Preconstruction Manager (235)

Preconstruction Manager

A Louisville-based construction firm is seeking a Preconstruction Manager with 10+ years of preconstruction experience to join their growing team.

Preconstruction Manager Responsibilities

• Responsible for conceptual, schematic, design development estimates, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMPs), and Lump Sum bidding.
• Estimating and lead estimating group on design phase cost estimates
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Develop and monitor the preconstruction budget for the project, with a focus on preconstruction recoveries, and provide financial updates monthly or as frequently as necessary.
• Coordinate and direct the estimating, scheduling, and purchasing functions as they relate to the preconstruction phase of project.
• Review and approve assumptions and clarifications.
• Build relationships with clients, developers, architects, engineers and subcontractors.
• Ability to formulate a unit price as needed.
• Proficient in scope analysis, ability to estimate deficiencies as needed.
• Create construction schedule for estimates
• Hard deadlines, and must be able to multi-task efficiently.

Preconstruction Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent of at least 2 years of formal engineering or architectural training or 10 years of construction experience.
• Experience with a variety of building construction types as well as heavy civil and concrete / rebar.
• Knowledge of accounting, estimating construction costs, purchasing, scheduling, engineering principles, various construction methods, and a general overall understanding of operation of different building systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Valid Driver License and ability to travel to job sites as needed (minimal travel).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Able to pass a drug screen and background check?
• Do you have experience preparing conceptual, schematic design, design development, GMP, and/or lump sum estimates? Please note all that you have experience with.
• Do you have experience leading or coordinating the preconstruction process, including estimating, scheduling, purchasing, design-team coordination, and subcontractor input?
• Please briefly describe the largest or most complex project you have been responsible for during preconstruction. Include the project type, approximate construction value, and your role.
• Are you comfortable reviewing drawings and specifications, performing scope analysis, identifying estimating deficiencies, and developing assumptions and clarifications?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Commercial construction estimating: 10 years (Required)
• Preconstruction on projects in excess of $20M: 10 years (Required)
• preconstruction and/or estimating: 8 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person