Preconstruction Manager - Federal

Preconstruction Manager - Federal

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In this role you will be responsible for all preconstruction activities on Federal projects in the following areas: developing preliminary budgets, value engineering, preconstruction schedules, procurement plans, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take-off and estimating, definition of bid package scopes, the subcontractor/supplier bidding process, evaluation of bids, presentation of detailed estimates, evaluation of alternatives and comparative studies.

• Participates in interviews and interview preparation while in project pursuit
• Assists the Project Director and Marketing Department in the preparation of responses to RFPs and RFQs

• Ability to develop conceptual estimates at an early design stage
• Prepares qualifications and assumptions that align with the contractual requirements of the project
• Assists the Project Director on pursuits during the preconstruction period
• Participates in design and coordination meetings, assisting the Project Director with the maintenance of action and scope tracking logs
• Responsible for the cost tracking log between design deliverables and during cost value analysis exercises
• Reviews the project construction schedule and participates in construction methods development
• Adheres to contractual requirements and strategically meets overall goals by understanding preconstruction and construction contracts
• Leads the Preconstruction Team and pricing
• Develops and coordinates estimates and best‑value cost analysis studies
• Evaluates subcontractor pricing
• Reviews project documents and provides evaluations of the risk elements
• Assists the Project Director with the development of the Risk Register
• Leads subcontractor bidding strategy, solicitation, and bid packages
• Reviews project documents for cost effectiveness, methods of construction, and value alternatives
• Reviews and analyzes complex bills of materials, assessing labor productivity and labor costs, researching vendors, and understanding manufacturing and construction costs
• Performs productivity analysis of cost estimates and prepares contingency, escalation, and reconciliations for estimates
• Represents Haskell to subcontractors through management of the estimating process, including solicitation of bids and constructability input
• Coordinates bid efforts, processes RFIs, and interfaces between bidding community
• Prepares and submits contract documents for legal and risk reviews
• Prepares qualifications and assumptions for lump‑sum deliverable projects
• Leads internal Haskell estimate review and bid process team meetings
• Responsible for final assembly of estimate for presentation to the owner
• Develops the project budget in close collaboration with the operations management team
• Participates in constructability reviews, quality control reviews, and project construction schedule reviews
• Aids field operations with change order pricing as needed
• Ensures smooth bid turnover from the bid team to the construction project team
• Assists in the development and training of other preconstruction staff
• Represents Haskell with subcontractors through management of the preconstruction process
• Assists the project team with subcontract negotiations and buy‑out

• Participates in the management of historical cost elements for projects
• Assists with the management and updating of the Estimating Cost Database and systems

• Bachelor of Science Degree in an accredited construction‑related curriculum such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent plus 5 years of experience; or 8 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.

• Experience with RFP‑based Design‑Build and Design‑Bid‑Build vertical construction projects administered by USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC or similar
• Understanding of UFGS (Unified Facilities Guide Specifications) and UFC (Unified Facilities Criteria)
• Knowledge of Davis‑Bacon Act, Buy American, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions
• 5 years minimum experience with…