Preconstruction Manager

Warfel Construction Company is currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager to work with our Preconstruction team based in Winchester, VA. As a Preconstruction Manager, duties will include working closely with clients, design consultants, and other project stakeholders to ensure that program, design and preconstruction milestones are completed as part of the selected project delivery method.

Requirements

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Collaborate with various departments including Business Development, Estimating, and Operations on project approach and required deliverables during the preconstruction phase
• Develop and maintain client and consultant relationships
• Coordinate client requests with project team
• Assemble preconstruction deliverables
• Coordinate and lead the Value Management process
• Develop preconstruction schedules, master project schedules, project phasing, and site logistic plans
• Participate in and lead the estimating process through Preconstruction and Hard Bid projects
• Coordinate and obtain necessary project permits as required
• Coordinate and lead the constructability review process
• Review contracts with clients and participate in contract negotiations
• Participate in transition of project to construction phase
• Collaborate with Operations on procurement strategies and planning
• Participate in proposal preparation and presentations
• Provide competitive and accurate estimates
• Prepare schematic estimates
• Provide guidance and leadership to assigned project team
• Gather/track historical cost data
• Develop and maintain trade partner relationships
• Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management with a strong emphasis on management
• Minimum of 5 years of preconstruction management or estimating experience
• Knowledge of building systems and the construction process
• Proven ability to work efficiently as a leader of a team
• Must be proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office. Experience with Destini software is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position majority of the time.
• May need to occasionally move around the inside of the office to access file cabinets, manage copiers and other business materials, etc.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as iPhone & iPad, copy machine, or printer.

• Occasional need to lift or move up to 20 lbs within an office/field environment. 

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Parental Leave
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Warfel is an equal opportunity employer. Warfel Construction Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process. Employment with Warfel Construction Company is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice.