effective Communication: Listening to understand and appreciate; fostering open feedback; presenting information clearly and effectively in both one-on-one and small and large group settings; considering audience when preparing messages and choosing appropriate communication channels; creating and fostering open communication channels.
Execution/Empowerment: Demonstrating the ability to get results; managing competing demands in a dynamic environment with effective outcomes; identifying and creating contingency solutions to ensure timely execution.
Learning and Development: Considering learning new skills and increasing capabilities a high priority; taking action to address own and others' development needs, where appropriate; identifying learning gaps and opportunities to ensure comprehensive job technical competency; taking ownership of own development and skill enhancement.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of detailed construction cost estimates from conceptual design through final design, ensuring accuracy and completeness at every stage
Manage and mentor estimating personnel, providing direction, oversight, and professional development
Participate in design review meetings and help guide the design team throughout the preconstruction phase
Evaluate design options and recommend optimal solutions based on cost, constructability, engineering quality, and material availability
Monitor project scope, cost, and constructability during design development to align with project goals and budget
Lead pricing strategy efforts in partnership with the proposal leader, ensuring alignment on approach, expectations, and deliverables
Develop bid packages, manage subcontractor and vendor participation, and evaluate market pricing to ensure competitiveness
Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors
Review proposal milestone schedules with the pricing team, track progress, and ensure timely completion of estimates
Communicate estimate status, risks, and updates clearly to the proposal leader and key stakeholders
Support the development of construction schedules and overall project planning
Contribute to responses for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs)
Participate in client presentations, proposal interviews, and ongoing client engagement as needed
Train and develop preconstruction personnel while fostering a high-performing team environment
Maintain historical pricing data to inform future estimates and strategic decisions
Provide support to other departments and project teams as needed
Travel as needed
Manages a team of Preconstruction professionals to develop an internal estimate, engage subcontractors, analyze bids, and compile the final estimate.
Leads the development and adherence to preconstruction standards and processes.
Manages the professional development of direct reports.
Participates in design review meetings. Reviews and oversees scope, cost, and constructability during the design development phase.
Participates in or leads the Estimate Plan meeting. Ensures the strategy developed in the Estimate Plan is viable within time and resource constraints; considers multiple viewpoints to generate the winning strategy; and evaluates risks in a corporately responsible manner.
When serving in the Lead Estimator role, leads the team of estimators assigned to a specific proposal.
Ensures the estimating team has the tools, information, and resources necessary to achieve the Estimate Plan objectives. If any of these are lacking, is responsible for rectifying these deficiencies prior to estimate submission.
Coordinates with the Proposal Lead or Design Manager if established design milestones are not met.
Intervenes on specific Requests for Information (RFIs) if the Lead Estimator requires support.
Ability to identify risk issues and determine their order of magnitude.
Ability to perform conceptual estimates.
Performs final review of the clarification document.
Ensures the estimate complies with the Request for Proposals (RFP) documents.
Performs Preconstruction-only estimate reviews prior to operational reviews.
Participates in the estimate operational review meetings.
Evaluate Value Engineering options based on cost, schedule, and constructability. Provide a recommendation on the best solution.
Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors.
Develop a comprehensive subcontractor outreach and communication strategy, and ensure subcontractor contracting teams adhere to this strategy consistently. Ensure at least 3 quotes are received per bid package, unless otherwise agreed to by the Proposal Lead. Ensure only qualified subcontractors are considered in the final subcontractor selection.
Meet with local subcontractors as needed.
Organize, direct, or participate in pre-bid meetings, if required.
In conjunction with the Director of Preconstruction, develop process flows when necessary and ensure team members adhere to them.
Manage the development of standardized documents and ensure the use of such documents.
Ensure the subcontractor market has a positive experience with Haskell during the preconstruction phase. Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement, if necessary.
Identify subcontractors that possess a competitive advantage and develop key relationships to leverage these advantages.
Collaborate with the Business Diversity Coordinator when submitting proposals for federal or public sector agency projects, to develop a Small Business and/or Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WMBE) participation plan that meets project requirements.
Ensure the selected subcontractor constitutes a corporately responsible choice.
Assist the Project Director in the development of the Risk Register.
Assist in the development of the contract/bid book.
Ensure the budget submitted to the accounting department meets corporate cost coding standards.
Participate in scope review meetings, if applicable.
Assist in subcontractor selection.
Be responsible for gathering lessons learned during the preconstruction phase, if applicable.
Participate in the lessons learned meeting at project close. Understand budget variances (savings and overruns) and communicate these lessons learned to the preconstruction department.
Ensures a successful transfer from the preconstruction phase to the project team.
May assist the Project Management team in the vendor and subcontractor buy-out process.
May assist the Project Management team in change order management.
Is responsible for the development and ensures maintenance of the preferred subcontractor database.
Is responsible for the development and ensures maintenance of the bid form and bid package database.
Is responsible for the development and ensures maintenance of the cost history database.
Assists in the maintenance of the estimate database.
Trains Preconstruction personnel, Assistant Project Managers (APMs), Project Managers (PMs), and other personnel as needed.
Is responsible for the development and maintenance of the training program.
Conducts or assists in employee performance evaluations and participates in their professional development.
Meets with local subcontractors, attends bid site visits, and participates in conferences as needed.
Visits active construction projects as appropriate.
Manages preconstruction resources.
Coordinates with preconstruction professionals from other project execution groups to ensure consistency in systems, methods, processes, and standards. Receives and shares best practices across groups.
Performs other duties as assigned.