Senior Preconstruction Manager

HITT Contracting Inc. • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

A Senior Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading and managing multiple projects working with a team of preconstruction managers, and shared team resources to deliver exceptional deliverables to our clients. In his/her duty they will be responsible for the day to day execution to provide preconstruction services from initial program design phase until final construction documents are complete for assigned projects. This may include feasibility studies, budget estimates from conceptual design to final bidding, comparative studies, value engineering and presentation of the same to both internal and external clients. As a leader, a senior preconstruction manager should lead by example and personify The HITT Way.

Requirements

• At least (7) years of related commercial construction work experience
• Has been the lead preconstruction manager on several projects
• Has led others as team leader and has worked to develop and coach others
• Software proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, with high level of proficiency using Excel
• Software proficiency: On Screen Take-off (OST)
• Software proficiency: Adobe products, including Bluebeam
• Ability to prepare and analyze pricing proposals to include current market and regional conditions, historical data, material escalation, internal estimate and subcontractor input in order to provide complete and accurate estimates to our clients.
• Ability to successfully manage the design and preconstruction phase with all stakeholders including owners, design team, consultants and HITT operations to move the project into the construction phase.
• Ability to present and interview with clients, including strategic preparation.
• Fully understand all building systems and opportunities to control or reduce costs.
• Understand construction drawings and specifications and identify missing elements to provide complete proposals.
• Understand project scheduling (P6), phasing and logistical planning of projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understand geotechnical reports.
• Understand Building Code and LEED Requirements.
• Leadership - is a leader and knowledge holder of the projects.
• Decision-making – facilitates the decision-making process.
• Positive attitude & Passion – exhibits a can-do, positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry.
• Self-motivated and proactive – takes initiative and seeks responsibility.
• Integrity - behaves consistently with The HITT Way.
• Self-development – seeks continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities.
• Quality – has ability to recognize quality and implements HITT and contractual quality standards.
• Flexibility – is flexible with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means and methods and can “roll with the punches” the construction world produces.
• Teamwork and Collaboration – can work collaboratively with people of various backgrounds and styles.
• Customer service-oriented and is committed to going above the “normal” call of duty.
• Respectful – is punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing multiple projects working with a team of preconstruction managers, and shared team resources to deliver exceptional deliverables to our clients.
• Responsible for the day to day execution to provide preconstruction services from initial program design phase until final construction documents are complete for assigned projects.
• Conducting feasibility studies, budget estimates from conceptual design to final bidding, comparative studies, value engineering and presentation of the same to both internal and external clients.
• Leading multiple project teams in all aspects of bid and budget deliverables.
• Participating in the hiring and termination process.
• Preparing and analyzing pricing proposals to include current market and regional conditions, historical data, material escalation, internal estimate and subcontractor input in order to provide complete and accurate estimates to our clients.
• Successfully managing the design and preconstruction phase with all stakeholders including owners, design team, consultants and HITT operations to move the project into the construction phase.
• Coaching, training and educating preconstruction team members.
• Sustaining existing client relationships and developing new client relationships.
• Helping others prioritize tasks.

Benefits

• HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior