Sr. Preconstruction Manager
About The Position
Working at Knobelsdorff (KE) means joining a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services. The company, founded in 1988, offers challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities for skill development and hands-on experience across various industries, including industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions. KE fosters a culture that values contributions, supports growth, and celebrates team members. The Sr. Preconstruction Manager, also referred to as a Portfolio Manager, is responsible for managing commercial relationships and overseeing the Preconstruction Teams’ project advancement. This role involves developing accurate estimates, proposals, planning, and procurement activities, in close coordination with operations, engineering, and project management teams. The Portfolio Manager ensures developer expectations for design and schedule are met, and projects are optimally planned for successful execution. Strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of design and execution practices, and the ability to foster collaboration are essential. This role leads the preconstruction process, ensuring consistency with company values and project planning, including manpower forecasting, leveraging developer pipelines for volume opportunities, and resolving project challenges. The manager also liaises with contractors, end users, and owners to ensure project scopes and expectations are met before construction begins.
Requirements
- Proven working experience in utility grade photovoltaic project management.
- Previous success with managing a team and providing direction.
- Ability to oversee and report progress daily to the leadership team, to ensure the projects are completed on time.
- Experience with Project Management and resource coordination, to include: estimating, planning, scheduling, cost management, materials/purchasing, operations and maintenance, and client-facing.
- Ability to develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as the project team.
- Ability to meet with clients to take capture project details and clarify specific requirements of each project.
- Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
- Experience with tracking project performance, analyzing the project upon completion with short- and long-term milestones.
- Ability to delegate project tasks to project team members, based on individual strengths, skill sets and experience.
- Ability to work on tight deadlines under pressure.
- Competency in Microsoft applications included Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Manage project files, drawings, documents & records in our project system.
- Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Willing to work on some out-of-town projects.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead the preconstruction team, including project managers, assistant project managers, procurement managers and other roles supporting the planning and execution of work.
- Manage and support commercial relationships with existing and new customers.
- Direct the hiring process and provide input on terminations for preconstruction team members.
- Coach, train, and mentor preconstruction staff.
- Stay informed of relevant regulations and codes, ensuring all preconstruction activities align with legal and safety standards.
- Ownership of project pipelining activities for project portfolio(s)/developer(s)
- Ensure precon team is driving project actions needed to keep critical path moving
- Internal communication and visibility of long-term critical path plan/impacts
- Customer engagement to drive continuous project flow and show capacity
- Oversee full life-cycle preconstruction operations, including estimates, proposals, and project planning.
- Ensure that design changes impacting budget are tracked through the preconstruction phase and properly managed.
- Review and approve project estimates, budgets, and schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with the operations team to manage project handovers and ensure alignment between preconstruction planning and execution.
- Oversee subcontractor/vendor negotiations and procurement to ensure best value.
- Oversee project kick-off meetings to align project teams on scope, budget, and timeline.
- Ensure preconstruction processes and best practices are consistently followed across projects.
- Support resource planning efforts through project and portfolio forecasting and communication.
- Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals and presentations for new project pursuits.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
- HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with competitive company match
- Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
- Paid weekly with competitive wages
- PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
- Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
