Pre-Construction Project Manager

Qualifications:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience successfully estimating (conceptual and hard bid) construction projects for a general contractor
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Design-build experience on relevant project types
• Experience in value-engineering
• Valid State-issued drivers license and vehicle insurance which meetS company's liability coverage requirements and satisfactory driving record
• OSHA 10-hour Certification
• First Aid/CPR Certification

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for assisting management in the general business operations of the company by the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the preconstruction phase of projects
2. In addition, the Preconstruction Manager will assist with business development
3. The overall goal of the Preconstruction Manager is to provide a thorough, accurate, and competitive estimate that will result in the award of a profitable project
4. The Preconstruction Manager will be primarily involved with performing the following duties and responsibilities
5. Use discretion and independent judgment and professional skills to perform daily duties and to resolve issues in order to minimize risk to the company
6. Provide thorough, accurate and competitive cost estimates through all phases of design, from concept to construction and permit documents
7. Identify value-engineered alternatives relating to construction methods, materials, schedule, and design
8. Determine proposal specifications and the scope of work by reviewing drawings, attending and/or managing bid and preconstruction meetings, etc
9. Analyze and document cost analysis from historical projects, purchase orders, contracts, and cost reports for future use in incorporating into estimates
10. Provide design assistance and cost data regarding project feasibility to the client, design professionals, and project team
11. Prepare bid package and provide leadership and coordination on bid solicitation and RFPs
12. Develop scopes of work for sub-trades prior to and during bid solicitation
13. Perform takeoffs of multiple trades to minimize Alston Constructions cost risks
14. Analyze proposals from subcontractors for cost, scope and completeness to determine award of work
15. Identify and qualify new subcontractors to ensure an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractors are available and to expand bid solicitation coverage
16. Negotiate price with clients and with qualified subcontractors
17. Prepare preliminary project schedules during the preconstruction phase and assist the Superintendent with the contracted schedule prior to construction
18. Organize and lead the transition of the project cost estimate to the Project Manager
19. Assist the Project Manager with pricing and negotiating owner and subcontractor change orders
20. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with prospective and current clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
21. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Companys services to assist in identifying applicable potential new clients and projects
22. Identify new work opportunities and advise VP/GM of potential projects with existing and new clients and lead or participate in the pursuit of project leads
23. Conduct or participate in presentations to clients
24. Maintain a detailed pipeline of clients and projects in Prophet, including status of opportunities and analysis/reasons for wins/losses
25. Provide assistance and evaluations to Risk Management and the VP/GM regarding potential contract, cost, construction feasibility, and insurance risks
26. Review subcontracts, prior to issuance to the subcontractor, for compliance with the documents and estimate
27. Manage design team through the development of permit documents