Preconstruction Manager - Design-Build

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• You’ll review proposals, conceptual designs, detailed design documents (drawings and specifications), attend design development meetings and make site visits to best define the scope of work and cost impacts required of the process.
• You’ll be a key contributor and mentor to a knowledgeable and supportive team as you prepare estimates by developing project work breakdown structures, calculating complete scope of work take-offs, assisting contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, applying construction means and methods, preparing schedules, calculating indirect field and owner’s costs.
• Design teams will also collaborate with you on the quality and amount of input necessary to develop the required level of design build construction estimates.
• You’ll tap into both your creative and analytical sides in this role as you develop reports and presentations as well as analyze historical data.
• Bring your attention to detail, extensive construction experience, and desire to grow, and we’ll help you pursue what drives you – so we can tackle challenging water and wastewater projects, together.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or similar, with significant experience.
• Extensive background with water and wastewater construction including field experience.
• Proficient skills in technology (communications, estimating, scheduling, database software). We typically use AutoCAD, Micro Station, Bluebeam, Timberline, Microsoft Excel, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, and SQL-based databases.
• Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, contingency and risk model development, escalation model development, knowledge of markup structures and estimate documentation.
• Proficient in quantitative risk analysis using software. We typically use Deltek Acumen for schedule and cost analyses.
• Experience using industry estimating software such as Timberline and HCSS Heavy Bid.
• Understanding of project scheduling; ability to use Primavera P6 and/or Smartsheet.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.
• Able to travel to meet project needs (variable, generally infrequent).

• Strong and effective written, oral and presentation skills.
• Experience in client-facing roles with difficult topics (scope, schedule, budget).
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building and conflict resolution.
• Ability to complete tasks independently.
• Physical and environmental capability: standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance, agility, climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, reaching, repetitive hand movements; ability to work in indoor/outdoor environments, with loud noise, machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals.

Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; the ability to purchase company stock at a discount; and an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.