Job Description:As the Preconstruction Manager for the National Group, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of large-scale construction projects during the preconstruction phase to ensure successful project initiation; assist in the planning, implementation, and delivery of new business initiatives and preconstruction services relative to a particular client, group of clients, geographical area, or type of project; assist in the planning and monitoring of the strategic direction for projects; and target, develop, and maintain customer and design team relationships.
Preconstruction: - Deliver preconstruction services in a professional manner with a keen sense of urgency to customer requests. Develop a "trusted advisor" relationship with Owner, GC, Design Team, and project influencers.
- Actively track/manage project scope and budget trend. Manage transition between estimating and project management. Establish accurate baseline budget for the project.
- Implement preconstruction strategies that differentiate Harris and lead to increase opportunities. Work to expand preconstruction process and best practices across Harris projects.
- In collaboration with project execution team identify and document the construction plan. Include prefabrication solutions, fabrication strategies, schedule, sequencing, logistic, work packages, productivity tracking, etc.
- Direct and drive prefabrication design efforts throughout preconstruction while ensuring constructability.
- Drive the advancement of tools and IT solutions for the wider construction effort.
- Work with project management team to develop budgeting & report-out tools for communications with clients to demonstrate benefits of delivery method.
- Work with other teams across Harris to optimize tasks such as cost and schedule trending, managing logs and reports for technical issues, material and equipment procurement, etc.
- Create and utilize tools and dashboards, automating preconstruction reporting activities.
- Manage, prepare, and give presentations/deliver reports on preconstruction activities, task progress, and construction team briefings.
Business Development: - Support business development proposals and pursuits.
- Develop conceptual estimates, submit proposals. Manage financial aspects of proposals and contracts to protect company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with client.
- Monitor construction activities and meet with client to ensure project objectives are being met. Provide feedback to Company construction team and assist in developing corrective action plans to mitigate issues.
- Develop plan(s) and actively manage customer accounts. Proactively track/manage project sales opportunities. Develop and implement project specific sales strategies to maximize Harris' probability of success.
Organization Support:- Foster the desired Harris culture.
- Emphasize a strong safety culture and an environment of collaboration, teamwork & transparency at all times.
- Represent Company in marketing/networking events, project meetings, planning sessions, design meetings, etc.
- Foster a culture of planning, early engagement, collaboration, and accountability through preconstruction within Harris.
- Facilitate operational consistency through project setup and planning.
Other Tasks and Duties: - Other tasks and duties may be necessary due to project specific conditions, and as directed.
What we're looking for in you- Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
- 8+ years industry knowledge of mechanical and plumbing.
- 6+ years knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
- 8+ years proficient understanding of engineering and technology including principles. techniques, procedures, and equipment.
- 6+ previous success in delivering pre-construction services.
- 5+ customer service experience.
- Advanced knowledge of plumbing, piping, or sheet metal systems.
- Advanced knowledge of estimating.
- Advanced knowledge of construction project management.
- Open to 25%-50% Travel
Harris Benefits + Compensation• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan
Visit our Careers Page for additional benefit details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance
Pay Range: $97,733.37 - $146,600.05
The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
