Preconstruction Manager - Mission Critical

Overview

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

Your responsibilities will include:

* Active Participation in Pursuits

* Participates in interviews and interview preparation while in project pursuit

* Assists the Project Director and Marketing Department in preparation of responses to RFP's and RFQ's

* Management of Preconstruction Process

* 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 the 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

* Responsible for leading the Preconstruction Team and pricing

* Responsible for the development and coordination of estimates and best value cost analysis studies

* Responsible for evaluation of subcontractor pricing

* Reviews the project documents and provides evaluations of the risk elements

* Assists the Project Director with the development of the Risk Register

* Assists with or may lead the subcontractor bidding strategy, solicitation, and bid packages

* Reviews project documents for cost-effectiveness, methods of construction, and value alternatives

* Responsible for reviewing and analyzing 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, processing RFI's, and interfacing between bidding community

* Prepares and submits contract documents for legal and risk reviews

* Prepares qualifications and assumptions when needed 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, working closely with the operations management team

* Participates in constructability reviews

* Participates in quality control reviews

* Participates in project construction schedule reviews

* Aids field operations with change order pricing as needed

* Ensures a detailed and 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 project team with subcontract negotiations and buyout

* Data Management

* Participates in the management of historical cost elements for projects

* Assists with the management and updating of the Estimating Cost Database and systems

Education/

Experience:

* Bachelor of Science Degree in accredited construction-related curriculum, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent

* 7+ years of estimating experience

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

* Proven experience managing preconstruction for mission-critical projects with an emphasis on highly complex projects

* In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices required

* Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors, and/or…