| Location | Lansing, MI |
PRECONSTRUCTION ASSITANT PROJECT MANAGER
Position Summary
WIELAND's Pre-Construction Assistant Project Manager supports the Pre-Construction Team by assisting with budgeting, takeoffs, document reviews, and design coordination during the early planning phases of construction projects. They will be involved in the collaboration of logistics planning, project scheduling, and overall communications during the preconstruction phase. They will work directly with the other Pre-Construction Department Team Members and Operations staff as necessary.
Job Functions
Review construction documents to create accurate scopes of work, bidding forms and complete bid packages for subcontractor submission during bidding or budgeting phases.
Execute and complete thorough take-offs of progress construction drawings for budgeting and bidding purposes.
Set up and maintain accurate budget workbooks ensuring mathematical calculations are accurate to track costs, as well as work breakdown structure (WBS) cost tracking metrics.
Create bid packages, distribute bid documents, clarify bid related questions as needed with contractors in an efficient manner.
Communicate regularly with Pre-Construction and Operations team members during pre-construction phase to ensure smooth transition into construction phase.
Assist in creating initial budgets and perform updates as design phase progresses to keep projects on track in relation to project's financial goals.
Participate in the bidding/buyout of projects to assist in determining the trade partner strategy for the project.
Maintain a well-organized file structure to allow easy access of project documents.
Communicate well with co-workers and trade partners, creating strong working relationships.
Bid projects independently and alongside a team when applicable.
Support timely and relevant Requests For Information (RFI) and substitution requests from the bid recipients prior to bid date.
Prepare and distribute addendums/construction document changes in a timely fashion to bidders throughout the pre-construction phase.
Identify potential risks and possible value engineering opportunities.
Manage an orderly plan room on SBN or Procore to ease the trade contractor's ability to retrieve and access documents.
Ability to coordinate numerous activities at once and reprioritize throughout the workday.
Ability to receive methods for improvement or constructive criticism.
Respects differences and similarities; listens and takes the time to understand viewpoints of others.
Maintains and displays company values and culture.
CUI Handling: responsible for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information per NIST SP 800-171 and company policy, including proper access controls, encryption, secure storage/transfer, logging incident reporting and audit readiness.
Key Performance Indicators (bolded)
Qualifications
0-3 years of construction estimating experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of building materials, the construction marketplace, and associated costs.
Problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to travel as needed.
Proficiency in technology-based programs.
Additional Job Information
Wieland offers an excellent total compensation package to include competitive health benefits, with both a Standard Plan and HDHP with an HSA. A 401K plan contributing a match of 25%. Also providing cutting edge technology to improve the efficiency and safety of our employees and construction sites.
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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.