Preconstruction Manager

Overview

GCS-SIGAL seeks out challenging, rewarding projects, and creative problem solvers to help us build them. We specialize in general contracting, pre-construction, design-build, and sustainable construction. We take on a variety of projects including base building, renovation, historic modernization, and tenant interior construction.

The Preconstruction Manager (PCM) at GCS-SIGAL utilizes their well-rounded construction experience to scope, estimate, and bid construction projects; lead the bidding for both conceptual and hard-bid estimates, including creation or review of conceptual drawings, budgets, preliminary schedules, value engineering, and constructability reviews for a variety of project types.

• Lead pursuits through the preconstruction process, from contract, to turnover, to operations
• Coordinate RFP responses and pursuits with Estimating, Marketing, and Operations teams
• Bring new pursuits to GCS-SIGAL
• Provide value engineering suggestions and guidance to project teams
• Collaborate with in-house and out-of-house subject matter experts
• Prepare/Review detailed scope sheets for trade contractor bidding
• Perform quantity take-offs and scope sheets for a variety of building components and systems
• Review and analyze trade contractor proposals for price, scope, and fit for the project
• Collaborate with estimating team to ensure complete and accurate budget development
• Develop and/or QC project schedules during the preconstruction phase
• Oversee preparation of owner deliverables (e.g. GMP summaries, Qualifications, Allowances)
• Identify key decisions needed from project stakeholders to maintain project schedules
• Understand and lead the permitting process
• Communicate clearly and affectively to clients, architects, owners, and subcontractors
• Prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications, and RFPs
• Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets for multiple upcoming projects
• Analytically review project documents to develop well-written RFIs and identify potential scope gaps and design omissions
• Develop subcontractor relationships by attending industry networking events and visiting individual subcontractor offices to develop and maintain relationships
• Assist operations with change orders and proposal development
• Evaluate bid specifications and drawings
• Attend pre-bid meetings and/or site visits
• Participate in the interview process as required by some projects for award
• Maintain qualified subcontractor bidders list
• Minimize job costs by communicating scopes of work with subcontractors and vendors
• Identify potential project risks
• Work closely with the marketing department to prepare RFP responses
• Develop and manage new and existing clients by providing them with value through preconstruction efforts

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience
• 5+ years of experience in estimating or preconstruction commercial construction projects
• Deep understanding of Budget/Estimate organization and the project life cycle in the commercial construction market
• Familiarity with the DC metro AEC market
• Experience with K-12, multifamily, and Design-Build projects

• Able to present pricing information to clients
• Able to quickly assemble Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) budgets for clients
• Desire to build strong relationships with local trade partners and design consultants
• Able to use quantity take-off software
• Able to organize and lead productive meetings with stakeholders, design teams, and subcontractors to move projects forward
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to proactively identify and solve challenges
• Highly organized with an ability to oversee multiple projects and ensure deadlines are met
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Leverages leadership skills to set strategies and drive projects to completion
• Proven ability to multi-task in a high volume, time sensitive, and deadline driven environment
• Knowledgeable of principles of architecture, engineering, and construction
• Strong technical, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to read specifications, plan designs, and details
• Knowledge of the RFP and bidding processes
• Math and analytical skills regarding cost and pricing
• Working knowledge of Procore, construction project management software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office particularly Microsoft Excel
• Experience interfacing with clients, architects, owners, and subcontractors

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to access and navigate active construction sites (PPE provided)

GCS-SIGAL offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and 401k plan.

GCS-SIGAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual…