Senior Preconstruction Manager
About The Position
A Senior Preconstruction Manager leads and manages multiple projects with a team of preconstruction managers and shared resources, delivering preconstruction services from initial program design through completion of final construction documents. The work may include feasibility studies, budget estimates from conceptual design through final bidding, comparative studies, value engineering, and presentations to internal and external clients. The role leads by example and represents The HITT Way. The Senior Preconstruction Manager provides complete preconstruction services to clients and operations teams with minimal oversight, leads multiple project teams in bid and budget deliverables, and directly supervises preconstruction managers, assistant managers, and project engineers. The role typically reports to the Vice President of Preconstruction or Preconstruction Executive and participates in hiring and termination processes. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package. For New York City, the stated base salary range is $150,700 to $205,700; compensation may vary in other cities and states. Salary determination is based on the candidate’s professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of related commercial construction work experience.
- Has served as the lead preconstruction manager on several projects.
- Has led others as a team leader and worked to develop and coach others.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Experience with On Screen Take-off (OST).
- Experience with Adobe products, including Bluebeam.
- Ability to prepare and analyze pricing proposals using market and regional conditions, historical data, material escalation, internal estimates, and subcontractor input.
- Ability to manage design and preconstruction phases with owners, design teams, consultants, and operations teams.
- Knowledge of building systems and opportunities to control or reduce costs.
- Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications and identify missing elements.
- Understanding of project scheduling (P6), project phasing, and logistical planning.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of geotechnical reports.
- Understanding of building code and LEED requirements.
- Leadership, decision-making, initiative, integrity, flexibility, collaboration, customer service, time management, and respectful conduct.
- Ability to recognize quality and implement HITT and contractual quality standards.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and help others prioritize.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple projects with preconstruction managers and shared team resources.
- Execute preconstruction services from initial program design through completion of final construction documents.
- Prepare feasibility studies, budget estimates from conceptual design through final bidding, comparative studies, and value-engineering analyses, and present findings to internal and external clients.
- Provide complete preconstruction services to clients and operations teams with minimal oversight.
- Lead multiple project teams in all aspects of bid and budget deliverables.
- Directly supervise preconstruction managers, assistant managers, and project engineers.
- Prepare and analyze pricing proposals using current market and regional conditions, historical data, material escalation, internal estimates, and subcontractor input.
- Manage the design and preconstruction phase with owners, design teams, consultants, and HITT operations to move projects into construction.
- Present to and interview with clients, including strategic preparation.
- Review construction drawings and specifications and identify missing elements to provide complete proposals.
- Coach, train, and educate preconstruction team members.
- Sustain existing client relationships and develop new client relationships.
- Participate in hiring and termination processes.
- Lead by example and personify The HITT Way.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Premium health care coverage, including vision and dental.
- Employer-matched 401(k).
- Wellness reimbursement program.
- Paid holidays and time off.
- Other voluntary benefits and leave types.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
